Ever since the 17th century, the United Kingdom has always been known to uphold quality in everything that they do. This has been passed on to the succeeding generations and we can see today that much of this has been the prime reason for being the top quality furniture products.

The furniture biz has been growing today and we see the birth of new furniture manufacturers originating from countries like China but if there is one thing that the British hold, it is the emphasis on quality rather than mass production.

This has been the trademark of British quality and for sure, upholding that tradition is a need. That is perhaps why an apprenticeship program to make sure quality does indeed continue to last.

“British furniture has a glorious legacy that dates back to the 17th century. Sadly, British manufacturing is petering out, which is why we are now running an apprentice training scheme to train woodworkers in traditional cabinet-making.” The problem is these skills come at a price that can’t compete with the likes of China — Benchmark’s Rose dressing table, above, by Kay & Stemmer, costs £3,950 — but British made these days is more about quality than quantity

(Source) Times Online

Retaining the British Quality Furniture

This bed has been famous for over 400 years on account of its size.It was used at various inns in the town of Ware in Hertfordshire and by 1836 it was already being shown as a historic relic. Originally the woodwork would have been brightly painted. The fantastical creatures and the male and female figures at the back suggest the potential for sexual pleasure. The panals of inlay showing imaginary buildings were inspired by black and white prints published in Antwerp, Belgium. Inlay of this type was the speciality of German-born woodworkers who had settled in the Southwark district of London.

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The Great Bed Of Ware