Period Living

Through The gener ations

Discover Batheaston, a small family business in the Yorkshire Dales that has spent 60 years perfecting the art of handcrafti­ng bespoke furniture

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Batheaston has become a name to trust and a sure sign that a piece of furniture has been made to last, with no compromise and an unpreceden­ted attention to detail. Starting at the beginning of the process, the Gill family carefully select their oak and ash trees from sustainabl­e woodlands, making sure they are the highest quality. Then, using traditiona­l methods and techniques handed down through the generation­s, they begin to mould the wood into treasured heirlooms of the future.

Batheaston specialise­s in oak tables and cabinets that can be made to measure to suit all tastes and fit specific spaces, catered to your individual needs. In addition to fixed tops, extendable tables are a handy space-saving option for occasional entertaini­ng.

The backbone of the family business is the distinctiv­e Windsor chair and its many different styles – a timeless classic that brings an elegance all of its own and is essentiall­y the finishing touch to any room, whether positioned around the table or at the fireside.

As well as producing the definitive pieces for which the Gill family are renowned, Batheaston is also constantly working on new designs and ideas. Recent additions to the range include the sought-after Washburn river table and Yeoman’s armchair.

A large selection of wood finishes are available to choose from and samples can be sent to you. New furniture can also be colour matched to existing items you may already have.

Visit batheaston.co.uk to find the right piece of furniture for you, or call 01943 880622 to speak to Miles, Julie or Sam – the furniture makers themselves. You can also see ‘Batheaston Bespoke Furniture’ being made on Instagram and Facebook.

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 ??  ?? Left: These beautiful stickback Windsor chairs in a Golden Oak finish cost £394 for the side chair and £523 for the armchairFa­r left: The Washburn river table, with a glass centre, is available in any size, as a coffee table (shown), an occasional table or even a large dining table. From £2,400
Left: These beautiful stickback Windsor chairs in a Golden Oak finish cost £394 for the side chair and £523 for the armchairFa­r left: The Washburn river table, with a glass centre, is available in any size, as a coffee table (shown), an occasional table or even a large dining table. From £2,400
 ??  ?? From top:Miles applies Batheaston’s signature Rye finish to a Yeoman’s chair; Sam cuts out a Windsor chair fret; Julie gives a dining set its final polish; youngest team member Bowyn helps to mark out seats
From top:Miles applies Batheaston’s signature Rye finish to a Yeoman’s chair; Sam cuts out a Windsor chair fret; Julie gives a dining set its final polish; youngest team member Bowyn helps to mark out seats
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