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 jlc
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I am looking to buy some decent solid oak furniture. Just wanting some wardrobes, chest of drawers etc in a plain/basic non-nonsense design. Ideally from a decent company/manufacturer who has been round a few years so that I can add to the collection at a later date if needs be. Obviously want the furniture to last a long time to make the investment worthwhile.

Any help would be much appreciated.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:05 am
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Are you completely incapable of doing your own shopping?


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:11 am
 jlc
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Just after a few recommendations thats all. Thought it was worth asking.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:13 am
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I am considering buying some stuff from the Rustic range at

http://www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk/

Went to one of their showrooms and the furniture seemed to be of good quality.

Need to see how much money is left after replacing windows and decorating before I can buy though.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:14 am
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Do you need a dining table and chairs? I've got a large French oak dining table (2.16m long * 0.85cm wide) and 6 chairs i'm looking to sell.
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It's in Derbyshire by the way.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:15 am
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I can highly recommend these guys - I have bought several solid oak (and other solid wood) pieces from them over the years - I bought most of mine when they were trading on Ebay as Container Clearance Company but they are the same set-up (or so I believe). I bought a sideboard from them last year as this new company.

http://www.oakfurnitureland.co.uk

Things can take a while to be delivered but they always keep you well informed and have good customer service - when one piece was faulty (doors sticking badly) they had someone come out and repair it for me on site.

Items such as these (children not included).
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Posted : 27/04/2011 10:25 am
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finbar - how much?


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:32 am
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Are you completely incapable of doing your own shopping?

Oh the ironing boards!


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:36 am
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I like your Child Box mastiles. Does it come with a locking lid? 🙂


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:37 am
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How can they tout those images using child labour...despicable!


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:42 am
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I like your Child Box mastiles. Does it come with a locking lid?

Very tempted at times to fit one. And sound-proof it too.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 10:55 am
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I've designed and sold fitted bedrooms for Hammonds and Betta Bedrooms for several years and I still can't understand why their prices are so high! Maybe it's because seemingly normal people are prepared to pay on average £3000 for some MDF or chipboard covered in vinyl. There's nothing inherently wrong with them, and I know all of my hundreds of customers were and are satisfied but I wouldn't have them myself. Solid wood is the only right way.

Even some expensive oak veneers are reconstituted from wood pulp.

But I can't help the OP - I've no idea where you can get good solid furniture from. I'd start with a local quality timber merchant and see if there's an old bloke they know who can make some for you.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 11:03 am
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OP - all the stuff in my pics is solid wood, no veneers. I also bought a bedroom set in solid oak (shaker style) but have no pics and can't remember where I got it from (some shop near Buxton IIRC).


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 11:12 am
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finbar - how much?

My mum bought the table and chairs from Hepworths in Nottingham about 15 years ago. The table cost £1.9k and the chairs were about £350 each (!). I'd like to recoup a grand-ish for the lot. Mail in profile if you are interested.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 11:28 am
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Finbar - You are not going to like this but I actually bought a table and 6 chairs which aside from the embellishment on the back of the chairs being slightly different are pretty much identical. Got them for £35 on ebay, bargain of a lifetime.

When I wanted to buy proper oak bedroom furniture, I found that antique warehouse style places have loads of good things hidden away. Do a tour of your local area and I am sure you will find something.


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 11:34 am
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Unfortunately finbar, if you do your ebay research you going to be hugely disappointed. Your set is kinda what we fancy (though maybe something foldable for us) but are holding out for that elusive ebay bargain & that no were near a grand not even £500


 
Posted : 27/04/2011 11:52 am
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Brutal. That's some depreciation. Thanks for the advice anyway.


 
Posted : 01/05/2011 9:09 pm
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http://www.pinesolutions.co.uk/oak-furniture/

I know they are called pine solutions but they do plenty of oak stuff. We've had chest of drawers from them before & more recently a hefty dining table & 6 chairs.

They are good quality items, solid & customer service has always been good.


 
Posted : 02/05/2011 8:33 am
 emsz
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Molly being ironic.

Aren't you? 😆


 
Posted : 02/05/2011 8:36 am

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