Let’s challenge a few myths
‘They don’t make it like they used to’
Well they do and better! In fact since the
1970’s British Craft Furniture Revival there has
been a revolution in craftsmanship and design.
See Jeremy Broun’s Furniture Today lectures
and DVDs.
‘Solid wood is superior to veneer’
Throughout history and surviving to this
present day are many examples of superbly
crafted veneered furniture. The use of veneer
allows exotic and rare timbers to be used and
the base material (chipboard or MDF) allows
for greater dimensional stability, for instance in
large table tops. The important thing is to have
solid wood edges (called lippings) that take
dents without the veneer exposing the core.
The importance
of finish
A wood finish both
protects and visually
enhances the piece and
should be appropriate to
the timber and the use of
the piece. Some woods
take an oil well. Jeremy
Broun tends to avoid
using waxes which
although adding a
romantic smell to the
piece, can attract dirt in
open grained timbers
(such as ash) and make
future repairs difficult.
Plywood is a
good quality
stable material
Look for
tight joints
solid wood
lippings
protect
veneered
work
slightly rounded edges are easier to handle and avoid dents better than sharp edges.
solid wood
is better
for wear
What to look for in a
quality piece of furniture
ADDRESS
Bath, UK
CONTACT
e: jb@woodomain.com
t: 01225 332738
Copyright Jeremy Broun 1973-2015
sculpture and cabinetry
THE STARWARS COMPUTER DESK 1997 Made from Kevasinga veneer with ebonised maple lippings this laptop computer desk combines aircraft construction with cabinetry
a trademark heirloom
design
THE HIGH BACKED ROCKING CHAIR 1973 Made from solid ash or cherry with sailing cord woven upholstery this chai has found homes all around the world and is commissioned individually today.
TEMPLATE
about
Jeremy Broun After a short woodwork teaching career culminating at Millfield School, Jeremy Broun set up his own workshop in Bath in 1973 creating his own unique style of furniture. He has exbited at major British shows and in the USA and Finland and he has won numerous awards.
teach
Jeremy Broun is a seasoned lecturer
having taught at Bristol Polytechnic,
Goldsmiths College, Rycotewood
College, The furniture College in
Ireland
and at the SouthWest Finland Institute
of Art, Craft & Design.
He has taught intensive private courses
and shares his vast knowledge
in his published books, DVDs, e-books and
on a flourishing YouTube channel
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