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In our modern throwaway society, it is heartening to know that the timeless skills of traditional furniture making are still upheld by local craftsmen.

Robur Furniture, a West Sussex based company which specializes in making authentic furniture to a customer's individual specifications, has carved out a reputation based on traditional methods and skills which have been handed down from generation to generation.

 
Each item of furniture is made in Robur's own workshops by craftsmen who acknowledge the responsibility of creating heirlooms.

This longevity is achieved through a combination of carpentry skills and the use of solid woods such as English oak, Brazilian mahogany, walnut and fruitwoods.

The process starts with the use of heavy machines to cut and generally prepare the wood.  But modern technology then takes a back seat as the hand-made process begins.  All the dove tail joints are cut by hand, each leg is individually turned, and then the different components are assembled ready for the creator's final inspection.  And it is not only the visible faces of the furniture that receives such attention.  All drawers have solid liners and the backs of cabinets are made from solid woods such as oak and beech.
Then follows the traditional methods of polishing, a process which begins with the use of water-based stain to add to the character of the wood and highlights the natural aging.  The stain is then sealed and the finish built up by applying layers of wax to create a depth of colour and patina.  This process can take up to five days to complete, depending on the size of the item of furniture... but there is nothing to be gained from rushing to complete something which will last for generations.

The specialized nature of Robur's work means that there is a limited range of furniture in stock, most items being custom-made to a customer's individual requirements.  However, advise and assistance is available all the time and is freely dispensed to anyone interested in owning furniture which is destined to become a much-cherished antique piece of furniture.