Business Details
Bespoke Handmade Traditional Furniture & Gun Cabinets in Banham
Simon Reynolds Cabinet Maker is a specialist cabinet making business with over four decades of experience in crafting bespoke handmade furniture of exceptional quality. Founded by Simon Reynolds, a master craftsman who trained under renowned cabinet makers and holds a Licentiateship from the City and Guilds, the workshop combines traditional techniques with modern innovation. Every piece is meticulously handcrafted using premium solid timbers such as oak, walnut, and mahogany, selected for their unique characteristics. The business collaborates with skilled artisans including woodturners, carvers, and blacksmiths to create heirloom-quality furniture that meets exacting standards. With a focus on both traditional English designs and contemporary adaptations, the workshop serves private clients and interior design professionals.The process begins with detailed consultations to understand client needs, followed by hand-polished finishes that enhance the natural beauty of the materials. Services extend to specialized items like gun cabinets, model railway control panels, and wall panelling, all reflecting a commitment to craftsmanship. The workshop welcomes commissions for custom pieces, ensuring each creation aligns perfectly with the intended environment. Located in rural Norfolk, the business maintains strong ties to its heritage while embracing modern design challenges. This dedication to excellence has established Simon Reynolds Cabinet Maker as a trusted name in bespoke furniture making.
Services
Bespoke Gun Cabinets
Traditional Dining Tables
Wall Panelling
Model Railway Panels
Upholstered Chairs
Trophy Cabinets
Field Chests
Kitchen Islands
Cherry Furniture
Mahogany Dressers
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of specialist cabinet-making experience
- Our furniture uses hand-selected solid oak, walnut & mahogany
- Collaboration with master craftsmen ensures exceptional quality
- Hand-polished finishes enhance natural timber characteristics
- Custom designs tailored to individual interiors and requirements
Services
Bespoke Gun Cabinets
Handcrafted gun cabinets with integrated safes, made from solid oak, walnut, or mahogany. Designed for discreet wall installation with temperature-controlled environments. Combines security with traditional cabinet-making techniques to create functional yet decorative storage solutions.
Traditional Wall Panelling
Period-style wall panelling using reclaimed and new timber. Features mouldings and patterns from historical design books. Transforms interiors with affordable yet luxurious wooden features that enhance room aesthetics while maintaining traditional craftsmanship standards.
Model Railway Panels
Bespoke control panels for model railways with antique finishes. Incorporates hinged tops and removable backs for easy electrical access. Combines heritage design elements with modern technology to create functional display pieces for railway enthusiasts.
Upholstered Furniture
Traditional chairs and stools with mortise and tenon joints. Features beech timber seat rails for durability and custom upholstery options. Available in various fabrics or customer-supplied materials to match interior decor while maintaining structural integrity.
Restoration Work
Specialist restoration of early oak furniture and church fittings. Uses reclaimed and new timber to recreate historical pieces. Maintains original construction methods while ensuring structural soundness for modern use, preserving heritage craftsmanship techniques.
People
Simon Reynolds
Master Cabinet Maker
With over 40 years' experience, Simon trained at Arthur Brett & Son before studying furniture design. He taught at City College Norwich and now runs his own workshop creating bespoke pieces using traditional methods and collaborating with specialist craftsmen.
Questions
What types of bespoke furniture do you create?
We specialise in oak and fruitwood furniture including gun cabinets, dining tables, wall panelling, trophy cabinets, and model railway control panels using traditional techniques.
Can you match existing interior designs?
Yes, our craftsmen create pieces tailored to complement both traditional and contemporary interiors, with finishes that enhance natural timber characteristics.
Do you offer custom upholstery options?
Our chairs and stools feature traditional mortise and tenon joints, with upholstery in premium fabrics or customer-supplied materials to match decor schemes.
How are gun cabinets integrated with safes?
We design concealed gun cabinets with wall-fixed safes, available in oak, cherry, or walnut with discreet finishes that blend into room decor.
What materials do you use for furniture?
We work with solid timbers including English oak, pippy oak, walnut, mahogany, and cherry, all hand-selected for each commission's specific requirements.
Can you create vehicle-specific field chests?
Yes, we design custom field chests and boxes to fit specific vehicles for transporting guns, ammunition, and equipment with secure storage solutions.
