Our framemakers specialise in nothing but chair and stool frames, so their experience and workmanship is second to none. Classic European beech is the framemakers' choice and is the most sought after hardwood used in furniture worldwide because of its enduring and aesthetic properties.  Legs can be turned in beech, oak or mahogany. Each footstool frame is made to order as a single piece, and as all legs are individually turned by the frame-makers, the frames and legs are proportionate in width and depth for a tailored look. The stool frames are not made of component parts, they are made as one. We do not simply screw in mass produced legs or use inferior quality materials. Our frames are guaranteed for 10 years.

Our legs are French polished, we apply several coats of shellac French polish to the legs after staining, which are sanded down between coats and finished by buffing the wax. This is far more labour intensive than factory sprayed lacquered legs, but we believe this produces superior results with the beautiful wood grain enhanced.

Our stuffing materials include jute, hessian, woollen felt, cotton linterfelt, fibre/hair pads, feather and black and white webbing. By using natural fibres and low environmental impact materials to upholster durable solid frames from renewable sources, The Bespoke Footstool Company creates pieces which will stand the test of time, while producing limited, and recyclable organic waste. As standard, the products we use are non-foam. Some constructions may require the use of modern materials, this can be confirmed with you in advance of any work being undertaken.

In order for furniture to pass the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Regulations 1988, a barrier cloth must be used under all non compliant fabric. Although fabrics can be "fire-retarded" and barrier cloths remove the need for fabrics to be chemically treated. We use a wool mix variety of barier cloth which has less environmental impact.

The footstool or ottoman is then finished with black cotton bottoming cloth which is beautifully secured with traditional fine tacks to the underside of all pieces.

Our commitment to fine British craftsmanship is reflected in the quality of construction and attention to detail.

I set up The Bespoke Footstool Company out of demand for bespoke footstools through my bespoke chair business. I began to receive a steady stream of commissions, and so it was an obvious decision for me to move exclusively to making these as this is where my passion lies! With the infinite number of designs possible - from creating an ottoman centrepiece to designing a multi-functional storage piece -  there is an endless stream of design creativity which I love. All of our footstools are created by hand by me with the support of British craftsmen in the frame construction.