RICHARD COLES — Northern Nsw
Furniture maker and designer with 30+ years’ experience in fine woodworking and teaching.
Emphasising the use of beautiful sustainable Australian native timbers and veneers, Richard’s traditional furniture making techniques and craftsmanship guide his practice when designing custom pieces, restoring fine furniture and teaching woodworking classes. He also leverages his vast knowledge of wood for his specialist veneer and timber wholesale business, selling to national commercial retailers as well as individual craftspeople.
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Testimonials
“Richard designed a new dining table for us - we had specific requirements regarding size, and some indicative ideas about the look of the table. Richard was great at interpreting our requirements and providing a design solution that truly worked in the space, and his craftsmanship is exceptional.”
“It was a pleasure to be a student of Richard at his woodwork class over a couple of semesters. I really enjoyed the hands on, personal and practical approach from a master teacher and woodworker. I came away with several fully restored items of furniture and some skills that enabled me to continue to restore lovely old pieces. Richard also kindly accepted and delivered on a number of small commissions for timber working and the result was professional and high quality. I would recommend Richard as a teacher and his work to any potential client.”
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See Richard’s work
From unique personal & commercial commissions to complex restorations, see the results of decades of expertise and hard work.