Honest Craftsmanship
From freestanding furniture and fitted cabinetry to the sensitive restoration of existing items, every project is approached with the same commitment to material and craft.
All work is made to order from sustainably sourced hardwoods and materials, thoughtfully composed and built using durable, traditional joinery.
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About
David Alexander MacGruer is a furniture maker from Scotland specialising in handmade hardwood furniture, with a vision for timeless design.
David originally studied at the Edinburgh College of Art before embarking on a career in the yachting industry. After a decade travelling the world, he longed for terra firma and enrolled at the Inside Passage School for Fine Cabinetmaking in Canada. In 2018, he returned to Scotland to hone his skills and set up a workshop.
It was at the school where he embraced a philosophy deeply rooted in the teachings of master craftsman James Krenov. It taught a sensitive approach to woodworking, prioritising the connection between wood, tools and the intricate details of each piece. This philosophy has become the cornerstone of his professional life, and he is dedicated to the art of fine craftsmanship.
"Sweet wood, sharp tools and good light."