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Offerings
Commission David to turn your creative vision into reality, or select from the gallery of custom-made pieces tailored to your specifications. Whether you're looking for unique freestanding furniture, fitted joinery, or the restoration of a beloved item, he is committed to providing exceptional work.
Freestanding Furniture
Seating, storage, beds, cabinets, tables...
Real hardwood furniture with an aesthetic inspired by various modern eras such as shaker and mid century. Pieces which showcase the timber's unique characteristics with exposed joinery, subtle intricacies and warm, natural finishes.
Fitted Joinery
Kitchens, storage, shelving, cabinetry, wardrobes, media units...
Creative solutions using only premium timber, materials and hardware. Designed for optimal functionality and to integrate with the surrounding context using complimenting palettes of tones and textures.
Restoration
Repairs, renovations, re-juvinations...
Bring your tired furniture back to life. New seating for worn out chairs
such as danish cord, rattan cane, rush or upholstery. Re-finishing of tables and surfaces. Broken parts and hardware fixed or replaced.
About
David Alexander MacGruer is a furniture maker from Scotland specialising in bespoke 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 at sea, 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.