05/08/2026
Our tutor Oli has just completed this pair of bespoke bedside tables for a very long-standing client of Williams & Cleal.
Working alongside an interior designer, the design and colour palette were developed to complement a Paul Smith rug chosen by the client.
The carcasses are laminated using Aero Ply and veneered with four different coloured Tabu veneers.
One of the biggest challenges for Oli was achieving the exceptionally tight radius curves throughout the piece.
Once the project was complete, Oli gave a presentation to our students, talking them through the commission.
He shared the making process, the challenges and the decisions made throughout, giving students the opportunity to ask questions and gain an insight into how professional commissions are approached.
