Designer and maker of wooden furniture.

Tom du Pré in his workshop, with some of his woodworking tools

My work is inspired by modernist architecture, mid-century modern interiors, crisp Scandi style, and the natural materials I work with. The aim is to produce functional and stylish pieces that compliment your home in a unique way. My pieces are handmade, and made to last, using traditional joinery techniques proven by centuries of woodworkers. Most items are made to order, so the design, dimensions and materials can be adapted to your wishes.

My workshop is in Turku, Finland. Deliveries in the area are easily arranged. For orders from further afield, packaging and shipping can be arranged at your expense. For larger items, this may include building a crate.

I mainly use hand tools (for example saws, chisels, and planes). There is immense satisfaction to be had in cutting a perfectly fitting joint by hand, or planing a surface mirror smooth. This can’t be matched by pushing wood through a machine. Furthermore, hand tools are quieter, cleaner, smaller, and safer than power tools. Hand tools tend to stop when they hit bone. Of course there is a place for some power tools. For some repetitive jobs, power tools are used for efficiency and consistency. With this approach, you can be sure that your piece is unique and every surface, including those that will never be seen, have been carefully refined by a human being who cares.

Please get in touch if you see anything you like in the store, or you would like to discuss a commission.

I also provide guitar maintenance services, including set ups, and a full fret levelling service.

You can also see other examples of my other work. These are not for sale, but may serve as inspiration for your own commission.

The products

A selection of items from the workshop. Because everything is made to order, there is almost limitless flexibility to your wishes. Please get in touch if you see anything you like, or you would like to discuss a commission.

Stool No.3
€275.00
Stool No.2
€275.00
Plant stand
€50.00
Garden chairs
€400.00
Towel rail
€175.00
Stool No.1
€275.00

Guitar services

Does your guitar play as well as it could? Many guitars would benefit from a good set up, and some need a fret levelling, crowning and polish in order to reach their full potential. I also do repairs and upgrades.

Other work

See a selection of other things that came out of my workshop. These are not for sale, but might inspire your own commission.

Get in Touch

Please get in touch if you see anything you like, or you would like to discuss a commission. 

 
Stanley No.4 plane on a bed of shavings.