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The Wood in Woodstock
Th e Real Wo o d
Furni tu re C o m p a ny
The story started in 1990 when, after many
years dealing in antique English country chairs
and furniture, Chris Baylis set up The Real
Wood Furniture Company. The aim was to make
traditionally styled country chairs, retaining
the aesthetic of their antique counterparts, but
offering greater comfort and practicality for
the shape, size and demands of use of modern
day man and woman. 25 years on, chairs are
still a major part of the company’s offer, but in
between times Chris has designed a whole range
of ‘country styled’ furniture and chairs, including
contemporary designs and natural ‘light’ finishes,
all on display in its Woodstock showrooms. Here
you can see room sets, beautifully laid out, with
furniture for the dining room and kitchen, hall
and lounge, bedroom and study. All pieces can
be made to order, to customers’ specification or
can be chosen ‘from the floor’.
A team of eight skilled craftsmen work with
sustainable English hardwoods, specialising in
the use of characterful and heavily figured oak
and burr oak, as well as ash, elm and cherry.
The beauty of commissioning a piece is that
clients can really get involved in defining the
specification of their furniture, helping to
create unique and beautiful pieces that will give
lasting pleasure. Chris and his team are experts
in proportion, style and finish and will guide
and advise, with home visits and more general
‘interiors’ advice available as well.
Start with a visit to the beautiful Woodstock
showrooms, housed in three adjoining period,
listed buildings, to see the core collection.
Browse with no pressure, touch the hand planed
surfaces and enjoy the beauty of the carefully
selected timbers. Seek inspiration and enjoy…
if you need help, it’s at hand! There’s also a
The Real Wood Furniture Company, London House,
‘Sculpture Garden’ in the walled courtyard
Oxford St, Woodstock OX20 1TS
behind the building, where you can find quirky
and interesting pieces for your garden.
t: 01993 813887 e: [email protected] w: www rwfco.com
Mon - Sat 10.30 – 5.30 / Sun : 11.00 – 5.00