An eye for quality
Most of our clients come from Kent, Sussex and London, though the furniture has travelled much further. Some discover us for a single commission; others return again and again as their homes evolve. What they share is an eye for quality and a respect for the time it takes to get things right.
From forest to workshop
Seventh is a small independent furniture workshop in Kent, where every design is developed, tested and made under one roof. Each piece is built in limited numbers and individually numbered – a record of its maker and place of origin.
Punctuality matters to us
Punctuality matters to us. So does tidiness, and open communication. But mostly, it’s about making something we’re proud to sign our name to. If you find yourself in Kent, come by the workshop and see what we’re working on.
How it all took root
It all started in 1997, when I began working in forestry. I learned how to plant and care for trees, and later how to cut them properly – with respect for what they give back. That’s where I mastered the skill of patience, and how much difference a good piece of timber can make.
I also grew up next to a cooper who made barrels for a living. I used to help him now and then, and I remember the steady rhythm of his work – unhurried, exact. He said whatever you make should carry some care and compassion, because it shows in the finished piece.
When I’m in the workshop, it’s the same feeling – everything around me fades. It’s just me and the material, trusting instinct more than measurement until the piece feels finished. That’s really how Seventh began.