We visit your home or work from sketches to agree size, timber, detailing and finish — measuring alcoves, sofa gaps and circulation to get proportions spot on.
Our Services
Small Tables & Side Tables
Handcrafted small and side tables made to measure in our Gloucestershire farm workshop — practical proportions, solid joinery and durable natural finishes that sit comfortably with bespoke furniture ranges.
About This Service
Small Tables & Side Tables
Wilkins Wood Workers makes handcrafted small tables and side tables tailored to your interior scheme. With 10 years' experience and NVQ-qualified joiners, we cut, assemble and finish every piece in our Gloucestershire workshop. Choose solid oak, ash, walnut or reclaimed timbers with traditional joints and on-site oiling. We offer delivery, careful siting and follow-up aftercare so your table stays looking right for years.
Our Process
How It Works
01
Design & Measure
02
Workshop Craft
In our farm workshop we use seasoned hardwoods, traditional mortise-and-tenon and breadboard techniques, then dry-assemble before finishing to check fit and movement.
03
Delivery, Finish & Aftercare
We deliver and position the table, apply final oiling if needed and schedule an aftercare visit — re-oiling or adjustment included to keep joinery performing.
Benefits
Why Choose us for Small Tables & Side Tables?
True bespoke sizing & detailing
Each table is made to your measurements with personalised details — chamfered edges, turned legs, breadboard ends or through-tenons — so it fits both space and style.
Durable, locally applied finishes
We use hard-wax oils and traditional finishes applied in the workshop and on-site, then return for re-oiling or maintenance to preserve timber performance.
Qualified, insured local craft
A family-run workshop with NVQ-qualified joiners, roughly 10 years' experience and public liability cover up to £5 million — reliable, consistent workmanship in Gloucestershire.
Small tables and side tables that work with your home — not against it. Our pieces are designed as companions to larger bespoke furniture: a low occasional table to match a dining table, a compact side table to slot between a sofa and radiator, or a bedside table that echoes the grain and finish of your oak bedroom suite. Timber options include locally sourced oak, ash and responsibly sourced walnut, plus reclaimed boards when a weathered look is required. We join using time-tested methods — mortise-and-tenon, breadboard ends and pegged through-tenons — so the table moves with the seasons without falling apart.
Finish and aftercare are built in. Every top is sealed with a hard-wax oil or satin finishing coat and given a final on-site oiling after installation. If you need adjustments or re-finishing later, we return for aftercare visits so hinges, legs and surfaces stay true. We regularly fit tables into Cotswold cottages, Stroud flats and Cheltenham townhouses — practical furniture made to last, with a friendly, no-nonsense approach from our farm workshop.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Lead times depend on timber choice, detailing and current workshop schedule. Simple pieces can be completed more quickly, while tables with intricate joinery or reclaimed timbers take longer. Contact us with dimensions and desired finish for a realistic timescale.
Yes — we match grain, profile and finish where possible. We’ll bring samples of oak, ash and oil finishes to your home or photographs of existing pieces help us reproduce a close match. Reclaimed wood will naturally vary, so we discuss the look before starting.
Seasoned, stable hardwoods like quarter-sawn oak or ash work best as they resist excessive movement. We use breathable hard-wax oils and smaller-width boards to reduce the risk of cupping on heated subfloors, and we’ll advise on construction choices suited to your heating system.
Yes — we deliver, unpack and position tables across Gloucestershire, including Stroud, Stonehouse and Cheltenham. Our team checks joinery, tightens fixings and applies final on-site oiling where needed during the handover.
Maintenance is straightforward: regular dusting and occasional re-oiling to refresh the protective layer. For heavy wear we offer on-site re-oiling and small repairs as part of our aftercare service so the table stays in good working order.
Ready for a hand-crafted side table?
Bring your measurements or photos and we’ll sketch options, suggest timbers and arrange a visit from the workshop. Friendly advice with clear next steps and no pushy sales.
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