Finch and Fettle is a furniture studio grounded in craft, discipline, and restraint.
The Studio
The studio brings together two complementary paths shaped by traditional furniture making, service, and a shared respect for work that is purposeful and enduring.
Both partners began their working lives at the bench, learning not simply how to make furniture, but how to think about it — its role within a space, its relationship to the hand, and its responsibility to last.
Origins
Greg’s foundation was formed through an apprenticeship at Whytock & Reid in Edinburgh between 1998 and 2003 — one of the last remaining Arts and Crafts furniture-making firms in the UK before its closure in 2004. Working within this environment established an early understanding of proportion, integrity of materials, and the importance of quiet detail — principles that continue to underpin the studio’s work.
In 2003, Greg fulfilled a long-held ambition by joining the British Army, serving until 2007. The experience reinforced a disciplined, methodical approach to work and decision-making. Returning to cabinetmaking thereafter, he has spent the years since supplying bespoke furniture and custom interiors for private clients and interior designers across the UK.
Tom’s route followed a parallel but distinct course. After developing his early experience in furniture making between 2010 and 2015, he joined the British Army as an Engineer, serving from 2015 to 2020. The years spent away from the workshop refined his approach to problem-solving, structure, and precision. Returning to furniture making in 2020, Tom brought with him a renewed clarity of purpose and a commitment to work that is both considered and enduring.
Influences and Ethos
The studio’s work is rooted in the Arts and Crafts tradition, drawing influence from figures such as Robert Lorimer, C.F.A. Voysey, Ernest Gimson, and the writings of John Ruskin.
These influences are treated not as stylistic references, but as ethical ones — advocating honesty of materials, integrity of construction, and the belief that well-made objects contribute meaningfully to daily life.
Alongside this historical grounding, contemporary interiors — particularly those that value warmth, restraint, and longevity — inform how Finch & Fettle’s pieces live within modern homes. These principles guide decisions not only in how pieces are made, but in how they are specified, scaled, and intended to be lived with.
A Shared Philosophy
At Finch & Fettle, furniture is designed to belong.
Pieces are made to sit quietly within their surroundings, improving with age and use rather than demanding attention. Whether fitted or freestanding, each piece is designed to serve both the architecture it occupies and the life lived around it.
The partnership brings together tradition and modern precision, intuition and discipline — resulting in work that is thoughtful, resolved, and intended to last.