Testimonials

We are very grateful to our clients who have taken the time and trouble to provide valuable written and verbal feedback about our products and service, and we hope this helps prospective clients to make an informed decision.

We understand the apprehension about ordering products remotely and indeed, for most of us, it takes a leap of faith to do so, particularly for 'big ticket' items. It may surprise you to know however, that many of our customers do place their orders this way (usually because they live some distance away) and their confidence in us, has been duly rewarded by their purchase exceeding their expectations. To verify this, we have added a relevant note to some of the testimonials below (i.e. ordered from website) showing a few of the many clients who have put their trust in us. Of course, we welcome (and positively encourage) you to visit our showroom, where you can see first hand why we are probably the best source of high quality reproduction oak furniture in the UK. But, if for any reason you are one of the 50% that can't make it down to us, rest assured that we will deliver what you expect...and more.

Bona fide and accurate extracts from letters and emails received and held on file at our showroom:

Mr Bentley, Montgomeryshire, 11.8.10, ordered from website:: "Please be assured, we're so very happy with the service you and your wife gave to us, we are so grateful you felt so at ease to spend time and were so patient...you were both more than accommodating"

Mr & Mrs Moulton, Sussex, 1.11.10, ordered from showroom:: "After an 18-month search for a dining table and chairs, we were lucky to stumble across you. The Berwick range is outstanding value for money for such high quality workmanship. We were also grateful for your excellent advice in the showroom, and your professional, friendly manner. Consider yourselves highly recommended."

Olivia, New South Wales, 18.10.11, ordered from showroom:: "My candlesticks arrived safely yesterday, beautifully packed and I am delighted with them. Thank you so much for your help in making it so effortless."

Ruth, Kent, 28.5.08, ordered from showroom:: "Thank you very much for the dresser, it is beautifully made & perfectly finished .....the colour is an excellent match with several of our older pieces. It really finishes off our kitchen - we had 11 people standing round admiring it at the weekend..."

Mr & Mrs Vivash, Isle of Wight, 23.10.10, ordered from showroom:: "All went well thank you, we are delighted with the furniture it looks great. Once again many thanks."

Mr Lasham, Sussex, 27.10.04, ordered from showroom:: "We are absolutely delighted with the oak bed. A job very well done and certainly worth the wait.S.... is already trying to think of something else to commission, she mentioned an oak table, so I guess I will have to keep working for a few more years yet!"

Robert & Jane, Suffolk, 29.3.11, ordered from showroom:: "...awesome, I love it, well Jane was thrilled to bits...it is real quality...and the workmanship on it is superb...We will be getting the coffee table at a later date"

Jo and John, Suffolk, 2.4.10, ordered from showroom:: "We are still thrilled! In fact, we have been thrilled with the process from start to finish. It has been a long time since we have experienced the level of customer service that you provided. We appreciated being offered the option to change the handles on the dressers and also your care and attention with regard to the access limitations. We really felt we were being taken care of and that we were not ''just another customer''. ......we won't hesitate to get in touch if we have requirements in the future."

Mr & Mrs Leece, Wirral, 12.7.10, ordered from website:: "We are truly delighted with the finished product, both pieces look lovely in our sitting room. We very much appreciated the way you kept us informed throughout the making of our new furniture, and it was delivered at the time and date that we had discussed without problems of any kind. Once again many, many thanks."

Meg, NATIONAL TRUST, 11.7.11, ordered from website:: "We were very pleased with the plates - they are now in use in our Great Hall. Thank you for getting them out to us so quickly & for the information on the calender - that was very much appreciated."

Mr & Mrs Tarin, Gloucestershire, 11.5.05, ordered after viewing clients home:: "We are still more than pleased with our fabulous table, chairs, bed and bedside tables. The only issue we did have, we thought you remedied very well when you and one of your craftsmen came to the house to fix it. So we have no complaints. Your furniture is admired by all our visitors. Most people think that they're the 'genuine article' (ie. considerably older than they are!), and we've had several people asking where we got them. We told them, of course. Anyway, we love the furniture you made for us..."

Emily, Sussex, 31.1.08, ordered from showroom:: "The photos - and the real thing - are fantastic. We are so pleased with them and they have transformed our room. They look as though they were always there!. Thanks again."

Mrs Beks, The Netherlands, 14.2.11, ordered from website:: "We just received the joint stool. We are very satisfied about it, thank you very much"

Mrs Silverston, London, 29.6.11, ordered from website:: "A note to thank you for the pewter serving spoon and fork that arrived today. They are very splendid. Both my husband and I had the same reaction - the pictures do not do them justice at all."

Isabelle, Interior Designer from Sussex, 7.1.12, ordered from showroom:: "Dear Nick, She did text me to say she was thrilled. Many thanks for doing this (Wilmington extending pedestal table) and I am sure we will be in touch again either for further orders from them or with other clients."

Mr & Mrs Ireland, Sussex, 11.9.10, ordered from showroom:: "We are very pleased with the desk. Thanks very much."

Mr Poulopoulos, Northants, 2.4.10:: "You should know that having spent the past 1-2 months researching websites, etc. your site was far the best in my opinion. (order subsequently placed by enquirer)"

Mr K Lewis, Oldham, 4.2.11, ordered from website:: Re: Oak Bookcase "Your driver (Stuart?) will tell you more but it was a close thing. But that's fine. The goods? A moments fear that I'd measured it wrong but it looks excellent. Already packed! If you could do another one, a bit smaller for half the price I'd have one!"

Richard, Gloucester based architectural company, 10.6.08, ordered from website:: "Re: X-Leg Table. Thanks, the client loves it..."

Mr Wernli, Switzerland, 30.12.10, ordered from website:: We received lots of compliments for our new furniture. I make sure, everybody knows where it comes from!"

Ellie, Baltimore, USA, 11.7.11, ordered from website:: "Just received the boxes - they are LOVELY -thank you so much. I am so pleased. Hope you have a good rest of the summer and I will be in touch again, if you dont mind. Thanks again."

Yiannis, Northants, 18.6.10, ordered from website:: "Nick. We are simply over-joyed with the table and chairs. It is everything we wanted and more - thank you so so much - I have no doubt that we will shop with you again."

Lucy, West Webburn Estate, Devon, 27.7.10, ordered from website:: "We are really happy with the beds and bedside cabinets from Early Oak Reproductions and think they look fabulous in their surroundings, adding style, luxury and a unique atmosphere to each bedroom...Many thanks again for all your help with Sweeton - the furniture you have created looks wonderful."

Mr Littlewood, Yorkshire, 5.10.11, ordered from website:: "I have just returned from Alberta to see the chairs you made for me, and they are splendid and will go perfectly with the carved armorial chair I already have in this room. As you may remember, the chairs were received by Adele, the manager here, as I was abroad at the time of delivery. She was very impressed with the helpful courtesy of the gentleman who delivered the chairs. Thank you. It is unusual and satisfying to find a business that combines high quality goods with efficient and courteous service."

Hayley, Dorset, 1.11.11, ordered from website:: "Just had coffee table delivered this morning and it looks beautiful, very fitting in our country cottage...The colour of the wood is spot on and the ageing just right. Thank you so much for making us such an elegant piece of furniture"

Dr Gould, Somerset, 26.10.10, ordered from website:: "...looked fantastic last night (oak bookshelves) when arrived thank you."

Lorraine & Kevin, Cheshire, 10.12.10, ordered from showroom:: "We are very pleased with the table thank you very much. It is ideal for our hallway and fits in well. Many thanks again for a good job done."

Prof. Honey, Pembrokeshire, 12.4.10, ordered from website:: "...the delivery went very smoothly. We were in Pembrokeshire for Easter - so it was perfect. I was intending to get in touch about how pleased we were with the table: it looks as though it has been in place for years. Also, it is far better than anything else that we have seen - and we have been looking for quite a while. Best wishes and thanks"

Mr & Mrs Bijnen-Bensdorp, Belgium, 4.9.11, ordered from showroom:: "At Early oak they listen to what you want. They think with you and make it possible...We got indeed our unique, made to size, first quality, true four poster bed including the soul that we had been looking for. I am convinced that after 400 years this bed will still be there" Read our clients full story here.

Mr Kingsley, Oxford, 27.7.10, ordered from website:: "The bed looks wonderful, and the sleep I had on it last night was brilliant. Really pleased with the work you did."

Claire, ENGLISH HERITAGE, 11.4.11, ordered from website:: "Thanks so much for the 17th-century style table for the visitor reading area in our new exhibition at Bolsover Castle. It is exactly what we needed. We really appreciate the effort you went to, at short notice, to deliver it in time for the exhibition opening"

Richard & Nicky, Stoke on Trent, 21.10.11, ordered from showroom:: "...many thanks for the table. Delivery went well and we are very pleased with the table. We have it in our hallway, where we think it looks splendid against the brick wall - see attached photo, which of course you are welcome to show to other customers if you wish. The size is perfect for six diners - we've not had the chance to try 8 people round it yet, which will be more intimate but easily achievable!"

Mr & Mrs Bull, Sussex, 24.10.10, ordered from showroom:: "...thank you for a fantastic service. You and Chris were so helpful and knowledgeable but without being pushy in any way so we really enjoyed choosing our items. Needless to say we are delighted with them but have to give a special mention to the coffee table which is a magnificent piece of furniture and has already become a talking point. Clearly if we ever sell the house the table will have to go with it but hopefully that wont be for many years to come!! The picture is beautiful too and constantly changes with the light. I love it. Well, thank you both again and hope to see you again when we have saved up a bit more!"

Sian, NATIONAL TRUST, 25.4.05, ordered from website:: "From our point of view discussing a design and commissioning work from Nick is very simple. We would have no hesitation in recommending Early Oak to anyone else"

Mrs Godfrey, Lincs, 26.4.11, ordered from website:: "Pewter pieces arrived in perfect condition. Very pleased with the quality and service given. Would recommend your company and hope to order again in the future."

Mrs Hughes, Surrey, 6.12.10, ordered from showroom:: "...having now had the four poster in use for 10 days or so I can say that I am really very pleased with it. Thank you."

Histon Allvey Architects, Surrey & Oxon, 27.9.11, ordered from website & showroom:: "We have worked with Early Oak Reproductions on a large interior design project, ordering a significant amount of furniture from the company. A large number of pieces were bespoke with an individual finish by Early Oak Reproductions. The design service provided and the knowledge of early oak furniture was excellent and the customer care from start to finish was very professional. All the furniture was delivered and installed on time and on budget. We could not fault the quality of the workmanship and our client has been very pleased with the furniture. We will definitely use the company again and cannot recommend them enough."

Colin & Michelle, Hampshire, 22.12.10, ordered from showroom:: "We are delighted with the table and especially the overall service too. Thank you so much for being so accommodating with delivery to us, we both really appreciate your efforts. It is a delight to sit at and our guests were very impressed to. We shall certainly recommend you to others".

Jenny, Sussex, 26.1.12, ordered from showroom:: "The dresser is great - it fits perfectly and we have not quite managed to fill it up yet! Thanks very much - it is exactly what we wanted"

Emily, NATIONAL TRUST, 5.1.09, ordered from website:: "We are really pleased with the settle and benches - thanks so much for your hard work on them"

Mrs Clarke, Surrey, 5.5.11, ordered from showroom:: "...saw the table this afternoon. It is fantastic, thanks so much for all your efforts. Looking forward to enjoying using it week after next."

Mr Bradburn, Cheshire, 27.12.06, ordered from showroom:: "I am writing to thank you for the wonderful table and its accompanying set of chairs.......Even if we had the skills to make the table ourselves, I doubt if the end result would have matched our expectations as closely as you have managed to. The pleasure in owning such a beautiful piece of furniture is enhanced by knowing that it was made by someone who really cared about the product throughout its manufacture and always seemed more interested in getting the right result than in counting the hours spent."

Mr Brown, Isle of Wight, 22.1.11, ordered from website:: "The pewter arrived safely and is excellent. Exactly what I wanted. I am most grateful to you and Early Oak Reproductions for your efficient and conscientious service".

Christine & Nick, Surrey, 6.1.11, ordered from showroom:: "I love the bed and am really enjoying waking up in it. The workmanship is excellent and it is a joy to have such a beautiful piece of furniture. The delivery and installation of the bed were very smooth and efficient and I had great pleasure in gossiping with you about the house and picking your brains about old building, joinery and cabinet-making techniques - an added bonus".

Jack, Ice House Design, 11.7.11, ordered from website:: "Hi Nicholas, we were delighted, thank you very much."

Mrs Allenby, Suffolk, 25.4.05, ordered from website:: "Very pleased with craftsmanship and finished pieces appearance."

Jo, Hampshire, 4.4.11, ordered from website:: "Thank you very much for dropping off the lamp on Friday. I'm so pleased with it I went out and bought a shade on Saturday. Thanks for all your help"

Vivienne, Surrey, 4.8.10, ordered from showroom stock:: "Yes thank you received table and it is just as lovely as I remembered it in your showroom."

Jerry, NATIONAL TRUST, Gloucester, 1.4.10, ordered from website:: "Benches arrived this afternoon, they look great. Thanks."

Mr & Mrs Highett, Sussex, 31.12.11, ordered from showroom:: "We are thrilled with our new table, made exactly to our requirements and would certainly recommend you."

Mr & Mr Macleod, Sussex, 3.4.11, ordered from showroom:: "We have just returned from holiday so thought we would drop you a note to say how delighted we are with the chairs. They look perfect with the table and we are finding it very difficult to distinguish between the original chairs and the new ones! The leather is a great success and we would be glad to have any material that is remaining. Many thanks for doing such a fine piece of work."

Regula & Christian, Switzerland, 19.10.11, ordered from website:: "...you already received the extremely positive feed back from my wife to Jon when the furniture arrived in France. Thank you very much, the delivery was perfect. Indeed, the furniture and also the pewter are absolutely magnificent and we are really delighted in all three pieces. They fit extremely nice in that medieval main room of the house. When all the renovations in the house are finished, as we hope beginning of next year, I will send you some pictures. Once again, thank you very, very much!"

Claire, Exeter, 19.12.11, ordered from website:: "Yes! It (pewter) has arrived safely - on Thursday - I was away from work and don't have a computer at home so sorry not to respond before now. It is lovely and a gift for my son, so all I need now is a bottle of something to go with it!"

Mr White, Peterborough, 20.5.11, ordered from website:: "The dresser arrived safely and we are extremely pleased with it. Many thanks."

Tracy & Alex, Suffolk, 30.4.08, ordered from website:: "Nick, we're absolutely delighted with the dining table, it looks fantastic in the room and we can't wait to get some chairs sorted out so that we can really enjoy sitting and eating in such elegance! .......... We were also delighted by the personal end to end service you provided. We will certainly recommend you to our friends and family and hope to buy more from you in the future"

Gerry & Julie, Yorkshire, 6.12.10, ordered from showroom:: "Furniture arrived safely and we are extremely pleased with it thank you. Fits the spot perfectly. Excellent service from Stuart (our delivery driver)...very careful and considerate. Thanks again and you will undoubtedly be top of our list should we require any more furniture in the future. Also, we will have absolutely no hesitation in recommending you to friends or colleagues."

Mr & Mrs Willard, Wiltshire, 2.4.09, ordered from website:: "...Also I would like to say, thank you for a wonderful table and chairs, you exceeded our expectations and left us with a table for life"

Helen, Wiltshire, 29.12.11, ordered from website:: "...The table is exactly what we were looking for and looks great in our dining room. We had great comments from our guests over Christmas. I was also impressed with the fact that it was ready for delivery within your estimated timescales. I have already recommended you to a friend who is looking for something similar"

Mr Bentley, Montgomeryshire, 11.8.10, ordered from website:: "We're so very pleased with everything and the bed is wonderfully comfortable and the perfect height. Now we have everything in place and can see how the room looks I would like to place our final order with you."

Paula, Kent, 14.1.12, ordered from showroom:: "We love the table and will be looking at your chairs next!"

Mrs McKenzie, Wolverhampton, 27.5.11, ordered from website:: "Furniture arrived safely, my husband and I are delighted with it, can't wait to order more pieces. Stuart the delivery driver was exceptional, hope to do lots more business with you. Thank you so much."

Mr & Mrs Bircher, Cambridge, 3.12.10, ordered from showroom:: "Table and chairs arrived and all's fine really pleased with them. Many thanks, will tell friends and family to check you out when they need new furniture."

Diane, West Yorkshire, 28.7.10, ordered from website:: "Nick, it has arrived safely and unscratched...We are thrilled to bits with it, its lovely...well done, even the colour looks good too."

Mr Inchley, Warwickshire, 22.6.11, ordered from website:: "Nick. Thanks very much. We love the table"

Mr & Mrs Hagon, Sussex, 9.8.10, ordered from showroom:: "Yes, we are still very pleased with the dressing table and stool! Thank you for chasing up the fabric - we will try and call in later in the week. It will give us another excuse to look at your showroom!"

Keith and Marie, Sussex, 15.5.11, ordered from showroom:: "Thanks so much for the lovely table and chairs. We are both very pleased with the product and the excellent time and advice given by yourself. We would strongly recommend your beautiful oak furniture and most helpful service."

Sally & Tom, Gloucestershire, 22.10.11, ordered from showroom:: "Our table arrived on Thursday and we are really delighted with it. It fits perfectly into our kitchen and is just the right colour - it looks great so thank you so much for all your help and flexibility."

Regula & Christian, Switzerland, 30.1.12, ordered from website:: "As promised I send you some pictures from our medieval house in France with the furniture you made. Especially the wonderful table and the oak settle gives the main room a medieval atmosphere which we totally enjoy whenever we are there...With best regards for a healthy year 2012"

Mrs Lasham, Sussex, 24.3.09, ordered from showroom:: "Thank you for making us such a beautiful wardrobe. We are both delighted with it."

Mr Wernli, Switzerland, 30.11.10, ordered from website:: "The table and chairs arrived safely, everything was perfectly wrapped and the movers took good care of the goods. We really love our new furniture! They look exactly the way we wished and perfectly fit in our dining room. Excellent work, thank you very much. "

Mr Davis, Sussex, 11.5.10, ordered from showroom:: "We are very happy with our new oak dining table and chairs. I appreciate your knowledge and attention to detail. We will do business again I am sure."

Mr & Mrs Ridgeway, Yorkshire, 20.10.10, ordered from website:: "The cabinet is excellent and looks great, the greatest compliment is that it looks like it's always been there!!! Your service was excellent and your attention to detail really was invaluable. It is certainly a talking point whenever we have guests and everyone was positive about it. It is a substantial work of art!"

Mr D Short, West Yorkshire, 4.2.11, ordered from website:: "...everything went fine and we're thrilled to bits with the dresser base which is exactly what we were hoping for"

Mrs Chivers, Somerset, 5.12.10, ordered from website:: "As you know we placed an order for the above dresser from you back in September having seen it on your website, and took delivery on Friday 26th November. It looked and seemed real value for money from the photograph, but being so far away based in Somerset, we had no opportunity to visit your works and see the dresser for ourselves that it was truly as good as it looked!! I had to write and let you know that it is a most impressive piece of furniture and looks just like the real thing. The ageing is perfect and the quality of workmanship superb. We are delighted with it and with the service received, especially from your driver who battled through the bad weather and a breakdown to deliver late on the Friday evening. That's what I call service!! I would have no hesitation in recommending your company and will pass on your details to all those admirers who see the dresser and will no doubt be as impressed as me. Once again, many thanks for a job very well done."

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