BELVEDERE Reproductions was established in 1984 in Ipswich by Stuart Curtis. He was just 22 years old.
Before then, Stuart had been an apprentice to an eminent local firm of cabinet makers where he learned the skills and disciplines that has provided a firm foundation for the furniture retail success of Belvedere.
Today Belvedere Reproductions of Ipswich enjoys a sterling reputation as one of the region's highest-quality furniture retail companies, cabinet makers and french polishers. Our furniture has been sold all over the world to discerning clients. Here at Belvedere Reproductions, Ipswich, we know we are one of Suffolk's best-kept secrets . . .
Process
In our Ipswich workshops, a small team of skilled cabinet makers and french polishers make furniture and restore antique pieces to their former glory. The pieces are often copied from existing furniture sold at auction, sourced from standard reference books and catalogues, or featured in stately homes.
Belvedere Reproductions uses native English woods from renewable sources. The timber is not reclaimed or recycled, it is new, from first-class timber merchants.
They supply seasoned or, on occasions, green timber. Furniture constructed with green timber is left to dry naturally for six to nine months.
All furniture is made to order, with a turnaround time of approximately 10 weeks.
As a quality furniture retail operation here in Ipswich, we pride ourselves on working with our clients to ensure they get the exact item of furniture they want.
We can create furniture from scratch to your own design, create duplicates of your existing furniture, or create bespoke pieces to match the overall 'look' of your interior. Sloping floors or ceilings can be accommodated for, as can the colour of finish that best suits your furniture needs.
We also give clients the opportunity to choose the characteristics of the timber we use to create our quality furniture pieces. Because timber can be:-
- Rustic
- Very rustic (with knots and splits)
- Clean finished
- Green (unseasoned)
Stylistically we can produce furniture from 16th century style to contemporary. But don't be daunted by all the choices, we will help and talk with you all the way through the various options.
Dealer information
Belvedere Reproductions welcomes trade enquiries and we currently have 15-20 dealers in the UK and others located in Norway, America and Australia.
We offer discounts according to turnover, possibly loan stock and aid with promotional material. We can also create unique pieces of furniture for your own exclusive use.
We welcome enquiries from overseas, as well as the UK.
Contact us on +44 (0) 1473 214573 or on any of the numbers here on the Best of Ipswich.
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