Something a bit different this time. Side table, one off:  local Oak and Spalted Beech. The table top was made up in an end grain formation using particularly characterful boards, the spalted beech giving that beautiful marbled effect that contrasts so well with the dark Oak. The classically styled table frame is solid Beech, glossed to a deep finish to act almost like a plinth and not draw from the intensely colourful top which is finished to a glass-like sheen with bee’s wax. Contact us here at Alternature for more info’.

Personal project: Oak house number made from local Cornish Oak, designed to echo the style of our ‘Cuckoo-less Clocks’.  The number four has a stainless steel backing plate that can be easily removed and changed for a different colour. Attached to the wall with hidden fixtures, it is by far the classiest sign in the street and should last as long as the house!

Bespoke Oak coat rack made for a customer to fit in a specific space and match her oak boot stand. High quality, solid brass hooks for coats and scarves, with two additional shelves above for storage of hats, gloves, books etc. Hand-made from local solid Oak and supplied ready assembled and oiled. Contact us at Alternature if you would like a quotation for your very own or visit the coat rack page to see our pine racks.

Our Oak coat and hat stands are now available in a few different variations. There is now a choice of wrought iron hooks with a rustic black finish or finest quality, solid brass hooks for a more traditional feel. Due to demand, as well as this Alternature now offer coat stands in ‘extra tall’  for those who wish to store very long jackets or coats.

As with all of our Oak products, our coat and hat stands are crafted from local Cornish Oak and made in-house with the greatest of care and attention to detail. See more on the coat stand page.

Find Alternature in the Dec/Jan issue of  ‘myCornwall‘ Magazine. Our Oak boot stands feature in this months seasonal shopper section (p.38) which showcases a selection of great gift ideas all made in Cornwall. Thanks to everyone at myCornwall.

A sneek peek of some new Alternature ‘Cuckoo-less Clocks’ to be displayed at Christmas Open Studios, here in Krowji, Redruth. Alternature and the artists, craftsmen and designer-makers of Krowji are inviting members of the public and businesses from across Cornwall to come and visit them at their studio’s open from 2nd -4th December. The clocks page will be updated nearer the time where you can buy our cuckoo-less clocks online. They are limited editions so we don’t expect them to hang about!

Nothing like sitting down with a cuppa and a good book. We just received our copy of ‘Handmade in Britain’ which showcases a selection of designer-makers from across Britain and are thrilled to be featured amonst them. It is a great read and gives an insight into the world of the designer / craftsperson, the materials they use and what inspires them. Written by Piyush Suri and published by Vivays Publishing, why not pick up a copy?

A scene from the Alternature workshop today. Some of our oak toy paddle boats drying after a coat appropriately named yacht varnish. Visit the wind up boats page to see more and perhaps buy one. The perfect gift for that hard to please friend or relative this Christmas.

Yet another of our ever popular school boot racks. This pair of welly boot racks feature integrated coat hooks above to form a complete storage solution for the whole class and their outdoor wear. Like all of Alternature’s products they were designed and made in house using FSC approved timber. to be easy to move around with lockable castor wheels, the racks can be wheeled back to back and easily bolted together to form an island (as pictured). Supplied ready varnished and, like all of Alternature‘s products, using FSC approved timber, all they require is a small amount of assembly and they are ready to go. See our childrens boot rack page for more info’ on the whole boot stand range for schools and nurseries.