Giving History a Second Life
The Past Still Gets A Seat At The Table
I know these tables aren't for everyone, and that's exactly the point. For you, it's different.
Restoring your wool classing table into dining table isn't just a piece of furniture, it honours your family's history.
And for those who may not have inherited an old wool table, there’s still an opportunity to celebrate the life you value and the story you want to tell. That’s why I also create new builds, crafted with the same care.
Bringing one of these tables into your home or office is more than owning timber, it's keeping the story alive.
Heriloom Quality
Why A Porter and Wood Wool Classing Table?
You often only get one chance to get it right; make it exceptional the first time
I understand what your table means to you, which is why every step is approached with meticulous attention to detail.
The process begins with a thorough cleaning, often using a combination of industrial high-pressure washing, scraping, planing, and wire brushing. While I respect that the lanolin is part of the table’s character, I also know you’d prefer not to see flakes of it on your dining room floor.
Next, the table is completely disassembled, allowing me to apply stronger joinery techniques — tighter fits, modern adhesives — to eliminate any wobble when it’s reassembled.
The 10mm hardened glass panel is more than simply placed on top or recessed; it’s fully encased within the table for a seamless, professional finish.
Unlike most tables where the glass is simply plonked on top, mine are built with the glass recessed and fully encased around its perimeter. This means you don’t see those harsh, sharp edges or corners of the glass, it all sits neatly within the timber to look like it belongs.
And because of this, there’s no annoying little gap for crumbs or dust to fall into between the glass and the wood especially when you clean the glass top. It keeps the table looking clean, refined, and properly finished, the way it should be.
The dowel/slat rack is detachable, so you can clean the glass underneath with ease. No flipping the entire panel upside down or missing spots; just simple, practical design.
Authenticity is key throughout the restoration. Old hardware, such as cup head bolts with square nuts, is reused wherever possible rather than modern replacements. It’s all about honouring the table’s history while bringing it to its full potential.
For the price of a cheap second hand car that depreciates you’ll get something that holds its value, if not…. it goes up
Early on, I set out to be the best at restoring and building wool classing tables, and I’ve never wavered from that goal. I go to lengths that many others simply don’t; and ensuring every table not only looks right but feels right to work on.
Over the years, I’ve built and restored tables for captains of industry and highly respected people within the agricultural world, the kind of names I probably shouldn’t mention, but let’s just say they know quality when they see it. Their trust in my work is something I value deeply.
I’ll be upfront I’m probably the most expensive; I’m certainly not the cheapest. But with that, you get more than just a table. You get peace of mind knowing it’s been built or restored properly, by someone who genuinely cares about the craft, the tradition, and the people who use these tables every day.
When you invest in one of my tables, you’re investing in workmanship that will last for generations.
