At Orpago we strongly believe in the heritage of British craftsmanship. We combine modern methods with traditional techniques in all of our work. We source mostly home grown timbers, sometimes European or American; selected individually for each and every project. We pride ourselves in taking all the time needed to create beautiful, timeless, handcrafted furniture.
Everything is made by hand either at our Devon workshop or at the workshop of Sittingfirm chairmakers, before being handfinished, delivered and assembled in your home by our dedicated team. We will only use timber that comes from ethical sources and work closely with organisations such as Grown in Britain, to ensure a sustainable future for all of our woodlands.
Everything is made by hand either at our Devon workshop or at the workshop of Sittingfirm chairmakers, before being handfinished, delivered and assembled in your home by our dedicated team. We will only use timber that comes from ethical sources and work closely with organisations such as Grown in Britain, to ensure a sustainable future for all of our woodlands.
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We specialise in handcrafted solid wood furniture such as Bespoke Dining Tables and Handmade Chairs. We create both made-to-order tables, available in a selection of British timbers, and bespoke furniture commissions. The company was established in 2011 by husband and wife Tom and Caroline Dorich, as an independent furniture workshop with a focus on true craftsmanship and a desire to work with and support British woodlands.
At Orpago we believe that a handmade dining room table is the heart of the home. It is the site of mealtimes, family gatherings, the place where adventures - big and small - are planned. It is the spot for homework, for chopping vegetables and baking cakes. It is right up there with your bed and your sofa as one of the most used items in your home.
I saw an example of Tom's work on a stand at the Kingsbridge show and was at once impressed by the originality and quality. I now have, in my main room, a 'coffee' table that I commissioned from him. I am quite delighted with it. It is craftsmanship of the highest quality. I was also greatly impressed by his readiness to discuss in detail what I needed.
Much of the work we do is commissioned bespoke furniture, which involves designing for and working to your specifications. From forest to sawmill, from workshop to home, the path of every piece of furniture we make is carefully considered and we pride ourselves in taking all the time needed to create beautiful pieces of furniture that exceed expectations.
We are passionate about British forestry and maintaining our woodlands. We only use ethically sourced timber from sustainable forests. The timbers we favour are oak, ash, elm, sweet chestnut and sycamore, all of which produce extremely attractive finishes and lend themselves to bespoke craftsmanship.
Reviews (6)
Matt Pritchard
Nov 22, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
Tom has made us a beautiful kitchen table and bench. We visited his workshop for an initial consultation: his knowledge of the materials , passion for the craft and attention to detail really helped us make the right choice for what we needed/size of room etc. Highly recommended.
Services: Tables, Custom furniture
Tom has made us a beautiful kitchen table and bench. We visited his workshop for an initial consultation: his knowledge of the materials , passion for the craft and attention to detail really helped us make the right choice for what we needed/size of room etc. Highly recommended.
Services: Tables, Custom furniture
Jay O.
Nov 03, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
We are thrilled with our bespoke dining table - it is beautiful! Tom has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, and really helpful throughout the entire process. The quality and craftsmanship is second to none. We would highly recommend Orpago. Thanks again!
Service: Tables
We are thrilled with our bespoke dining table - it is beautiful! Tom has been an absolute pleasure to deal with, and really helpful throughout the entire process. The quality and craftsmanship is second to none. We would highly recommend Orpago. Thanks again!
Service: Tables
Jo Samuels
Oct 26, 2021
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Andrew Burnett
Oct 15, 2021
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We've been delighted with our table and chairs from Orpago. Tom spent time helping us decide what we wanted and was flexible and full of good suggestions. Delivery was slightly delayed by Covid-19 but well worth the wait. The table is exquisite and beautifully made, as are the chairs, which are the most comfortable dining chairs we've ever sat on. Both table and chairs have been admired and enjoyed by visitors. Tom's advice on size, proportion, wood type and finish were all spot on: exactly right for the setting.
Holmans Farm
Apr 06, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality, Responsiveness, Value
Orpago made a wonderful bespoke table for us, far exceeding our expectation in its design, quality of oak wood and in its construction. We visited Orpago and met Tom to discuss our ideas and it was obvious he was a craftsman, turning our ideas into a practical, beautiful table.
Service: Tables
Orpago made a wonderful bespoke table for us, far exceeding our expectation in its design, quality of oak wood and in its construction. We visited Orpago and met Tom to discuss our ideas and it was obvious he was a craftsman, turning our ideas into a practical, beautiful table.
Service: Tables
Thomas Franklin
Mar 15, 2021
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