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Thomas Rogers LSDC

Furniture & Boxes

About Thomas
A skilled woodcarver, joiner and designer, Tom focuses on traditional woodworking methods. His designs and carving patterns draw inspiration from the late Middle Ages and Tudor era, reminiscent of the craftsmanship found in old village churches and historic buildings. When starting a project, Tom channels the spirit of ancient artisans, aiming to ingrain his creations with the same level of expertise and personality evident in these time-honored pieces.
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Working as a woodcarver and traditional joiner, Tom specialises in the use of tools and techniques of the past. Tom emphasises the use of hand tools when creating furniture, or producing carving, not only to keep the tradition alive, but because of the preferred aesthetic that hand tooling provides. Tom has been inspired by medieval craftspeople who left their legacy behind in surviving historical woodwork from the period. The skills that were on show in the heyday of church woodworking are unrivalled to this day. Tom believes that looking to the past and honouring those skills, not only results in a better product, but a one that is full of character. In Tom’s view this approach to woodworking can be both efficient and affordable whilst producing truly one of a kind pieces for his clients.

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  • Currently employed at Jack Badger Ltd as the in-house carver and designer
  • Trained as woodcarver under the supervision of a master carver for 7 years
  • City and Guilds carpentry and joinery qualifications
  • Received a commendation from the Traditional Architecture Group in the category of ‘Outstanding Craftsmanship 2025’
  • Many private commissions including oak framed village notice board complete with carving, local shop window displays, hand carved signs for local businesses and free standing furniture with carved elements and a hand tooled approach.
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