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Turner Furniture

Turner Furniture

5.0(13 reviews)See reviews ↓·Glasgow

About the company

Turner Furniture was founded in 2003 by Chris Turner. Chris Turner studied fine furniture making and design in Glasgow and worked under well-known Scottish furniture makers before founding his own company. Turner Furniture creates bespoke furniture by commission, using traditional cabinetmaking processes and techniques with an emphasis on modern marquetry and contemporary style. The company has been commissioned by domestic and commercial clients throughout Europe, including architects and interior designers.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Turner Furniture is described by reviewers as a maker of bespoke commissions that have included a solid walnut breakfast bar, an oak chimney surround, custom cabinets and desks, and smaller pieces such as a turned wooden bobbin holder for fly fishing. Chris, who is named throughout the feedback, is repeatedly praised for his design expertise and for taking time to explain options, with several customers noting that he remains patient and unhurried while final choices are made.

A theme running through the feedback is the standard of finishing, with grain selection, shaping, bevelling and varnishing all singled out as carefully executed, and one account records that the completed cabinets matched the agreed design closely enough to become a feature of the family room. His readiness to work alongside other trades so that the wider project fits together is also mentioned. Work carried out for a charity in Dullatur is recalled for pieces that followed a brief while remaining functional and wheelchair accessible. Reviewers value his professional and helpful manner, and the same care has been reported across commissions completed over more than a decade.

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Turner Furniture — Customer photo
Turner Furniture — Customer photo
Turner Furniture — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Andrew Newby3 May 2026

Couldn’t be happier with my bespoke desk. Chris was brilliant at listening to my requests and matching the design to fit in with our existing furniture. The craftsmanship is such a high level. Super nice guy and very patient with me. Honestly couldn’t have asked for more. If you’re looking for bespoke furniture at the highest level, I couldn’t recommend Chris and has team more.

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Frikki Walker2 May 2026

I couldn’t be happier with the desk and chair Chris Turner created for me. From the very beginning, the whole process felt collaborative and thoughtful — we talked through ideas, tested options, and refined the design at every stage. It was clear that Chris genuinely cared about getting everything just right. The result is a completely bespoke setup: a beautifully crafted oak desk with rich wenge detailing, designed perfectly to house my full 88-key keyboard in a smooth, integrated drawer, alongside my computer for composing. It’s not just functional — it’s absolutely stunning. The matching chair, built to measure, is equally impressive: solid, comfortable, and perfectly suited to me. Every time I sit down, I find myself smiling. The quality, attention to detail, and craftsmanship are outstanding, and the finished pieces feel truly unique. On top of all that, Chris is a genuinely lovely person to work with — approachable, skilled, and clearly passionate about what he does. I’m delighted with the furniture, the experience, and the value. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

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marion venman1 May 2026

Chris’s work is exceptional.. he has created several very special pieces for me and was very patient as we ultimately agreed on final designs.

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Stewart Thomson1 May 2026

I found Chris through a post I’d made, and from our first meeting, I knew he was the right fit for this project. What started as a simple design developed into a truly magnificent build: a stunning bespoke piece featuring bookshelves, cupboards, and a hidden drinks cabinet. Chris worked hard to take my random ideas and refine them into a cohesive vision. The attention to detail is world-class, from the bespoke sliding doors and glass shelves to the warm walnut lining and integrated lighting. The finish is outstanding, featuring Farrow & Ball painted units and beautiful handmade brass knobs. He was fully engaged throughout the project; I was able to visit the workshop to discuss details, and on-site, Chris and his team were a pleasure to work with. I am so confident in his craftsmanship and creative inspiration that I’d happily show his work to anyone. He is quite simply a great person to work with.

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Rosemary Mooney18 July 2022

Chris designed and fitted a beautiful solid walnut breakfast bar for an existing island unit. Every detail, including chouce of wood grain, shaping, bevelling and varnishing was expertly done. His real expertise is designing bespoke funiture and he approached this project with the same professionalism. We are delighted to recommend Chris. Rosemary Mooney

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Heather Reid27 November 2020

Chris did a fantastic job on some custom built cabinets for our family room. The quality of the product is amazing and it’s exactly as per the design and is a real feature and talking point now. He was also able to swiftly deal with any other tradesmen undertaking complimentary services to make the whole thing work together.

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Antoine KOPFF2 March 2020

I bought a Fly Tying Bobbin holder almost a year ago and it’s still a great pleasure to look at it! The wood is just beautiful and the work is stunning. We are also working on a desk project with Chris who is so kind and very helpful. 100% happy with them!

Bespoke furniture makers in Glasgow compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 5 businesses in this category in Glasgow are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Turner Furniture (this page)★ 5,013No
2LIVINGSTYLE FURNITURE LTD★ 5,011No
3Freeform Design★ 5,02Yes
4Bruce Hamilton Furniture Makers★ 5,02No
5Susan Harper Furniture★ 4,816No
Contact
+447732918556www.turnerfurniture.co.ukStrathcona Studio Workshops, 18 Strathcona Dr, Glasgow G13 1JG
Working hours
Monday09:00–17:00
Tuesday09:00–17:00
Wednesday09:00–17:00
Thursday09:00–17:00
Friday09:00–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed