Bespoke furniture, joinery and woodwork from the Scottish Borders. Award winning design paired with exceptional craftsmanship.

Our work
A selection of bespoke furniture, joinery and woodwork, designed around each space and made with care in the Scottish Borders.

About James Smith
James is an award-winning designer and maker, combining thoughtful design with exceptional craftsmanship.

Commissions
Bespoke furniture and joinery, developed closely with each client from initial idea through to final installation.

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The new website is now live. www.jsmithfurniture.co.uk New brand identity, refreshed website. Of course my logo should feature a dovetail joint. Excellent work by Glasgow based design studio @ewbfdesign
This weekend: Peebles Woodmarket Saturday and Sunday, 24th & 25th October 2026 10.00 till 4.00 Free entry. Peebles Drill Hall Walkershaugh Peebles EH45 8AU Just dusting off some of my stock, come and have a chat about woodwork with some keen
Bench just installed in Oxton, along the route that Cuthbert the Shepherd walked towards Melrose and saw the light, which led him to become a monk, later bishop and then a saint. Funded by Transport Scotland via Scottish Borders Council and commissi
Strong joints. Mortice and tenon joints have been used for centuries but so many people do it badly or use cheap alternatives. We want the maximum surface area for glue on the tenon without weakening the mortice side by removing too much material.

  • “We just wanted to thank you again for doing such a superb job on the bed. We keep going in to admire it – it’s a masterpiece – thank you very much indeed”

    Michael. Edinburgh. 12.02.23

  • “James is an absolute genius! We could not be more delighted with his work. Despite a demanding project, everything was planned to perfection. His craftsmanship, eye for design and attention to detail are exceptional. He couldn't have been friendlier or more patient. The result is utter perfection!”

    Anja, Edinburgh. 23.12.22

  • “James was instrumental in my campervan conversion. His skill, attention to detail and dedication to quality were exceptional. He made the whole process an absolute joy and a true creative collaboration. I couldn’t recommend him more highly.”

    Emily, Scottish Borders. 21.7.23

  • “James did an excellent job of designing with us our floor to ceiling built in bookcase. He brought some useful ideas to add to our own and paid close atention to what we wanted. His attention to detail was first class and the quality of his work is excellent”

    Robert, Haddington. 14.9.19

  • “We just wanted to thank you again for doing such a superb job on the bed. We keep going in to admire it – it’s a masterpiece. Thank you very much indeed”

    Emily, Scottish Borders. 21.7.23