Current trends, away from German and Scandinavian minimalism, have introduced a new era of eclecticism in interior decoration.  More and more, the factory made product of anonymous origin is viewed as unsatisfactory by discerning buyers, and increasing affluence has lead to an explosion in the furniture designer/maker industry, so tiny but a few years ago. 

People who are serious about their home and work environment are turning increasingly to the craftsman to create unique and individual items of furniture to suit their precise needs, to give an aesthetic ambience and a sense of continuity to their home and workplace. 

By its nature, this individualistic, eclectic fashion cannot be served by the normal retail infrastructure and it can be difficult to access makers and their products. Bespoke resolves this problem by supplying the names and addresses of 150 leading makers, the galleries that show their work, and the exhibitions that display it. On a room by room basis, a wide variety of individual maker’s work is shown to give the reader an idea of their different styles. 

Many people will need to commission furniture to suit their exact requirements. The typical process for doing this is explained, giving the discerning buyer the opportunity to interact on a personal level with artists of genius and integrity in the creation of a unique piece for their home.