About Us

Welcome to Liam O’Connor of Authentic Furniture UK Classes!

Owner/Founder

Liam O’Connor, an experienced designer-maker of modern fine furniture, has 15 years of professional expertise crafting a variety of bespoke pieces. His notable projects include a table commissioned for the Kensington Palace Garden Pavilion and a jewelry box featured in the Victoria and Albert Museum, celebrating the legacy of the Arts & Crafts movement.

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Our Portfolio

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Bespoke Chest of Drawers Featuring Classic Cabinet-Making Techniques

Commissioned by a client with a passion for traditional craftsmanship, this custom chest of drawers is poised to become a treasured family heirloom. Designed for a bedroom, it offers an elegant solution for storing clothing and personal items.

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Bespoke Elm Dining Table – Crafted for Personalized Elegance

Every bespoke endeavor begins with a tailored design brief that aligns with the client’s unique aspirations, preferences, and the envisioned setting for the furniture. This Elm dining table exemplifies personalized craftsmanship, conceived as the focal point for family gatherings and providing informal charm to the client’s dining space.

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Keepsake Box for Important Mementos

Discover an exquisite resting place for your precious keepsakes with our masterfully crafted handmade jewelry box. Inspired by the elegant lines of a Japanese bridge, this piece features gracefully arching contours on the lid, emphasizing the stunning contrast between the rich Ebony and the lighter Maple.

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Our Courses

Furniture Making Course I: The Basics

This is the first part of a two-part introductory course, designed to give you a strong foundation in furniture making. Part one can be taken on its own to help you decide whether to continue to part two for further skill development.

3-Month Furniture Making Course

This immersive, full-time course is crafted to introduce students to the essential hand skills needed for fine furniture craftsmanship. Embracing the “Learning by Making” philosophy, the program begins with practical projects, enabling participants to work to high standards and produce tangible items from the start.

6-Month Furniture Making Course

This full-time, comprehensive course is designed for those beginning a career in furniture craftsmanship. It combines structured projects with hands-on training to build foundational fine woodworking skills.

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