About Nicholas Bailey Fine Furniture
A Passion for Beautiful Timbers and Fine Furniture
Nicholas Bailey’s involvement in furniture making and love of timber began in the early 1990’s and has continued through to today. Nicholas specialises in one-off commissions, blending his skills as designer and maker to create beautiful pieces of furniture that are both personal and unique.
Nicholas has completed formal training in fine furniture making through The Worshipful Company of Carpenters Building Crafts College in London. The Worshipful Company of Carpenters is one of England’s oldest livery companies with a history dating back to the 13th Century.
www.thecarpenterscompany.co.uk
Nick’s appreciation and understanding of the inner beauty of wood and its inherent qualities also comes from completion of an Associate Diploma of Applied Science in Forestry in 1995.
"From a simple Jewellery box to a prized dining table, it is important to understand the way timber moves, to select the correct species for each application, and most importantly getting the design right, so that each piece can become a classic".
After completing his studies, Nick worked with several highly respected furniture craftsmen in London and Melbourne before starting his own business in 2002.
During his time in London, Nicholas was commissioned to make a piece of furniture for the Tower of London. The oak with glass top display cabinet is a feature within the Chapel of St Peter ad Vincular and holds a book of dedication. The Chapel is the final resting place of Anne Boleyn.
Nicholas currently runs his business from his Brisbane based workshop. He works alone and completes every process of the making to ensure the highest quality is maintained in every piece he makes.
2005 Churchill Fellowship Research Trip
In 2005 Nicholas was awarded a prestigious Churchill Fellowship. A Churchill Fellowship enables Australian citizens to travel overseas to undertake an analysis, study or investigation of a project or an issue that cannot be readily undertaken in Australia.
Nicholas’ study trip involved several months visiting Master Craftsmen in the USA and the UK. Nicholas was able to meet with some of the USA and UK’s best furniture makers to discuss best practice in business models, design and making techniques, as well as viewing antique pieces crafted by the masters of old. In the UK, Nicholas worked with Marlborough House, whose highly skilled craftsmen are responsible for restoration and maintenance of ‘The Royal Collection’ in the Royal Palaces.
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