The Atelier
Where your furniture is made.
Oaklen makes its own furniture. Fifteen craftsmen across a three-floor workshop take a piece from board to polish — cutting, frames, springs, foam, upholstery and finishing, all under one roof. Nothing is sub-contracted out, and you are welcome to come and watch it happen.
15
skilled craftsmen
3
floor workshop
9,000
sq ft of making
A–Z
built in house
Eight steps. No shortcuts.
01
Panel cutting
Board is squared and cut to size on the panel saw. The first cut sets everything after it.
02
Frame making
Frames are built in solid wood, jointed and braced before anything soft goes near them.
03
Chair frames
Chair and dining frames are shaped on their own bench, then stacked to wait for upholstery.
04
Carcass work
Carcasses for storage, beds and television units — cut, glued and clamped on the floor.
05
Hand assembly
Parts come together by hand. Every joint is checked square before it moves on.
06
Springs & webbing
Serpentine springs and webbing are set across the frame. This is what you feel in ten years.
07
Foam & upholstery
Foam is cut to the frame, then the cover is fitted, stitched and pulled by hand.
08
Finishing & checks
Polish, hardware, and a last inspection before anything leaves the floor.
Because we make it ourselves, we can stand behind every promise.
— Why Oaklen, in one line