Wonderful things happen when we open doors
The unexpected highlight was the children.
You're hired
It’s National Apprenticeship Week and, although we don’t have an apprentice on the team this year, we’re incredibly proud of those who have come through our workshop. Apprenticeships can be...
Behind the scenes with Kinfolk
Kinfolk came behind the scenes to meet furniture-making apprentice Georgia, and her mentor Greg, to discuss what mentorship means to them.
A berry merry Christmas
This year, we’ve amped up the Christmas cheer, with no. 19 dressed to the nines. Joyous red berries nestle into Christmas tree branches and festoon fire surrounds. Offcuts of spruce...
The wisdom of apprentices
Georgia joined us two years ago after a hard-fought campaign to get a job at Matthew Cox. If we didn’t know just how determined she was from her dogged pursuit...
Burgeoning talent and craft
The Furniture Makers Company hosted another thoughtful showcase with their newly named New Furniture Makers exhibition, previously the Young Furniture Makers Exhibition. A reception room in the Furniture Maker's Hall...
Coming out of the woodwork
The Carving Change seminar at Sylva Wood School took place on 10th October this year and was the kind of day that leaves you with a lot to think about...
Pushing creative boundaries
Taking on fully bespoke work keeps our whole team on their toes, which, along with delighting our clients, is why we do it. It teaches us something new, and we...
In praise of finishers and finishing
A celebration of surfaces and those who create them. With Matthew's background as an antique dealer, it's no surprise that surface texture and patina are given as much care and...
The joy of learning (and teaching)!
Photography credit: National Saturday Club. Last month, we welcomed three groups from the National Saturday Club into our workshop, travelling from Boston, Sleaford and Chain Bridge Forge. Their exciting mission...
What it means to represent?
"Kids can't be what they can't see". Selena Bolingbroke - Principal of the Building Crafts College. On 8th May, we were lucky to attend and take part in the Inspiring...
Art as a stimulant
Last month, our team spent a fascinating afternoon at Kettle’s Yard in Cambridge. Despite the excitable spring outing energy, we soon drifted off into quiet corners, drawn to objects and...
To give is to receive
In recent years, the Matthew Cox team have formed a strong bond with Stamford-based charity, MindSpace. This extraordinary organisation provides a vital backbone of mental health support in the local...
Inspiring makers
We are delighted to be taking part in Inspiring Makers 2025, an event dedicated to building connections and shaping the future of craft. Hosted by Artichoke and The Furniture Makers'...
Making space
For many, a furniture-making company brings to mind rough hands and gruff attitudes. But these days and certainly at Matthew Cox, tradition is only a foundation, not a way of...
Comfort & joy
It's Christmas Eve and we've finally downed pencils and tools until January 2nd. The (saw)dust is settling on this year, and all that remains is to wish you comfort, joy...
Carving change
This week's journal is all about the women in our workshop. Today, a group of our team members shared stories with our whole company about the Sylva Foundation’s Carving Change...
August round-up
While summer found its feet, our workshop kept running with batons passing expertly between team members took their turns to go surfing, hiking, dancing, running or gardening. We had four...
Shaping the future
We hate to say goodbye, but when someone resigns, we can’t help but be excited about their plans. After the resignation, there’s always a sense of the ecosystem shifting in...
Imagined legacies
Creating a legacy for our furniture is fundamental to our work. Imagining and shaping the future of our team is just as vital. After all, our people not only make...
June round-up
June was a thrilling month for the team at Matthew Cox. Alongside the usual rhythm of realising beautiful commissions for our clients, we had some special highlights. The beginning of...
We're a B Corp!
Living in tandem with the natural world is a guiding star for us now as it was when Matthew began the business nearly 30 years ago. Quite a bit has...
May round-up
So that was May! The sun may have been in short supply in the sky but there were plenty of beaming faces in the workshop. Summarising the month is always...
What's the dream?
I was recently invited to a roundtable about the contribution of luxury in the UK. My role was to explain the importance of craft skills within the sector. 'Luxury' is...
January round-up
After a rude awakening on 2nd January, we all settled into the new year nicely. Furniture of all shapes and all sizes (mostly pretty huge) vied for attention with loupe...
December round-up
December is usually a whirl of festive feasts and fun vying with deadlines and the (not very festive) lurgies...but this year has felt like more like a whirlwind! We've ushered...
Peace & goodwill
Merry Christmas! This is a heartfelt thank you to everyone in our lives this past year, whether you're a loyal client, a fresh new apprentice, or someone who puts a...
What's the story?
Bravo to Sylva Wood School and all of the organisers of today's event in Oxfordshire. The throng of female and non-binary woodworkers and their supporters was buzzing from beginning to...
September roundup
September was an exciting month with Ben, Fliss and Georgia all joining to take up newly created roles. They've all been welcomed into the workshop team and will soon by...
Merry & bright
For a moment, the house has fallen silent and still. What a change! No 19 has seen extraordinary times, and this year was no different. The house played host to...
Regeneration
Every season the Matthew Cox team invite friends and family to join a gathering. For midsummer, we invited everyone to submit an artwork inspired by the word 'regeneration'. The works...
Joy to the world
It's been a long march, but we've made it home for Christmas. The serene scenes of 'no 19' have given way to colour and abundance, and this is the year...
Welcome to Christmas
Home has excelled itself this year, deftly stepping in as office, classroom and goodness knows what else! At Christmas, home finally gets to do what it does best – to...
Christmas at no 19
No 19 is a house made for celebrating, and this December, Christmas cheer flows beyond the front door. Winter berries and foliage explode above the broken scroll pediment in a...
Legacy Lounge for Harding & Read
As an antique dealer, Matthew Cox has learnt what makes a piece of furniture stand the test of time. Now he is designing furniture he distils this knowledge into every...
Like getting your hands dirty?
Artist? Painter? Creative? Our new team member? We’re looking for a committed, creative and versatile new team member to join us in our busy workshop. Matthew Cox is a growing...
Help!
Help! We need somebody. Not just anybody. Over the last couple of years so much has happened it's surprised even us. Thanks to the launch of our beautiful new website,...