After working with the award winning 'Friends of Ham' in supplying furniture for their first branch in Leeds, we were delighted to work with them again in furnishing their second Bar & Charcuterie in Ilkley.
The project involved creating a number of bespoke dining tables to suit their new space, along with sourcing/supplying a range of vintage stacking chairs to compliment the tables. Our favourite part of the project was designing and producing a large rustic feature dining table made from vintage cheeseboards! As you can see from the photos, the table top was patinated by maturing gouda cheese, resulting in dark circular stains to the wood which have a striking and unique look - perfect for the 'Friends of Ham' and their love of cheese! The table base was finished in a Farrow & Ball colour of their choice and then manually distressed to give the impression of age.
Mustard Vintage also supplied a number of other rustic/industrial dining tables - one with our steel 'A-Frame' powder coated base, and another which featured reclaimed, cast iron legs. One things for sure, there is nothing 'cheesy' about the new 'Friends of Ham' interior, it really does cut the Mustard!
Take a look at their fab restaurants here:
http://www.friendsofham.co.uk/
"Friends of Ham have worked with Simon and Gemma for a number of years. They have supplied some fantastic pieces of furniture for us plus made us an amazing bespoke table from reclaimed cheese maturing planks. We like the way they understand our needs and know the kind of pieces that may interest us, they are proactive in suggesting things before they make it onto their website. We would highly recommend Mustard Vintage to anyone"
Furniture Delivery Service
- Specialist courier: items are fully insured & handled with care by our tried and trusted couriers.
- Delivery charge varies by location, size and weight - automatically applied at checkout.
- Timescales: Usually within 10 working days. Scotland & farther afield may take longer.
- View the main Delivery Page for more information on our furniture delivery service.
- If you have a specific request or need an item urgently, please email us prior to purchase.
Our restoration process
Preparation
We carefully assess every piece, identifying any damage, repairs or replacement parts it may need. Drawers may need new runners, handles can be missing or damaged, and joints may require repair or reinforcement. We look beyond the surface to uncover hidden defects, ensuring each piece is restored to work as it was originally intended.
Restoration
With over 20 years of experience, we know that the right restoration techniques can make all the difference. It’s a delicate process that takes patience, skill and attention to detail — one we’ve taken the time to perfect. Each piece is carefully and sensitively restored, preserving its original character and charm while giving it a new lease of life.
Finishing
Finally, we add the finishing touches — whether that’s painting, oiling or sealing, fitting new handles, hinges or catches, or simply giving the piece a final clean and polish. We make sure every piece is ready for modern living, giving it a new lease of life and a renewed sense of purpose, ready to be loved for generations to come.
Before and after
Each piece is carefully and sympathetically restored to preserve the character, charm and beautiful details that make it unique. The result is a truly individual piece of furniture, thoughtfully restored for
modern living and ready to bring warmth, personality and timeless style to your home for years to come.
