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JOHN TANOUS Handcrafted, bespoke furniture for life
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nce a pre-eminent fine art framemaker in Fulham working for all the major museums, art galleries and renowned early 20th-century artists, now John Tanous is famed for producing handcrafted, bespoke furniture in Sussex. The change of direction took place in 1994 when Carl Wenstrom took on the company and moved furniture manufacture to the forefront – a decision that has proved to be a resounding success. Clients range from top interior designers to architectural practices who, through their global reach, have led John Tanous furniture to be featured everywhere from public spaces in hotels and palaces to dining rooms in traditional members’ clubs and private residences. Recent years have seen an increase in the number of prestigious one-off pieces being commissioned. Today John Tanous manufactures less volume but finer pieces, of greater value, that often form the central focus of a design project. Woodworking lies at the heart of the business: the team of experienced and talented craftsmen looks after all cabinetry in-house, employing a combination of oldschool, hands-on skills and modern technology to facilitate highly accurate and cost-effective
John Tanous Limited Unit 2 Valley Farm Estate Reeds Lane Sayers Common West Sussex BN6 9JQ +44 (0)20 7384 9000 johntanous.co.uk johntanous
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