John Johnston

Vinyl Record Unit

This is the third piece that Alan and Moira have commissioned me to make. This one was to house Alan’s ever expanding collection of vinyls. The unit is made from Scottish Oak and incorporates the classic John P Johnston coopered curved side panels. When first asked to make this, I dimly asked what size is …

Vinyl Record Unit Read More »

Bathroom Sink Unit

When I received a huge bill for my car, Shona suggested I create something for their new bathroom (for free). I created a round sink unit with a door, and on every 4th section of wood I left a waney edge. It was made from Scottish Oak, sourced from Dunfermline. We went on to make …

Bathroom Sink Unit Read More »

Oak Cabinet

Another classic John Johnston design with coopered curved side panels, the cabinet is built from Scottish Oak, with the door frame being American Black Walnut. There is one shelf inside the cabinet, as well as bottom shelf. It currently sits in my living room, housing my collection of malt whisky glasses! This is item is …

Oak Cabinet Read More »

Larry’s Bench

Commissioned by Cockenzie and Port Seton Community Council to commemorate Larry, who was a Community Councillor with Cockenzie. As there was rather a tight budget, I kept the design simple, with a few curves here and there. I used cheaper wood, redwood pine, which was then stained with dark Oak Osmo oil. The bench was …

Larry’s Bench Read More »

Tall Ash Chair

The timber for this chair made from Scottish Ash grew in the clients back garden, which I had kilned. I made six chairs and an extra spec one for myself. Its appearance is very Arts & Crafts, with high back also making a nod to Charles Rennie MacIntosh and, again, three curved back slats make …

Tall Ash Chair Read More »

Lounge Unit

This was another special commission for me; Steven is the son of my ex-boss from my agricultural days. The brief was simple, to create something to cover a 6m long by over 2.4m high wall. The flat is a converted office block in Edinburgh, so the kitchen/sitting room is very large. They wanted display shelves …

Lounge Unit Read More »