how we do it

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At Rawside, we don't just design and build furniture, we craft lasting pieces that bring spaces to life. Every table, shelf and product you see starts with a spark of creativity and moves through the hands of skilled designers and makers who care about sustainability, style, durability and substance.

Let's take you behind the scenes.

Design - where it all begins

This is where the magic starts! Our founders love furniture and love design, and this passion is fed through into every "Rawsider".

Our skilled design team dream up pieces that strike the ideal balance between form and function. They consider market trends, aesthetics, durability, cost of manufacture and practical use, ensuring each design is ergonomic, stylish, and built to inspire. In addition to these requirements, they prioritise the ability to manufacture using ethical supply chains and sustainable materials, with as much manufacturing “in-house" as possible.

CNC - precision meets performance

We can produce low and high volumes of products, both standard and custom. Our state-of-the-art CNC machinery is industry-best and is designed for high volume, control and precision. Using the latest software, every cut, groove, bore and hole is executed with millimetre-perfect precision, transforming digital designs into real-world components.

TRAditional - craftsmanship with a personal touch

Not everything is machine-made.Our traditional team brings the warmth of handcrafted detail and the ability to make something unique, proving that whilst technology is a must within a workshop, there will always be the need for the human mind and hands. Our team is made up of highly experienced bench-makers and cabinet-makers, along with trainees and apprentices who are hot on their heels to become the next master craftsmen of their generation.

bonding and veneer - layers that last

Here, our team fuses high-quality core materials with beautiful natural veneers, linoleums, solid block woods and new unique modern sustainable top surfaces. The art of bonding and veneering is sadly decreasing year by year. We truly believe that there is still space for hand veneering and bonding and our aim is to ensure that this wonderful process is passed on through the decades. This process allows us to provide custom and bespoke surfaces that enable architects, designers and customers to use their creativity.

edge banding - clean lines, seamless finish

Think of this as the final polish for every panel. Our edge banding machines feature the latest technology, allowing us to bond real wood and ABS edging to a core material with strength and seamless joints. We have CNC machines for standard straight edging, along with contour machines for circles, curves and wacky shapes and sizes!

wood finishing - bringing character to life

This is where colour, character and the final finish come to life. We use advanced finishing technology and controlled drying environments to ensure high-quality, durable results on woods and veneers. Most importantly, all our standard finishes are now fully water-based with low to no VOCs, protecting both our team and customers while meeting top building standards. Whilst we have a very large choice of colours and finishes, we always welcome the challenge to match or allow you to choose your own finish.

fabrication

Metal matters. Outsourcing metalwork often meant sacrificing consistency, quality, and the “art of the possible.” That’s why we brought it in-house with our own small-scale metal shop, where our skilled team can weld, linish, and fabricate virtually anything. This gives us full control over quality and the flexibility to explore creative solutions few others can match. Our in-house powder coating line also lets us paint all products in both standard and custom colours ensuring quality, reducing lead times, cutting transport, and delivering exceptional finishes every time.

packaging - pick, pack and go

The final act! The pick, pack, and go, team ensures that furniture is carefully picked, meticulously packed with a using a precision cardboard cutting machine, we create custom-cut boxes that perfectly fit each piece, minimising waste and swiftly sent on its way to create your dream space.

From first sketch to final delivery, every Rawside product is the result of teamwork, talent, and a whole lot of pride. When your new piece arrives, you're not just getting furniture, you're getting a slice of our story, built by people who care.

Design

CNC

Edgebanding

Assembly

Cabinet-making

Packaging