A joiner is what the French call a “menuisier”.e. an artisan who is skilled in wood. In the old days, royal families would commission menuisiers to customize furniture for their homes. We are brought back to the days when pomp and pageantry is the order of the day for Europe’s richest families, when we look at such fine furniture. One can imagine such furniture adorning the grand ballrooms of the ancient courts in France.
However, to enjoy such fine work, you do not need to travel to Europe or back in time. The surprise is that we still find that the royal and ancient art of classical handcrafted furniture by a master wood craftsman is, in fact, alive and well, right here in Perth. Rupert Eachells rare talent shines in today’s world of mass production and cheap imitations. He has been schooled in the near-lost craft of the traditional menuisier (the guild of woodcraft and joinery in France dating back to the 16th century). His training has been with the finest European craftsmen. Rupert is a menuisier at work when he works on his fine furniture.
He has displayed his dedication to his art form in wood. He designs and makes the fine furniture himself whether it is in the classical or contemporary styles. His work caters for every client’s individual’s needs and taste. Each piece of furniture is exclusively unique. Each item will surely increase in value over time.
Rupert offers clients the opportunity to enhance their dream homes with individuality designed and handcrafted furniture made from genuine Australian wood to suit a particular room decor or interior design. On the other hand, clients can chose to commission specific one-off items,.g. dining tables and chairs, hall mirrors, fire surrounds, a bedroom suite, occassional tables – the list is extensive.
Altars and pulpits for religious bodies have been designed by Rupert. It comes as no surprise that his work encompasses family insignias and coat-of-arms as well as corporate themes and logos. Rupert’s special gift is integrating Australian bush motifs and floral themes into his creations. You would have found his work displayed in a number of Furniture Expos and Royal Shows.
The ordinary home would not house Rupert’s masterpieces. Each piece is a furniture heirloom that can be handed through the generations. Very tasteful and proudly Australian, each piece of furniture is unique.
