Made-to-measure brass metalwork, manufactured to your drawings.
In bespoke furniture and specialist joinery, it's often the smallest details that make the biggest difference. A perfectly finished brass trim, a custom handle backing plate or a carefully designed metal frame can transform a piece of furniture from something functional into something exceptional.
But sourcing these individual components isn't always straightforward.
Standard products rarely offer the exact dimensions, finish or fixing arrangement required for a bespoke project. That's where working with a specialist metal manufacturer can make all the difference.
At Ash Architectural, we work with joinery companies, furniture manufacturers, cabinet makers and interior fit-out specialists to manufacture bespoke brass components from our Nottingham workshop.
Brass Metalwork Designed Around Your Project
Every joinery project is different, and the metalwork needs to reflect that.
Whether you're manufacturing a high-end residential kitchen, specialist cabinetry, a commercial reception desk or bespoke hotel furniture, we can help with components manufactured to your individual drawings and specifications.
Our work can include:
Brass trims and edging: Made-to-measure decorative trims for cabinets, doors, panels and furniture.
Brass handle backing plates: Custom plates manufactured to suit specific handle dimensions and fixing positions.
Metal frames and surrounds: Decorative frames for cabinetry, mirrors and architectural features.
Furniture legs and supports: Bespoke metal components designed to complement furniture and joinery.
Brass shelving details: Shelving supports, edging and decorative metal components.
One-off metal components: Specialist pieces that cannot be sourced from a standard product catalogue.
Components can be manufactured as individual pieces or, where practical, as assembled metalwork ready for integration into your project.
Manufacturing Brass Components from Drawings
One of the most important parts of bespoke metal fabrication is understanding how a component needs to work within the finished product.
We regularly work from technical drawings, CAD details, PDFs and dimensioned sketches.
When reviewing a project, we consider not only the appearance of the component but also the practical requirements of manufacturing it.
These may include material thickness, fixing positions, drilling, countersinking, edge preparation, finish requirements and how the item will be assembled.
For joinery manufacturers, this can mean receiving loose metal trims ready to install in your own workshop, or completed metal assemblies where appropriate.
Our aim is to manufacture components that fit into your production process as smoothly as possible.
One-Off Components and Small Production Runs
Not every project requires hundreds of identical parts.
Some of the most interesting bespoke furniture projects involve a limited number of specialist components manufactured specifically for one commission.
Equally, a furniture manufacturer may need a batch of matching metal parts for several pieces of furniture.
We welcome enquiries for individual components, small production batches and larger project requirements.
Choosing the Right Brass Finish
The finish of a brass component can have just as much impact as its shape.
Popular options include:
Satin or brushed brass for a softer, contemporary appearance
Polished brass for a brighter, reflective finish
Antique or aged brass for added warmth and character
Weathered brass for a more textured, established appearance
Where a particular appearance is required, we recommend agreeing a physical finish sample before full production.
This is particularly important when metal components must complement other materials or existing fittings within the same scheme.
Over 20 Years of Experience Working with Brass
Our experience with brass goes back more than 20 years through our established manufacturing business, Ash Door Furniture, where we have specialised in producing both standard and bespoke architectural door handles.
Over the years, we've developed extensive knowledge of working with brass, from machining and fabrication through to specialist surface finishing. We offer a range of finishes, including satin, polished, antique brass and bronze patina, with our finishing carried out in-house using techniques we've developed and refined ourselves.
Understanding the material is just as important as understanding the design.
Brass behaves very differently from stainless steel. Its composition, surface characteristics and reaction to different finishing processes all influence the final result. Knowing how to work with these properties is essential when producing high-quality, consistent metalwork.
It's this hands-on knowledge that we bring to Ash Architectural. Whether we're manufacturing a bespoke brass handle, a decorative furniture component or a larger architectural feature, we understand how material selection, manufacturing methods and finishing techniques work together.
For us, bespoke metalwork isn't simply about creating something that looks beautiful. It's about understanding the material, knowing how to work with it and producing something that's made to last.
A Manufacturing Partner for Joinery Businesses
Ash Architectural is built on more than 35 years of manufacturing experience through our established architectural hardware business.
We understand that joinery manufacturers and furniture makers need more than an attractive finished component. They need accurate dimensions, reliable communication and a supplier who understands the importance of the details.
Whether you need a batch of brass handle plates, precision-made cabinet trims or a larger package of bespoke metalwork, we're happy to review your requirements.
Have a Brass Component You Need Manufactured?
Send us your drawing, dimensions, required quantities and preferred finish.
We can review the details and provide a quotation for manufacture.
Email hello@asharchitectural.co.uk
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