F Bennett & Sons

Robert Bennett - Managing director Great grandson of the founder, Robert joined the company in 1967 after completing a 4 year apprenticeship at Norbury joinery works and the London Furniture College (City & Guilds). He continued another 3 year french polishing apprenticeship within the company before transferring into the management aspect of the business, eventually becoming Managing Director after his fathers retirement. He continues to control a highly skilled and successful family business with the full support and expertise of both his sons. Ian Bennett - Contracts Manager / Head Polisher The eldest son to Robert Bennett. Ian studied graphic design Reigate & Redhill College. His working career started with the company in 1994, working primarily in shop refitting and on restoration projects. While working within the business he studied his apprenticeship under the supervision of three polishers with combined experience of 100 years in the trade. He has applied his knowledge and experience on all the work undertaken under the company and now holds the position of contracts manager/head polisher, continuing the family name practicing the fine art of french polishing.

R.W. Bennett, the great grandson of the founder.

Using the hand skilled art of french polishing we prepare and treat wood to enhance the beauty of the natural wood. Traditional polishing methods are combined with the latest technology to provide heat and water resistant finishes for tables and wood surfaces. We can work on a variety of old or new, large or small furniture including dining & boardroom tables, panelling, bookcases, desks, staircases and doors etc, working in situ or off site depending on the clients needs.

We have an excellent history of maintaining a good relationship with our clients, some of whom we have worked with for many decades, our corporate client list includes, Shell UK Ltd, B.P. International, Bank of England, Grosvenor Estates, Schroder Investment Management Ltd, Lloyds TSB plc, Royal Chelsea Hospital and Deutsche Bank.