Studio Bly International, developed by James Bly, provides bespoke furniture commissions and design consultancy for collectors, interior designers and international clients. This service combines our workshop capabilities with global expertise and specialist consultancy.
Bespoke Furniture Commissions
Our workshop produces custom furniture to client specifications from Antique to Modern. styles. using traditional construction techniques and period-appropriate materials.
What We Create
Period-style furniture made to your specifications—dining tables, library desks, bookcases, cabinets, seating. Work is based on historical references, design books of the period, or existing pieces requiring matching.
We produce exact reproductions of documented historical pieces, adaptations of period designs to suit specific requirements, matching components for incomplete sets, and replacement elements for existing furniture.
Construction uses traditional joinery methods, hand-finishing techniques, and period-appropriate timbers including mahogany, walnut, oak, rosewood and satinwood.
Studio Bly International: Design Consultancy
James Bly established Studio Bly International to provide design consultancy for clients building collections, furnishing period properties, or requiring specialist expertise for interior projects.
Who We Work With
Private Collectors Individuals seeking unique bespoke pieces or specific furnishing items.
Interior Designers & Architects Design professionals working on properties, requiring authentic bespoke furniture. International Clients Our service extends globally. We've worked with clients across Europe, North America, Middle East, and Australia on all types of furnishing projects.
Global Network
Studio Bly International operates through established relationships across Britain, Continental Europe, and North America. We coordinate international projects including shipping logistics for clients based outside the UK.
Our Approach
Consultancy work is tailored to individual client requirements. Some need ongoing collection advice, others require project-specific commissions for design schemes,We work on both retained consultancy arrangements and project-specific engagements depending on scope and client needs.
Bespoke Commission Process
Bespoke furniture commissions begin with discussing your requirements, intended setting, and specifications. For complex pieces, we can provide design development showing construction details and dimensions.
Materials selection covers timber species, hardware styles, finishing methods, and upholstery fabrics where relevant. Workshop production uses traditional hand-craft techniques.
International Scope
Studio Bly International serves clients across five continents. We handle all asepcts for international clients, coordinate shipping logistics for overseas deliveries, and provide consultancy for projects regardless of location.
Language capabilities include English and French, with working knowledge of Italian and Spanish for European dealer relationships.
Discretion & Confidentiality
Many clients value privacy. All consultancy work and acquisitions are handled with complete confidentiality.
Getting Started
Contact us to discuss bespoke commissions. Initial consultations establish scope, approach, and how we can assist your project.
Studio Bly International:
Call: +44 (0) 1442 823030
Email: info@johnbly.com
Visit: Tring, Hertfordshire (by appointment)