The Art of Design Issue 42 2020 | Page 38

38 SIR WILLIAM BENTLEY BILLIARDS The craftsmen at Sir William Bentley Billiards’ This truly bespoke approach, and the quality Developers can therefore furnish their workshop, in Marten, England, have designed of its work, has led the company to be widely property with a stunning piece of furniture, and made some of the world’s most beautiful known within the Interior design industry, and hotels and bars can offer a luxury feature bespoke billiard tables. With nearly 40 years Internationally, as well as in the UK. - beautifully suited to their space, possibly of experience in Antique Billiards restoration offering alternative use of this space – without and reproduction, they have become experts Many of their tables have been uniquely the capital outlay typically involved in owning in their craft. specified by top Interior Designers and are as such a piece of furniture. likely to be found in a Luxury hotel in the far Their aim has been to continue the Victorian East, or boutique Bar in Dubai as they are in a If you’re interested to find out more, tradition of Excellence in billiard table private Alpine Chalet or a Mayfair basement. the company welcomes visitors to manufacture by restoring and reproducing designs of that era whilst applying the same As a result, their table designs have become attention to detail and focus on quality to the increasingly diverse and contemporary, and creation of bespoke contemporary tables for the finishes, craftsmanship and attention to Snooker, Pool, French & Russian billiards, as detail are subject to the scrutiny of this most well as dual-purpose dining tables, matching discerning audience. accessories and billiard lighting. The appeal to these clients is clear – every The family-run business company is table is meticulously made to match the committed to providing a truly bespoke, interior design of the property it’s being made personalised service, producing unique for. furniture of the highest quality, from the finest materials. Each piece is handmade to order, with every detail subject to the client’s individual specifications – or that of their interior designer. Once finished, the tables are meticulously assembled on-site and set-up by the company’s experienced fitters. In recent years, working with commercial clients such as luxury Property Developers and boutique Hotels, the company has also started to offer their unique tables on a lease, rental or sale or return basis. its workshops and showrooms by appointment, or visit www.billiards.co.uk +44 (0) 1264 731 210