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This very close attention to detail means that every single piece that passes through the workshop is finished to the highest possible standard . From directional headboards and feast-worthy dining tables , to talking-point chairs and luxurious fabrics , everything created by Ventura ’ s master craftsmen is made to order and can be bespoke , from sustainable hardwood sofa frames that can be fully customisable and finished in a wide range of luxury fabrics and finishes to a simple pared back buttoned dining chair or glass coffee table . “ The provenance of our product is very important to our customers ” says Arlene , who regards the bespoke furniture
workshops of Ventura ’ s Dublin HQ as comparable to the ‘ atelier ’ world of the fashion design studio .
Collaborating with individuals from different artistic disciplines is another way in which the strength of the bespoke principle can really flourish . Ventura saw the creative potential to build on the growing symbiosis between fashion and furniture last year , when Arlene worked with business entrepreneur and lifestyle guru Trinny Woodall to create a feminine tub armchair . “ The Trinny ” is chic and smart as well as luxuriously comfortable , and can work in both contemporary and
classic interiors , depending how each individual customer wants to interpret their order . “ The great thing is that our Ventura signature style can be easily adapted to personal taste ” explains Arlene who has styled and designed homes for fashion and media star influencers Vogue Williams and Millie Mackintosh in both London and Ireland .