NIGEL BRIDGES
      Kinnaird, No. 4 Capilaw Road
      St Boswells, Melrose
      Borders Region
      Scotland, TD6 OBJ

      Tel:  01835 822818
      e-mail: bridgesnig@aol.com

COMMISSIONED WORK

Most of my work is privately commissioned and furniture prices vary depending on scale and complexity of design. Work can take from several days to many months to complete. I am prepared to work closely with clients on design and give a range of options. Flexibility is the key word and I believe strongly in meeting the clients desired objectives. Furniture commissions start at around £1000.

As in all things, you get what you pay for. If you want an off the peg suit you do not go to a haute couturier.  

I am often asked to produce smaller pieces as special gifts and these commissions can start from as little as £500.

My workshop is situated on the Mertoun Estate and appointments can be made to see work in progress and discuss commissions.

BACKGROUND

I was born in Hawick, in the Scottish Borders in 1958 and educated at Jedburgh Grammar School and Hawick High School.

I spent six years in the Army during which time I served with the Royal Marines. This included active service in the Falklands War in 1982.

Leaving the Army in 1983 I worked for a short time in the former mining village of Newtongrange, outside Dalkeith, before returning to University for an unsuccessful attempt to gain a postgraduate degree.

This led to the City of London in 1984 where I trained as a stockbroker. I then spent four years managing communications and information technology.

A long held desire to make things led to a return to the Borders in 1989 where I set up a workshop on the Mertoun Estate, near St Boswells. I was greatly encouraged and supported in this venture by my wife.    

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