John Droste Fine Furniture

09/05/2026

I will be travelling Australia in 26-27 and will take on project design, management and supervision on certain projects. Staircases in particular.

02/03/2025

18/08/2022

Well now, I have sold my machinery, most of my stock. Seeking employment with someone that can use my skills. Will relocate.

11/04/2022

I remember first starting contracting when I was 20 years old.
It never had been an intention to retire but now 45 years later, most reluctantly, have little choice but to close my business.
I would like to thank my past clients who have supported me through the years, worked with me in designing some amazing creations. Thank you, I will remember you.
Not to sure where I am going from here but I am sure I will find open doors along my way and many more years left in me. Moving closer to my children and grandchildren is most certainly an imperative to me.
So long and best wishes,
John

17/02/2022

Been building a dining table of Coastal Banksia (Top) and European Oak (Leg Frames).
When finished the table top will be a satin or matt finish.

03/09/2021

The last yacht that I fitted out.
A 50ft Van De Stadt.

20/08/2021

Table is now lacquered and delivered to one happy chappy. Thank you B&M.

28/07/2021

My clients want their table aprons to be mitred on the corners and with the legs flush underneath them.
This requires some irregular joinery to have the strength required to support a very heavy reclaimed timber parquetry table.
Challenges like this are what I love about my work.

Stay Safe.

12/07/2021

Been very distracted from work for some time.

Finished a few jobs though. The sideboard, a few window sash replacements, an extra leaf for a dining table.

Currently working on a parquetry dining table.

Take care everybody.