Furniture maker or other craft woodworker - job market

As a furniture maker or woodworker, you’ll use your creative skills and technical knowledge to design, make and restore pieces like chairs, tables and floors. Learn more about a career in woodwork, find out what it involves and what you’ll need to study and do to get a role.

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Who are the top employers of furniture makers and other craft woodworkers?

Types of employers for furniture makers and other craft woodworkers could include:
  • Antique dealers
  • Auction houses
  • Furniture manufacturers
  • Furniture restoration companies
  • Furniture retail chains
If you decide to specialise purely in conservation, you might also consider:
  • Historic and heritage organisations
  • Museums

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