Kraftinwood inc Chair Making Museum CIC
About This Museum
People don't just come to the Kraftinwood Chair Making Museum to see old furniture; they come to connect with the soul of a town built by wood and craft. In a former Victorian-era furniture factory on Grafton Street, you can almost hear the ghostly rasp of saws and smell the fresh-cut beechwood. It’s a wonderfully tactile place where you're encouraged to run your hands over the smooth curves of a Windsor bow or examine the precise joints that made High Wycombe famous. The experience feels less like a museum visit and more like a conversation with the generations of artisans who shaped this community.
Collection Highlights
The heart of the collection is its parade of iconic Windsor chairs, from rustic stick-backs to elegant comb-backs, each telling its own story. You'll also find the very tools—the pole lathes, the frame saws, the bobbins—that transformed local timber into global exports.
Visitor Information
Tucked away on Grafton Street in High Wycombe, it's a small but mighty spot; check their social media for opening times as they can be unique, much like the museum itself.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a characterful red-brick building that was once part of High Wycombe's bustling furniture-making industry, it retains that authentic workshop feel.
Contact & Location
Address: Grafton Street, Castlefield, High Wycombe Community Board, High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, HP12 3FA, United Kingdom
Phone: +44 1494 533302
Website: Visit Website
