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We are an exciting and professional business based in the Islands of Orkney. Situated on the West Mainland in a rural setting and surrounded by over six thousand years of history. The business was founded, by the need, for a better range of metal furniture. This included better quality, better choice and better value with an original design. There is a wealth of local artifacts that can inspire future designs. Together with our constant research and development program we aim to provide a superior design and quality of furniture.
Our Staff...
Robert and Kathryn, a Husband and Wife team, set-up the business and work as official partners. Managing the furniture production with over ten years prior experience in the manufacturing industry, eight years being a professional welder, Robert also holds a Diploma in Design and Innovation from the Open University. This has given him the experience and skill needed to produce a whole set of great looking quality furniture. Our excellent customer services and finances are handled by Kathryn, helped by years of experience in a busy city office.Our Production Facilities...
Our workshop has bending tools specially designed to allow us to produce consistently excellent quality furniture. The furniture frames are of a fully welded construction using heavy duty welding equipment to provide strong and durable furniture. Beware of sub-standard manufacturers who only spot weld their frames! Items are also manufactured from recyclable materials: Steel, Glass, Wood, Fabric and environmentally friendly foam.Our Pledge...
We aim to offer an individual and unrivalled degree of service, endeavouring to meet all your personal requirements. The business makes every effort to minimize energy use, waste and environmental pollution to help provide a sustainable future for us all and especially our children. We purchase our electricity from 100% renewable energy sources, with a RSPB tariff from Scottish Hydro Electric, to help reduce the production of 'greenhouse' gasses whilst also helping to nurture our country's growing renewable energy industry.
THANK YOU...
Dear Bob,
I write to say how delighted my wife and I are with the four St Magnus design chairs which have arrived so well packed by you and safely delivered by McAdie & Reeve.
We are delighted with the ImagineHowe, chairs and look forward to showing them to our family and friends. They will be a constant reminder of the happy times we have spent in the past in Orkney and to many we hope to spend there in the future with our daughter and seven year old grandson.
We look forward to keeping in touch, and wish you and your family every continued success with your imaginative and inspiring work.
Yours sincerely,
Charles Wickam-Jones
Archive of News and Information.
DRIFTWOOD TIMBER AVAILABLE
During our search for different woods in which to create some unique furniture we have accumulated driftwood planks and blocks. These can feature Toredo worm bore holes and eroded wood grain. They could be suitable for window displays or house design with a seaside theme.
Price depends on size, texture and of course beauty. Please phone or e-mail to find out if we have a piece suitable for you.
Planks: Four Approx 200x50mm by 2.7m long. Four rounded back the same length but thinner.
Logs: One 30cm dia. x 230cm long, One 15cm dia. x 270cm long. They have a large number of toredo bore holes of 5mm diameter. These are very heavy items, so we will probably cut them into smaller units.
[The ImagineHowe Website News - Jan 2008 - Jan 2010.]UNIQUE SHOP COUNTER FOR LAMB HOLM
The Orkney Wine Company will be opening a new retail outlet at Lamb Holm in Orkney later this year. ImagineHowe will be designing and building the sales counter for it. The outlet will be constructed in a log cabin style where the wooden interior will create a very natural appearance. Nearby is the world famous, and popular tourist attraction, 'The Italian Chapel' built by WWII Prisoners of war.
[The ImagineHowe Website News - May 2008-Dec 2008.]A TASTY PIECE FOR THE 'STROMNESS DELI'
Stromness delicatessen has now been refurbished as is open for business with the star attraction being a centre-piece display shelving unit. The proprieters required a unit that was designed to blend in with the surrounding wooden units but at the same time create a stylish contemporary feel to the shop.
[The ImagineHowe Website News - Sept 2006-May 2008.]OUR NEW WORKSHOP AT ISENGARD
Imaginehowe has now moved into a brand new workshop. We will be able to offer visitors a display of all our standard designs and some of the commissions that we are making from time to time.
[The ImagineHowe Website News - Sept 2006-Feb 2007.]MOVING TO A NEW WORKSHOP
Imaginehowe is going to be moving to its new workshop in August 2006. Purpose built for the manufacture of top quality products..
[The ImagineHowe Website News-Mar-Sept 2006.]WEST MAINLAND CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW
The Christmas Craft Show at Evie School in December was a great success. Our latest items including chairs, tables, shelving, candle holders and outdoor products were on show. We wish to thank all the event managers for making it so enjoyable. The event was organised by the Evie Link Centre.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Dec-Mar 2006.]GARDEN SHOW AT THE ORKNEY MART
That time has come again when we are all in search of those special items for our gardens. On show at this years garden show are Obelisks and plant stands with a mixture of candle holders. A statue centre piece of a Spitfire has been made to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VE day.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- May-Aug 2005.]A TASTY PIECE FOR THE 'STROMNESS DELI'
Stromness delicatessen has recently been refurbished as is open for business with the star attraction being a centre-piece display shelving unit. David and Yvonne Harrold, owners, required a unit that was designed to blend in with the surrounding wooden units but at the same time create a stylish contemporary feel to the shop.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jan-Aug 2005.]IMAGINEHOWE GAINS NATIONAL RECOGNITION WITH THE GUILD OF MASTER CRAFTSMEN
Membership was granted by The Guild's Council of Management in recognition of the company's commitment to work with skill and integrity, and its agreement to abide by The Guild's publicly declared aims and objectives. This follows approval of references submitted by a number of ImagineHowe's satisfied customers. The company is now entitled to display The Guild logo at its premises, on company vehicles and all stationery items. Membership of The Guild of Master Craftsmen offer many benefits to those able to satisfy the selection criteria.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jan-Aug 2005.]
CHAPEL TO FLY HIGH WITH ANGEL WINGS
Pupils at the Ian Ramsey Church of England School in Stockton-on-Tees held a design competition to create an artistic metal framed Cross for their Chapel. After many hours of careful deliberation a final outright winner was chosen.
The design called Angel Wings was conceived by student Annabel Davis and has been carefully constructed by ImagineHowe. It is now taking pride of place in the school Chapel.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jan-Aug 2005.]CHRISTMAS FAIR & CRAFT SHOW
ImagineHowe displayed a range of items at the craft show that took place at EVIE SCHOOL on Sunday 5 December. As always is a hands-on display of our weathervanes which this time was an eagle in flight.
The event was organised by the Evie Link Centre with the help of Mr Robert Beharie from ImagineHowe. This was a very popular event for all businesses who attended and may be held at the same time next year.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jan-May 2005.]'Make it in Scotland' workshop for design lessons.
ImagineHowe of Orkney attended the Make it in Scotland show for the second year running this Month. The show was a great success with over 60 pupils attending the ImagineHowe presentation and activity. The activity was to produce a new chair pattern for our metal framed chairs, with the best design being made and donated to their school. The overall winner as Laura Liddell from Stromness Academy. The chair was presented to the school on Monday 24 May to the delight of many.
Together with other local and national companies we have been helping students gain an understanding of the design processes, and the learning relevant, in the design and manufacturing industry.
The 'Make it in Scotland' event is organised all over Scotland by 'Careers Scotland'.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Mar-Jul 2004.]'Make it in Scotland' workshop for design lessons.
ImagineHowe of Orkney will be attending the Make it in Scotland show for the second year running. The show is now being held on 15 March, after the event was put back owing to bad weather. Together with other local and national companies we will be helping students gain an understanding of the design processes, and the learning relevant, in the design and manufacturing industry. We will be holding a competition where the best design pattern will be put into a chair frame and donated to their school.
The 'Make it in Scotland' event is organised all over Scotland by 'Careers Scotland'.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jan-Mar 2004.]CHAPEL TO BENEFIT FROM PUPILS' ARTWORK.
Pupils in Stockton-On-Tees are designing an artistic metal framed piece for their Chapel. Part of a design competition held over the summer, the winning design will be made by ImagineHowe and presented to the school Chapel soon. A final selection has been chosen but the final winner is proving to be a difficult choice. Further updates will be published soon
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Oct-Mar 2004.]STOP PRESS:
Have you been flooded or are under the threat of flooding? What better than our furniture, a tough protective paint finish and glass shelves means, no more worries from water damage.
It won't float away and is easily cleaned afterwards! [The ImagineHowe Website News- Oct-Feb 2004.]
For Sale:
Hat/Coat stand. A piece specially designed and made for the 'Garden Show', serial numbered,
satin black with three branches and six double sided hooks. Includes a branch for a Toddler/Child.
Click on the picture for item details.
This really is a one-off, when its gone, its gone so don't wait - buy now to avoid disappointment.[The ImagineHowe Website News- Dec-Jan 2004.]
LATEST DESIGNS REVEALED AT THE ORKNEY COUNTY SHOW
ImagineHowe of Orkney , as usual, were in the Craft Marquee at the Orkney County Show, Kirkwall, on Saturday 9th August. One of the special pieces to be on show was the 'One-off' TREE hat and coat stand on sale at £90.
A free prize draw to win a pair of beautiful 3 candle candelabra was held, and the winner, from over 300 entries, was Kanesh Pankhania from Tankerness. The winner was drawn by 2 year old William Beharie.
OUR NEW 0845 LO-CALL NUMBER TO CALL
We have now introduced 0845 226 1000, a local charged phone number, to the benefit of all our customers. The new number of has been setup so that you can phone us from anywhere in the UK, for only, the cost of a local call. You can still call our direct number of 01856 751 274. Together with our longer opening hours, 9am to 6pm, what better reason to get it touch now. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- July-Oct 2003.]LATEST DESIGNS ARE TO BE REVEALED AT THE ORKNEY COUNTY SHOW
ImagineHowe of Orkney will, as usual, be in the Craft Marquee at the Orkney County Show, Kirkwall, on Saturday 9th August. One of the special pieces to be on show will be the 'One-off' TREE hat and coat stand.
ImagineHowe will again be offering a free prize draw to win a pair of beautiful 5 candle candelabra.
***** UPTO 20% DISCOUNT ON SOME ITEMS ***** Only available on the day.
If you would like to meet us to discuss your requirements for a commission piece of furniture or any piece in fact, we would be glad to welcome your order on the day.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jun-July 2003.]The Annual Orkney Garden Show
Thanks to everyone who came to see us at this years Garden Show at the Orkney Auction Mart, Kirkwall. Held over the weekend of Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of May. A great deal of interest was shown both for the new Globe Sundial and Weathervanes.
We are always creating new pieces for our customers, please return to our site in the near future for more new and innovative designs.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Mar-Apr 2003.]'Make it in Scotland' show provides workshop for ImagineHowe design lessons
ImagineHowe of Orkney, together with fifteen other local and national companies, helped over 300 students gain an understanding of design processes and learning relevant in the manufacturing industry. It was held at the Pickaquoy Centre, Kirkwall on Tuesday 25th March.
With hands on demonstrations and design tasks to complete the students had an interesting and helpful start for a career in the manufacturing industry. The 'Make it in Scotland' event is organised all over Scotland by 'Careers Scotland'.
The competition held on the day, was won by Cara Stephen, a pupil from Kirkwall Grammar School. Her design of a Celtic Cross has been made into the pattern for a chair back. The chair is to be presented to the school shortly. Also from K.G.S. Amar Khadka, is highly commended for his pedestal design.
http://www.kgs.orkney.sch.uk/publications/kirkwallian/kirk.current.htm
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Mar-Apr 2003.]International Trade Show To Exhibit Orcadian Furniture
ImagineHowe of Orkney will be attending Scotland's International Trade Fair at the SECC in Glasgow on 24th-27th January 2003 next year. Among the exhibits to be displayed, on the ImagineHowe stand C27 in Hall 4, will be the popular Hanging Pot/Utensil Rack, Bookshelves, Folding Screen, Chairs and their newest product of Candelabras.
Hosted by Made In Scotland of Beauly, at the SECC, this exhibition stands to be the best attended so far. The stand space has already been 100% fully booked.
[The ImagineHowe Website News- Jan 2003.]
WINERY SHOP FITTED OUT FOR THE ORKNEY WINE COMPANY
With impeccable choice, The Orkney Wine Company of Operahalla in St Ola, Orkney have their winery shop fitted out with new retail sales furniture from ImagineHowe. Specially designed, built and fitted for the combined feeling of contemporary style with rustic charm. The items to be seen at the winery shop consist of : Bar and serving unit with integral wine glass holders, Etagere with wine rack shelves and Bottle shaped display unit. The main display unit has nine separate wood and glass shelves lit with three low voltage down-lighters, it incorporates three cabinet base units each with adjustable wine rack shelving. One base unit features metal weave doors.
Prize puts Maureen on a pedestal
Winner of the ImagineHowe prize draw at the County Show stand was Maureen Garriock, who is pictured receiving the pedestal from Robert Beharie from ImagineHowe, in Rendall.
The company are manufacturing exciting new designs of metal frame furniture based on historic art found in Orkney. Recent interesting commissions include a bottle shaped display stand for the Orkney Wine Company and a weather vane, featuring a flying goose.
[The Orcadian Newspaper - August 2002.]CHURCH ART AND CRAFT EXHIBITION
[The Stromness Church Art and Craft Exhibition in the Church Hall has more the 75 entries. On the craft side can be seen items]...[and no mean exhibit, Bob Beharie's "Etagere" - which has been purchased by a Church member and donated for Church use.]
[The Orcadian Newspaper - May 2002.]RADIO ORKNEY INTERVIEW
ImagineHowe has been featured on the popular Radio programme for the Orkney Islands - Radio Orkney. Robert Beharie, Partner and development manager, was heard describing the way the business operates and how the furniture is made.[Radio Orkney - March 2002.]
Crafts pull in the crowds at Tankerness House
More than 1,000 people have visited the exhibition of new craftwork in the front of Tankerness House in Kirkwall, since it opened ten days ago.
The Organiser, local photographer, Pam Farmer, from Sandwick, said that the response so far had bee "brilliant, and had achieved what we set out to."
The exhibition is for work by craftspeople who have started up in business in the last two years, some of whom haven't shown their products in a public space before.
Pam (centre) said that most interest had been generated by Racheal Harris from Rousay's driftwood and recycled material chair (to the right of her in the photograph); the metal furniture created by Robert Beharie from Rendall (extreme right); silver jewellery produced by Stewart Moar from Stenness and decorated glassware by Stuart Wylie of Deerness.
Pam Farmer added:"So many people have said they didn't realise these crafts existed until they came along to the exhibition. It has been a fantastic stepping stone for many of the businesses involved. It's been amazing."
[The Orcadian Newspaper - December 2001.]
~ Just a thought ~
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