Company History

Founded in 1846 as part of a Builders/Undertakers Business in St John’s Wood, London, Tavener Joinery was an integral part of the building business C. Tavener & Son Ltd. In the late 19th Century, the business concentrated its efforts on the domestic residential market. In the 1990’s Tavener Joinery became a stand-alone business and continues to operate in this way.

Various small works projects were carried out, mainly in the prime residential areas of Hampstead and the West End of London, as well as larger projects including the rebuilding of part of the Wallace Collection in Manchester Square, London, and the reconstruction of the Adelphi Arches in the Strand.

The ethos and philosophy of Tavener Joinery is one of total personal commitment and discretion to its extensive and enviable private and corporate clientele, ranging from Royalty, the English aristocracy and big names in the worlds of theatre, film and pop music, many stemming from Roger Taveners long and established personal relationship with The Beatles in the 1960s. The family business continues today to provide and maintain the highest quality and standards of workmanship, no matter how large or small the project.

The Business has expanded steadily over the past 40 years and now has its own CAD department, spray priming and finishing facility and is also investing in CNC technology. We believe, however, that the quality of our work is more important than excessive growth, as attention to detail cannot be guaranteed if turnover increases too rapidly.

Tavener Joinery, continues to provide the finest bespoke joinery to many of the Taveners projects, as it has done throughout its history.

Well known and frequented venues including The Ritz Hotel in Paris, Annabel’s, Mark’s Club, Harry’s Bar, The Walbrook Club, and Mosimann’s in London, have all benefited from the quality and services of the business joinery production.
The business continues to evolve with an updated logo, stationery and new website launched this year.