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OUR CRAFTSPEOPLE
The De La Espada factory is filled with
skilled
craftspeople
with
varying
expertise including 3D drawing, operating
and programming CNC machinery, selecting
timber, cabinetmaking and upholstery. It
is in final assembly, in the capable hands
of Jardel, where all stages of production
come together to create the final piece.
After finishing and upholstery, products
are passed on to Jardel for final assembly.
Having worked in all areas of the factory,
Jardel has a deep understanding of the
craft of our products, allowing him to
skilfully make final adjustments to pieces
before they are sent to Quality Control.
He is essentially the first stage of QC,
as he meticulously checks the finishing,
assembly, hardware, alignment, and all
other details of a product, fine-tuning as
he goes. He finds satisfaction in seeing
each piece of furniture in its finished
stage, and with each product in our diverse
range made to order, every production week
is different, creating a variety he also
enjoys. Jardel’s great depth of knowledge
allows him to rise to the challenge each
day brings, and ensure strict De La Espada
standards are met.
In warm weather, Jardel travels to work
by bike or motorcycle and can be found on
weekends riding along the Silver Coast with
loved ones.
Final Assembly: Jardel
De La Espada furniture is built with a
respect for the unique characteristics of
solid wood, which requires our craftspeople
to take intelligent decisions regarding
stability and aesthetics at every stage of
manufacture. This is particularly evident
on our tabletops and chests of drawers,
where the expansive surface highlights the
expression of the wood grain.
Isabel applies her 26 years of experience
to the selection, sequencing, and gluing of
timber for planar surfaces and chests of
drawers. She works closely with Celeste, who
brings 29 years of experience, and together
they create the stunning compositions of
timber you find on De La Espada furniture.
OUR CRAFTSPEOPLE
For tabletops, they choose the planks and
sequence that are most pleasing to the eye,
always using the maximum plank width that
their demanding standards for strength
and consistency allow. This varying plank
width is characteristic of De La Espada
products, a detail that honours the
natural beauty of the material. For chests
of drawers, each drawer face is made from
a single plank of timber, chosen carefully
for its beauty and proportions, as well as
how well the colour and grain works with
the other drawer faces.
The discerning eyes of Isabel and Celeste
bring an added layer of depth and artistry
to De La Espada furniture, showcasing the
profound natural beauty of solid wood.
Plank Sequence: Isabel and Celeste
