Oxford Planters People

Following in the footsteps of his father and both grandfathers, Leon grew up around woodworking and joinery.

He began his career in the 1990s as an apprentice cabinet maker before spending three years with the Countryside Agency, developing his knowledge of traditional joinery and wood machining.

Leon later returned to his father’s Oxford workshop, where he spent a decade specialising in architectural joinery for period properties. This background in cabinet making and traditional architectural joinery became the foundation for Oxford Planters, which he founded in 2004.

Today, Leon continues to lead the making and development of our work, from individual garden pieces to substantial bespoke exterior joinery commissions.

Sarah has been the public face of Oxford Planters for many years, working directly with private clients, designers and architects from initial enquiry through to delivery.

Her knowledge extends beyond the product collection. Sarah has contributed to the development of many Oxford Planters designs and works closely with Leon and the workshop on the practical and technical considerations behind individual commissions.

She is also trained to use the workshop machinery and remains hands-on with the making when required, giving her a practical understanding of the joinery as well as the design.

Sarah manages client liaison and site visits, helping to ensure dimensions, proportions, access and individual requirements are considered before work begins.

For enquiries or to arrange a private consultation, please contact sarah@oxfordplanters.co.uk.