Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson (1936-2013) is an ex Mouseman craftsman who started his apprenticeship with Robert Thompson in 1951, establishing a great friendship with their famed master carver Stan Dodds, a close relationship which endured for the remainder of both their lives.

Displaying entrepreneurial flair and fully trained as a craftsman, he established Squirrel Furniture in 1957 in his home village of Husthwaite, near Thirsk. Utilising the techniques and craftsman skills acquired at Robert Thompson’s, he adopted a squirrel as his signature carving and developed a thriving family business which has endured to this day. His son Trevor was taught carpentry skills by Wilf from an early age. Trevor also trained independently as an upholsterer and continues the family business alone following Wilf’s death in 2013, producing fine adzed solid oak furniture and collectables for discerning clients.

Browse our collection of Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson pieces for sale, or previously sold, below.

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Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Early Oak Dished Top Stool, 1960s

£ 495

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson 3’ Bespoke Oak Cabinet, 1960s

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Squirrelman Wilf Hutchinson 12″ Oak Table Lamp

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Wilf Squirrelman Hutchinson Oak Dressing Stool

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Wilf Hutchinson Squirrelman 10 ½” Oak Fruitbowl

‘Squirrelman’ Wilf Hutchinson 3’ Oak Coffee Table

Wilf Squirrelman Hutchison Oak Serving Trolley

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Wilf Squirrelman Hutchinson 7 3/4″ Oak Bowl

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Wilf Squirrelman Hutchinson Oak Cheeseboard

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Oak Serving / Hall Table

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Squirelman Wilf Hutchinson 7 3/4″ Oak Dish

‘Squirrelman’Wilf Hutchinson Glazed Oak Bookcase / Display Cabinet

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Oak Carved Squirrel

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Oak Cheval Mirror

‘Squirrelman’ Wilf Hutchinson, Oak Blanket / Storage Box

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Bespoke 12” Oak Jewellery / Keepsake Box

‘Squirrelman’ Wilf Hutchinson Pair of Oak Napkin Rings

‘Squirrelman’ Wilf Hutchinson 6’ Oak Sideboard

‘Squirrelman’ Wilf Hutchinson Early 9 1/4” Oak Fruitbowl

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak 2 Tier Trolley

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Chandelier

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Chandelier

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Hall Table /Seat

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Ashtray

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson 7’6″ Dining Table and 10 Chairs

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson 15” Oak table Lamp

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson 19” Oak Book Trough

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Dished Oak Stool

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Dished Stool

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Corner Cabinet

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Candelabra

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Writing Bureau

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Ashtray

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Rare Early Cheeseboard

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Early Oak 2’6” Coffee Table

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak Settle / Monks Bench

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Early Oak Book Trough

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Corner Cabinet

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Lattice Backed Carver Chair

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Extending Dining Table and 4 Chairs

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Early 18 1/2” Stool or Occasional Table

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak 4’6” Sideboard

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Writing Bureau

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Magazine Rack

Wilf Hutchinson ‘Squirrelman’ Oak Serving Trolley

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Oak Ashtray

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak 12″ Fruitbowl

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Oak Table Lamp

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Oak Side Table and Seat

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, 5′ Oak Sideboard

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson 5′ Oak Dining Table and 6 Chairs

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, 12″ Adzed Yorkshire Oak Breadboard

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, 12″ Adzed Yorkshire Oak Fruitbowl

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson, Early 9 ½” Oak Fruitbowl

Wilf ‘Squirrelman’ Hutchinson Oak 4’ Octagonal Dining Table