"My designs come about through experimentation; through getting a piece of cardboard or a piece of thin plywood, manipulating it into a form that I tike and developing that into a piece of furniture. My aim within that is to be original as far as I can be. as aware as I am of what […]
Category: Furniture for the 21 st Century
. Martin Grierson
Martin Grierson has strong traditional roots: having been good at both art and woodwork since the age of eight, he was encouraged to connbine both of these interests in a career. He attended the Centrai School of Arts and Crafts and spent five years in architectural offices before setting up his own design consultancy. His […]
Nicholas Dyson
‘We will design and make something for our clients which is more than they could have imagined before they came to the door." Nicholas Dyson Nicholas Dyson only occasionally works at the bench these days, preferring the rapid pace of designing for his busy workshop where his ideas can advance more quickly. It was several […]
John & Louise Cropper 33
Hall table and mirror Olive ash burr veneers with masur birch were used to create an ‘aged* effect for this piece. The details below show the use of dyed veneers for the marquetry ivy that grows across the table top and face of the frame. Table: 860 x 910 x 410mm / 34 x 36 […]
John and Louise Cropper
As a husband and wife team, John and Louise Cropper have been making furniture for many years, but operating mainly as makers for other designers. Their craftsmanship is of the highest standard and highly respected in the trade. However, although still keeping a low profile and seldom exhibiting, they are now beginning to make an […]
Cato
"If you walk into a room thot has a beautiful piece of furniture – you could say the same of a stunning work of art, even a superb rug, anything – there is definitely something that emanates from that which contributes to the atmosphere in the home." Tony Portus Seven years working in management for […]
Matthew Burt
Dining table and ‘Tricorn’ upholstered chairs Diamond pattern sycamore with walnut line. Detail of dining table ‘Tricorn’ chairs in ash Occasional table CD lozenge Cherry and brass Lacewood. Holds 60 820 X 630 x 360mm / 36 x 25 X 14 in. Compact discs. 800 x 200 x 170mm / 32 x 8 x 7 […]