Nakashima ‘The Soul of a Tree’ from Art House Documentary
This segment from the documentary named ‘Art House’ by Don Freeman focuses specifically on the Nakashima studio and their furniture. How does "spirituality" add value to these pieces?
Wooden Spoons and Utensils by Nic Webb
British artist Nic Webb crafts objects using a mixture of materials, these include stone, metal and ceramics, but he mainly specialises in the manipulation of wood by making these beautiful wooden utensils.
Furniture by American Designer Aaron Poritz
These beautiful pieces that I'm highlighting today are by American-born designer Aaron Poritz, who specialises in crafting responsibly sourced hardwood furniture by hand.
Gateleg Table, Desk Pad and Containers by Studio Eric Degenhardt
Designer Eric Degenhardt has really impressed me with the progression of his own work, which can be clearly seen in his portfolio showcased on his studio website.
Florian Saul, Furniture Design and Development
German designer Florian Saul, his simplistic furniture was right up my street. Not only that, but I liked how he mixed the materials, for example using a cork seat, which gives the stool an interesting appearance.
New Lacquerware in the Shop by Maiko Okuno
Sometimes you just come across those designers or makers that instantly click, those that marry your aesthetic sensibility with the qualities of the final object. When I first appreciated Maiko Okuno's works up-close this was my exact feeling, the beautiful forms that I saw in the photographs were n
Objects and Furniture Designed by Tomás Alonso
It’s not the first time that I’ve come across the work of Tomás Alonso, mainly noting his fantastic furniture in the past, but I’ve also been admiring the smaller objects that he’s produced over the years.
Furniture Design by Michael Robbins
Michael handcrafts each piece of furniture in an old barn in the Hudson Valley of New York. Not surprisingly he's heavily inspired by Hans J Wegner, which probably accounts for the traditional looking aesthetic.
New Maker in the Shop, Japanese Woodworker Hiroyuki Sugawara
This blog gives me a place to showcase all my inspirations, but it also allows me to hunt for people that we could represent in the shop here in the UK. All of a sudden we seem to have become a destination for Japanese craft and design, possibly thanks to my fascination with the culture and also the
Furniture by Australian Designer Henry Wilson
Modular and handmade furniture seems to be work that I’m drawn to, I can’t pinpoint exactly why, but a few ideas came to mind the other day when I was thinking about the furniture that I personally own. Firstly, as a designer myself, I tend to prefer or remember the prototypes rather more vividl
The Detailers: Boat Builder Robert Darr
It’s funny how unusual collaborations lead to the creation of such interesting work. I guess over the past few years we’ve seen a heavy rush in content relating to the craft and design field, mainly focusing on makers and craftsmen. One particular field that’s used their talent to good effect
Branca by Marco Sousa Santos
It’s always inspiring to see creatives starting new companies, especially in this climate where a lot of businesses are floundering. One thing that’s great about creativity is that it doesn’t cost you anything, as long as you have a passion for something you can make a go of it and come up wit