Bespoke commissions
Commissioning bespoke furniture is all about collaboration. It’s a chance to bring your ideas to life through thoughtful design and skilled craftsmanship. Every element—from the materials to the smallest details—is tailored to fit your style, your space, and the way you live. The result? A one-of-a-kind piece that’s built to last and deeply personal. Working directly with a designer-maker means you get something that’s not just functional and beautiful but also uniquely yours.
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Selected work
The Birgitta chair
My first big commercial project was crafting 22 chairs for the restaurant Fitzroy in Fowey, Cornwall—a space run by the people behind Primeur, Westerns Laundry and Jolene in London; therefor as thoughtful as the food it serves. Set in a beautifully restored old bank, the chair pull inspiration from rustic milking stools, striking a balance between refined design and everyday practicality. They’re made from oak that grew just 30 minutes away, tying into the restaurant’s focus on local, in-season ingredients.
This project, named after my mum, was a game-changer for me. It shaped how I think as a maker and remains the defining start to my journey.
The weave bench
This bench is all about the details. Made from solid English oak, it features a handwoven Danish cord seat that’s as durable as it is comfortable. The wedged through tenons aren’t just functional—they’re a nod to honest craftsmanship and give the piece a grounded, timeless feel. Whether it’s in your entryway, at the foot of your bed, or anywhere else, this bench is designed to work hard and look good doing it. I have made several iterations of this design over the years for various clients.
The Daikanyama desk
Created to meet the challenge of designing a hybrid desk and dining table for compact spaces, this piece is crafted from solid and veneered English ash.
The standout feature is the continuous, curved edging that seamlessly spans from one leg pair to the next. Achieving this effect on a veneered surface isn’t simple, but by integrating the legs into the tabletop itself, this natural join allows for a single strip of solid ash to bend fluidly around the corners and along the table’s length—offering a clean, uninterrupted flow that defines the piece.
Double bow piano stool
I was thrilled to take on the challenge of designing a piano stool—a piece of furniture with demands that go beyond just form and function. When something is made for performance, it calls for a perfect blend of practicality and artistry, which is always an exciting design puzzle.
Traditional piano stools often feature thick, upholstered seats, but I wanted to see if I could push the design toward something sleeker and lighter while still delivering the responsiveness and comfort needed for playing. Striking that balance became the heart of the project, and it made me learn some elements of traditional upholstery as I created a platform with webbed seating, built up with a mix of foam to reach the comfort level required.
