Craftsmanship Matters : The Art of Gilding
More than any other craft gilding is universal. It has been taken up across history and across the globe: first used 4,000 […]
Craftsmanship Matters : The Art of Gilding Read More »
Materials
MONOCHROME : Vessels of Transformation
Light caught in glass, colour distilled to its essence – Alexander Lamont’s Monochrome Series transforms an ancient craft into a study of
MONOCHROME : Vessels of Transformation Read More »
Craftsmanship Matters: the Art of Eggshell Inlay
2025 marks 100 years since the Exposition Internationale des Arts Decoratifs et Industriels Modernes, which coined the term “Art Deco”. The exhibition
Craftsmanship Matters: the Art of Eggshell Inlay Read More »
A Whiter Shade of Pale – Wall Sconces from Alexander Lamont
Strong, yet flexible, bronze is an exciting material to work with for its organic and sculptural qualities. Through the lost-wax process bronze
A Whiter Shade of Pale – Wall Sconces from Alexander Lamont Read More »
Shagreen: Material of the Masters
Shagreen or “galuchat” in French is a texturally rich and visually intriguing material that derives from the stingray fish. Shagreen was commonly
Shagreen: Material of the Masters Read More »
Negoro Landscapes :: The glowing highs and lows of natural lacquer
In the mid to late 1500s the Portuguese Jesuit missionary, Father Gaspar Vilela came to Negoro in the Wakayama prefecture of Japan.
Negoro Landscapes :: The glowing highs and lows of natural lacquer Read More »
The Spin Bowls
The Spin Bowls are our latest lacquerware creation. Simple yet complex; terraces of linear lines create arounded form onto which numerous layers
Straw Marquetry – Innovation and Design in a Fabled Craft
Straw marquetry is suddenly in vogue. After decades in the relative shadows of the decorative arts, it is today finding a much
Straw Marquetry – Innovation and Design in a Fabled Craft Read More »
Lacquered Straw Marquetry
Exploration and innovation of materials is at the heart of our company and the Lacquered Straw finish we have developed beautifully exemplifies
Lacquered Straw Marquetry Read More »
Hardware – The ‘Eyes’ of the Cabinet
“The door handle is the handshake of the building,” said Finnish architect Juhani Pallasmaa. Hardware on furniture – cabinet and drawer pulls,
Hardware – The ‘Eyes’ of the Cabinet Read More »