Northcote Furniture UK

• Here is a hall bench I made • The Oak looks amazing in the late morning Sun • Using traditional techniques allows us to use the least amount of material necessary • That leads to a surprisingly modern look • I love how the choice of joinery method can have such a major impact on the aesthetics of a piece •

• So I am really pleased to be featured in the latest The Chippendale International School of Furniture blog post • If you can get over the large closeup of my face I talk sustainability in furniture making and how we can push design to do more, here is a little taste •

"I also like to think about how objects become antiques. How can we learn lessons from pieces of the past that have lasted for hundreds of years? Objects become antiques for 3 reasons: firstly, they are built using techniques and materials that are strong enough to withstand the centuries. Secondly, people love them, and the owners care enough to clean them, look after them, and have them repaired if and when they need it. Finally, they are versatile enough to change function over time and in different locations. Whilst our pieces might not become the antiques of the future – we can always dream! – we can definitely learn lessons from the past and apply these same principles to the pieces we make"

• Read the full piece on the Chippendale International School of Furniture website •

• Life has been moving at a pace over the last couple of months • After finishing the course at The Chippendale International School of Furniture we have moved back down south • I have been busy redecorating and doing a few bits in our flat • Setting up a space to work in takes time but hopefully I will be up and running soon so I can get back to actually making things! • For now here is my stick chair looking pretty good in morning sunlight •

Excited for the exhibition kicking off today at The Chippendale International School of Furniture

The designer furniture sale you won’t want to miss If you’re looking for a statement piece of designer furniture, don't miss The Chippendale School of Furniture’s annual exhibition and sale.

• Today's pieces are these two painted stick stools • Constructed of steamed Beech • Using traditional wedged tenon joinery • The exhibition starts tomorrow The Chippendale International School of Furniture •

• Dimensions •
• Height • 43cm •
• Width • 39cm •
• Depth • 30cm •

• Price • £500 for the pair • £300 each•

• In the run up to the The Chippendale International School of Furniture graduate exhibition I am highlighting the different pieces I've made which are all now available to purchase • This Carved Mirror is constructed from solid Oak • It features hand-carved texture and a white gold gilded mirror • For tickets to the exhibition check the link in bio •

• Dimensions •
• Diameter • 58cm •

• Price • £350 •

• This week I finished work on this coffee table • It has sliding doors on both sides to allow access & storage • Constructed of Olive Ash • It features painted door panels and hand carved details • This along with the other pieces I have made will be on show and for sale at the graduate exhibition 8th - 11th Sept • Link to book free tickets below •

• Dimensions •
• Height • 51cm •
• Width • 76cm •
• Depth • 50cm •

• Price • £500 •

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chippendale-school-of-furniture-graduate-exhibition-2021-tickets-162432962363

• My car has been in the garage so I haven't been able to get into the workshop a lot recently • So instead of an update on my lastest project check out my new blog post at https://linktr.ee/northcotefurniture • Here's a little excerpt •

"Sometimes a chair is for sitting on. Sometimes you use it for hanging clothes on at night. Importantly it is up to whoever owns it to determine its function, so as a designer I try to give the pieces I make as many potential uses as possible"

• This stick chair along with the other pieces I've made will soon be exhibited and for sale at the Chippendale Furniture School exhibition in Haddington • Running from the 8th to 12th September it is free and open to members of the public • The graduate exhibition is a great chance to meet some fantastic makers, as well as me! • To get your free tickets head over to this link to register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chippendale-school-of-furniture-graduate-exhibition-2021-tickets-162432962363?ltclid=86442eb2-6555-40af-b356-3bb8089d8773

• I have been very quiet on here recently • This latest commission has been keeping me very busy! • I delivered and installed it yesterday • It is an Oak filing cabinet with painted Tulip wood interior • Featuring brass hardware details and traditional joinery • A challenging but extremely rewarding build! •

• I took a break from the workshop last week & had a wonderful time traveling around the North coast of Scotland • The landscape never ceases to amaze • We are lucky to live in such a beautiful place •

• After a long week on the road a final stop off at Saorsa 1875 was a real treat • A vegan extravaganza to end on a high! •

• So I started a blog on my website • Link in bio • A nice place to share my thoughts on furniture and keep you all up-to-date with what I'm up to •

https://northcotefurniture.com/blog/