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Wood worked so that you can... feel the spirit of the tree as it lives on in a beautifully worked article feel the flowing lines which match and enhance the beauty inherent in the grain and texture feel the love and inspiration with which each piece of wood is turned into a work of art.

With elements common to Shaker principles and the Arts and Crafts movement, my aim is to create furniture and other pieces which are functional, and yet also soothe the senses and feed the soul.

I have developed a method of working with each individual piece of wood in a free flowing way which achieves a classic contemporary style of graceful, organic furniture. I prefer to work with local timbers wherever possible, using traditional furniture making techniques. This approach enhances the inherent beauty in the wood, by working with the pattern and grain and allowing inspiration to dictate the design. Much of the work is individual, involving a lot of hand shaping and finishing. This inevitably takes more time, but also means that I invest more of myself in each piece of work, which in turn, gives you a uniquely finished product not only to enjoy, but also to make a positive difference to your life.

Please look at the gallery pages for examples of my work, click on the links below for details of upcoming exhibitons of my work, or visit me at my studio workshop to browse through my stock or to discuss your requirements and design ideas.

Richard Brockbank