Even from an early age Tom had a natural artistic flair as well as a practical, hands-on ability. Like many young boys, he has many fond memories of building model aircraft, and tinkering in his dad's workshop.
Developing a keen interest in modern sculpture while studying art and design foundation at Northampton's Nene College, it seemed natural to continue sculpture at degree level at one of London's prestigious art colleges, but with a yearning for a more grounded outlet for his creativity Tom decided in 1997 to study furniture design at Edinburgh Art College.
After graduating with a BA honours in 2001 and a period of working at Edinburgh's Lawson's Timber yard, he set up his own furniture making business, establishing a workshop in the beautiful grounds of Newbattle Abbey, Dalkeith, just outside Edinburgh.
Since then his business has gone from strength to strength, establishing an extensive portfolio of work and developing a beautifully elegant style of furniture that has attracted many notable clients, including: The Royal College of Surgeons; Dunfermline Abbey; the daughter-in-law of Scottish colourist, Samuel Peploe; Innis and Gunn brewery; and Edinburgh's Lord Provost.
Developing a keen interest in modern sculpture while studying art and design foundation at Northampton's Nene College, it seemed natural to continue sculpture at degree level at one of London's prestigious art colleges, but with a yearning for a more grounded outlet for his creativity Tom decided in 1997 to study furniture design at Edinburgh Art College.
After graduating with a BA honours in 2001 and a period of working at Edinburgh's Lawson's Timber yard, he set up his own furniture making business, establishing a workshop in the beautiful grounds of Newbattle Abbey, Dalkeith, just outside Edinburgh.
Since then his business has gone from strength to strength, establishing an extensive portfolio of work and developing a beautifully elegant style of furniture that has attracted many notable clients, including: The Royal College of Surgeons; Dunfermline Abbey; the daughter-in-law of Scottish colourist, Samuel Peploe; Innis and Gunn brewery; and Edinburgh's Lord Provost.
Services
Commissioning a totally unique item of bespoke, fine furniture couldn't be easier.
First, you'll be guided through the entire process by Tom Cooper, establishing the exact style and function of the piece.
Before being built, you'll be able to review detailed hand drawn design sketches, technical drawings and even precise scale models using the chosen timber, giving you an clear idea of scale, appearance and proportion.
Commissioning bespoke furniture is also an enormously enjoyable and rewarding experience, where you get to have design input into your own distinct work of hand crafted furniture, and even have the opportunity to visit the workshop to see it being created.
First, you'll be guided through the entire process by Tom Cooper, establishing the exact style and function of the piece.
Before being built, you'll be able to review detailed hand drawn design sketches, technical drawings and even precise scale models using the chosen timber, giving you an clear idea of scale, appearance and proportion.
Commissioning bespoke furniture is also an enormously enjoyable and rewarding experience, where you get to have design input into your own distinct work of hand crafted furniture, and even have the opportunity to visit the workshop to see it being created.
I have known Tom for some years now and have enjoyed the pleasure of commissioning items, the excitement of waiting for the completion, then living with and appreciating his excellent work.
Tom has an eye for taking some splendid wood, working with the grain and turning it into an item of beauty and usefulness.
There are few straight lines in Tom's work, curves and making the most of what the grain offers loom large and the results are outstanding.
We first met Tom in 2005, when we were looking for someone to make us fitted wardrobes.
Tom has an eye for taking some splendid wood, working with the grain and turning it into an item of beauty and usefulness.
There are few straight lines in Tom's work, curves and making the most of what the grain offers loom large and the results are outstanding.
We first met Tom in 2005, when we were looking for someone to make us fitted wardrobes.
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