Stephen is an Edinburgh based designer-maker of bespoke wooden furniture. He combines traditional joinery techniques and modern production methods in the pursuit of his craft. His work is precise with great attention to detail and is meticulously hand-finished to the highest quality.
Inspired by the philosophy and style of George Nakashima and the clean lines of Mid Century Modern design, Stephen strives for an elegant and simple aesthetic which makes the best use of the timber's characteristics combined with his own craftmanship.Locally sourced wood gives his work a palette of tones, grain and character that reflect the natural environment and Scottish landscape.
Stephen's work frequently employs contrasting and complementary elements - rough textures against smooth, dark tones against light - making them work harmoniously together. Often using a single piece of wood as inspiration, he creates furniture to cherish for generations. His portfolio contains examples of work produced in his signature style as well as private commissions produced to fulfil the clients' brief.
Inspired by the philosophy and style of George Nakashima and the clean lines of Mid Century Modern design, Stephen strives for an elegant and simple aesthetic which makes the best use of the timber's characteristics combined with his own craftmanship.Locally sourced wood gives his work a palette of tones, grain and character that reflect the natural environment and Scottish landscape.
Stephen's work frequently employs contrasting and complementary elements - rough textures against smooth, dark tones against light - making them work harmoniously together. Often using a single piece of wood as inspiration, he creates furniture to cherish for generations. His portfolio contains examples of work produced in his signature style as well as private commissions produced to fulfil the clients' brief.
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I like to work with locally sourced native species of wood with ash, beech, elm, oak, birch, sycamore and yew all making regular appearances.
Scotland is home to some incredible native hardwoods which offer a wide range of colours, textures and characteristics to work with.
Ash is a popular wood with a pronounced coarse grain pattern.
The sapwood ranges from creamy white to pale tan in colour and occasionally it has a pinkish hue, while the heartwood is light to chocolate brown in colour.
When dried, ash is one of the hardest native species available in the UK.
Scotland is home to some incredible native hardwoods which offer a wide range of colours, textures and characteristics to work with.
Ash is a popular wood with a pronounced coarse grain pattern.
The sapwood ranges from creamy white to pale tan in colour and occasionally it has a pinkish hue, while the heartwood is light to chocolate brown in colour.
When dried, ash is one of the hardest native species available in the UK.
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