Working Woodland Products Directory

Andrew Lawton, a Fellow of the Society of Designer Craftsmen, has been running his own workshop since 1980, designing and making, mainly to commission, furniture for the home, office and public buildings.
The scope of his work ranges from a simple single item to complete room schemes. Two of his pieces have been awarded the prestigious Guild Mark from the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers, and his furniture appears in the definitive 'Furniture for the 21st. Century' by Betty Norbury.Andrew has long been interested in 'green' matters, and likes to use locally grown timber where possible.

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Avad produce a range of unique furniture. Avad's vision is to design unmistakable furniture solutions using ground breaking production methods that value the hardwoods used. Avad's collection 'Aman' is a range of pieces suitable for domestic and contract use. Avad also offer a bespoke service, tailor made solutions to fit a specific space or remit. Aman is based on a unique jointing method - each piece of furniture is held together by its shape alone no screws, no glue! This method holds the key to the Aman collection's clean lines, high functionality and remarkable longevity.

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Andrew Skelton Furniture bring innovative design, high quality materials and attention to detail to a wide range of projects from small domestic commissions to large public schemes. Our work is generated by involvement with clients and user groups, responses to location and use and above all by our excitement in materials and the process of making.

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Anna is a furniture designer/maker with a keen interest in sustainable furniture design and production. Her work is mainly customer-led commissions from clients seeking innovative design solutions. She also undertakes public commissions. Her style displays Scandinavian influences with oriental origins that are models of simplicity and function. Anna works to commission and exhibits in certain craft galleries; she also lectures in furniture design and making.

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My work as a Furniture Designer and maker has continually developed over my lifetime. It incorporates the old and the new, the rough and the smooth and the course and the fine
I like to flavour furniture with raw reclaimed materials. I am an instinctive (?) collector, so I am told, and the most important element to the way I work, is that I have fun and break or bend as may rules as possible. Often my clients will give me a rough guide to what they want but then leave the final result to me.

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Finbarr Lucas originally trained in fine art and sculpture. After long periods of insomnia caused by designing shelves in his head, he eventually founded Finkfurniture in 2001. We now specialise in high-quality fitted cabinetry and storage such as fitted kitchens and shelving, working in solid timber and birch plywood. We work closely with our customers to ensure that what we produce meets their needs.
Our passion is to create beautiful, functional furniture that is a joy to use. We use only Forestry Stewardship Council approved wood materials, and are now working with South Yorkshire Forestry to source as much of our timber as possible from local forests.

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Outdoor sculptural structures, exotic environments and temporary installations for Parks Open spaces and school grounds
As a partnership between Graeme Ritchie & Scot Fletcher Handspring Design offers a wide range of creative services to the Public and Private sector client.
With a strong environmental ethos each commission is developed in collaboration with the client. Local materials, labour and expertise is utilised to the benefit of all

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My work involves working with stone, mainly using dry stone walling techniques. Occasionally timber makes an appearance in the production of seats, shelters, shapes and walls. I enjoy working both indoor and outdoor and feel the materials I use are adaptable to both situations.

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Cutting and carving elaborate catapult frames from fallen trees, as a boy, I moved into full tree trunk carving and ever more elaborate public art and private commissions after my degree in Fine Art at Sheffield Poly.
My work is figurative and about self reliance- using my bare hands ,chainsaws and chisels to refashion discarded timbers into unexpected treasures.

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John Thatcher makes furniture to private commission and also makes speculative pieces for sale via Craft Galleries and Exhibitions. He uses mainly temperate hardwoods from renewable sources. He makes and hand-finishes furniture pieces for the home to meet the exact requirements of his clients, using traditional cabinetmaking techniques.
John's designs are influenced by oriental furniture and modern architecture. He aims to meet contemporary design concerns to achieve: Quality, Sustainability, Simplicity and Significance.

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I am a chainsaw carver, a bone carver and a sculptor. I was introduced to carving on my travels in New Zealand . According to the Maori people, carvings of traditional design have distinctive spiritual meaning and mana (power.) I try to honour this concept by taking great pride in my workmanship.
My wood carvings are very organic, very tactile and reflect my fascination with the gentle sweeping curves of ancient Maori art. Using almost exclusively locally sourced timber from manage work in woodlands in and around Sheffield I make sculptural carvings for indoor or outdoor.

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As a Sculptor, I work predominately with green timber and use chainsaws as my main carving tools, enjoying the immediate interaction with my material to produce a wide range of individual, high quality figurative and abstract work to commission for both public spaces and private gardens.
I am currently developing the incorporation of metal, stone and glass elements in my work to contrast and complement the carved forms.
I also produce small-scale fine carvings and usually have a range of original sculptures and seats available for sale.

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Material began in 2002 and makes modern pieces for both commercial and domestic clients and customers
Unusually, we can produce pieces in metal and wood, all in-house. As well as 'homegrown' Oak, Beech and Sycamore, we also make use of exotic veneers, subject to proper environmental certification.
Material has secured development funding from South Yorkshire Forest Partnership to prototype and the produce a range of tables and benches using local native timbers, and that other great staple of the region - stainless steel. The launch is planned for March 2006.

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Paul McCarthy has been designing and producing furniture for over 30 years. Based in Sheffield, he specialises in bespoke pieces. Bringing his experience, he works closely with the customer to create a design ensuring each item perfectly matches the requirements. Wherever possible, the materials used are from local, sustainable sources.
Initially trained in antique restoration, I have always enjoyed this part of my career. I have an extensive experience in restoration, both individual commissions and work for the Sheffield Diocese. Fitted furniture can range from bookcases to wardrobes, dressers and kitchens. Working closely with customer needs and using my experience, furniture is crafted and tailored to individual requirements.

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The work I do has a strong contemporary feel, but is influenced by the values and of the early 1900's Arts and Crafts Movement. Following in this tradition of honest design, particular attention is given to construction detail to ensure pieces will last and age gracefully. I work mainly with sustainably grown European and North American hardwoods.
Minimum detailing is used as I prefer to let the form and contrasts of line and texture define a piece rather than excessive embellishments.
Both household and commercial furniture can be commissioned. By dealing direct, prices are usually comparable to quality ranges available from High Street stores - but you end up with furniture special to you.

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Sue Jenner is a Sheffield based Furniiture Designer and maker who undertakes commissions for homes and public spaces.
Sue integrates organic design with function and works mainly in hardwoods sourced from local forests.
Keen to make use of locally available timber, she has joined forces with other furniture makers and tree surgeons to buy a de-humidifying kiln to dry their own wood. Taking inspiration from the wood itself, Sue enjoys making furniture with a sculptural and natural feel.

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We own and manage a small timber woodland to the north of Sheffield. Although planted for timber the wood is rich in wildlife and is primarily managed for biodiversity. We have opted for small scale removal of trees, which allows continuous cover and mill the timber ourselves to supply any size of Oak, Beech, Ash, Birch, Sycamore & Larch. This supplied green but there is access to a kiln.
Inspired by visits to the Welsh borders we have created simple blocks of timber, which when highly polished make very beautiful objects that can be used in any context. These can be supplied any size.
Initially trained as a carver / Architectural Mason, Oliver Mellor has an interest in and also works in wood, carve letters and relief picture work that can be ordered or done to commission.

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