Chairs, stools and seating made in the Herefordshire Borders
I was initially inspired by the Welsh and West Country vernacular style of furniture. The traditional Welsh Stick Chair is particularly interesting in its design: its primitive and archaic appearance has an appealing honesty and humility.
A solid seat of 3 to 4 angular legs, no leg stretchers and the sometimes crudely formed armbow to rest upon: What could be more of a functional piece of furniture to embrace the human body?
Showing at events across the UK
Hand Made Traditional
Wooden Furniture
Traditional Tools
I employ an Adze to create the unique shape of the seats as well as utilising an axe, drawknife and shavehorse.
Locally Sourced & Stylish
I use local seasoned Oak and Ash as the materials alongside metals such as Goldleaf, brass and solder to highlight the profiles of my pieces. The end product combines comfort, elegance and function.
A Natural Finish
Using wirewool (iron) and vinegar (acid), I am able to produce the blue/black colours in my work simply by allowing the natural chemistry of the tannin in Oak to react with them.
Testimonials
“We have long coveted Neil’s Stick back chairs since seeing his beautiful work at a game fair many years ago - we now have a beautiful pair of our own - and loved them so much he made us 4 oak stools to compliment the set. His work is beautiful functional and each piece individual”
“It was a pleasure to buy our generously proportioned high backed chair from Neil at Hatfield Living Crafts. Contemporary yet traditional. It is super comfortable, such a focal point and always admired by our visitors”
“We had two stunning stools made for our narrowboat. They are works of art. And so very comfortable. We use them more than anything else on the boat! Neil Is a master craftsman and very easy to “work with”. Fabulous pieces of furniture, comfortable, stylish and easy to fall in love with”
