Gareth Neal

Gareth Neal is an East London-based furniture designer who through material inventiveness and curiosity, has helped to shape a new era in contemporary British craft. Gareth is passionate about honouring ‘people, process and place’ working collaboratively to champion the use of indigenous materials and traditional processes. Gareth Neal’s studio produces a variety of furniture pieces including seating, cabinetry and sculptural artworks all with a focus on sustainability and respect to the environment.

Maker's Story

Gareth Neal is an East London-based furniture designer who, through material inventiveness and curiosity, has helped to shape a new era in contemporary British craft. Gareth is passionate about honouring people, process and place, working collaboratively to champion the use of indigenous materials and traditional processes. Gareth’s studio produces a variety of furniture pieces including seating, cabinetry and sculptural artworks, all with a focus on sustainability and respect to the environment.

Maker's Quote

I definitely work from an idea, and then from a design. I’m someone who’s trying to get the wood to do what I want. I use certain aspects of its natural, physical properties. Some people get hypnotised by the timber itself, whereas I want to be in control of it.

Gareth NealFurniture Designer Maker

The Process

Gareth Neal has created numerous pieces for The New Craftsmen, including the Brodgar Chair. Inspired by the Orkney chair, a traditional piece from North East Scotland, the Brodgar is an exploration of materiality and unique processes of the British Isles.