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Willow Chair
Annemarie O'Sullivan, Gareth Neal
£2,780
The 'Willow Chair' is a unique piece showcasing traditional craft for a contemporary audience. Inspired by the tactile qualities of willow, furniture maker Gareth Neal has partnered with master basket maker Annemarie O'Sullivan on this chair, which was designed for Decorex in 2016. The chair, through its intricately weaved back, references traditional basket making techniques.
The 'Willow Chair', combining traditional basketmaking with contemporary design, made by basket maker Annemarie O'Sullivan and furniture maker Gareth Neal.
The 'Willow Chair', combining traditional basketmaking with contemporary design, made by basket maker Annemarie O'Sullivan and furniture maker Gareth Neal.
Material: Oak, Willow
Dimensions: Height: 77cm, Width: 61cm, Depth: 56cm
Care Instructions: Wipe with damp, lint-free cloth.
Dimensions: Height: 77cm, Width: 61cm, Depth: 56cm
Care Instructions: Wipe with damp, lint-free cloth.
Made to order (12-14 Weeks)
Based in East Sussex, Annemarie O'Sullivan makes contemporary baskets using ancient British basket-making techniques. Annemarie grows around twenty varieties of willow, which she harvests by hand on a half-acre plot near her home. Working from a wooden studio in her garden, Annemarie creates both small-scale domestic objects and larger woven sculptures. Her baskets have been featured in The New York Times, The Irish Times, House and Garden and Country Living.
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.
