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Willow Chair

Annemarie O'Sullivan, Gareth Neal

£3,100

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.

Material: Ash, stripped willow
Dimensions:
cm: Width 61cm, Depth 56cm, Height 77cm
inches: Width 24in, Depth 22in, Height 30.3in
Care Instructions: Wipe with damp, lint-free cloth.

Lead Time: 12-14 weeks

The Makers Annemarie O'Sullivan Basket Maker - South East England

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.

The Makers Gareth Neal Furniture Maker - South East England

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.