Lime Kiln Furniture - Addingham.
* http://www.limekilnfurniture.com/index.html
* Bespoke, handmade furniture to order - kitchens, bedrooms, dining rooms, living rooms & studies.
* They employ a very small workforce.
Daedalian - individually crafted furniture - Oxenhope.
* http://www.daedalianfurniture.co.uk/index.php
* Bespoke bedrooms, kitchens, offices and commission pieces.
* There is a workforce of 8 people both designers and makers.
* "Daedalian Ltd design and manufacture high quality fitted and freestanding furniture for the bespoke market. Set-up in 2000, the business is located in Oxenhope (Keighley).
The company's furniture is specifically designed and made to incorporate the style and requirements of each individual customer.
Daedalian are a dedicated team offering individuality and excellence from concept to installation."
(Quote from 'freeindex' an information and comparison website.)
Thirsk Furniture - Thirsk (out of the 10 mile radius)
* http://www.thirskfurniture.co.uk/contact.asp
* Bespoke - business contract furniture and private/public commission pieces.
* Chris Blair the managing director employs 19 people.
Wednesday, 9 November 2011
Scovby - Danish Dining Rooms & Makers Marks.
Scovby – ‘Excellent Dining Room Furniture’
Scovby are a Danish dining room design and making company established by one man in a workshop back in 1933. From what I know and have seen of their furniture form and function go ‘hand in hand’, as it is both aesthetically pleasing and functional – for example is dining table has 2 hidden folding leaves to transform it from a 6 seated to a 12, also incorporating the base to create a sculptural whole.
I like the crisp look and slightly different shapes obtained in an otherwise simple design, I am also drawn to the discrete design features of Scovby’s furniture.
Description statement – taken from their website,
“The perfect design
To Skovby the perfect design is that which combines form and function in a beautiful piece of furniture.
When viewed at your local retailer our quality needs no explanation.” They pride themselves on form, precision and quality control.
The furniture Scovby produce is in a wide range of solid wood and veneered wood products, in everything from maple to wenge
Confide Round Extending Dining Table
Makers marks on their furniture
Mouseman.
Lifetime furniture.
Here is another example of how ‘lifetime furniture’ mark their furniture with decals, stating what it is and its batch number.
Herter Brothers Furniture.
Is a old furniture making company, piece seen here was made in 1865 and is estimated to sell for between $25000 and $35000 at auction. Seen on the left is a stamp on the underside of a piece and has left and indented cut mark, labelling it ‘HERTER BRO’S’.
Harvey Ellis.
Chest of drawers by Harvey Ellis – for Gustav Stickley in the early 1900’s, each dovetailed drawer is numbered and the chest is marked on the back with a 2.75” decal seen on the right. Est value is $15000 - $20000.
American modern.
An example of a standard furniture company who mark their work with an ink stamp seen here, on the back or the underside of each piece of furniture.
Scovby are a Danish dining room design and making company established by one man in a workshop back in 1933. From what I know and have seen of their furniture form and function go ‘hand in hand’, as it is both aesthetically pleasing and functional – for example is dining table has 2 hidden folding leaves to transform it from a 6 seated to a 12, also incorporating the base to create a sculptural whole.
Description statement – taken from their website,
“The perfect design
To Skovby the perfect design is that which combines form and function in a beautiful piece of furniture.
When viewed at your local retailer our quality needs no explanation.” They pride themselves on form, precision and quality control.
The furniture Scovby produce is in a wide range of solid wood and veneered wood products, in everything from maple to wenge
Confide Round Extending Dining TableMade from solid oak
Price £2150.00
Makers marks on their furniture
Mouseman.
Robert ‘Mouseman’ Thompson is known for his traditional and rustic furniture – with his trademark carved mouse on each and every piece.
Lifetime furniture.
Herter Brothers Furniture.
Harvey Ellis.
Chest of drawers by Harvey Ellis – for Gustav Stickley in the early 1900’s, each dovetailed drawer is numbered and the chest is marked on the back with a 2.75” decal seen on the right. Est value is $15000 - $20000.
American modern.
An example of a standard furniture company who mark their work with an ink stamp seen here, on the back or the underside of each piece of furniture.
Wednesday, 2 November 2011
Wednesday, 26 October 2011
October reading week 2011 - review
It is now October the 26th 2011, I have had a good first half term of college, lived the student life to the full - a heavy balance of drunken antics and fun to not so much work. Briefs have been read lecture notes have been written but the beer has always come first. I have used this week to set my priorities right and get on with some reading, drawing and essay prep. I am now up date with work set over the past few weeks and plan to get 'cracking' with the briefs set that are in for Christmas.
I am also very much looking forward to getting my hands on my timber I ordered for my first workshop project - the two draw cabinet, just a few more dovetails to practice first.
Dave
I am also very much looking forward to getting my hands on my timber I ordered for my first workshop project - the two draw cabinet, just a few more dovetails to practice first.
Dave
Sunday, 16 October 2011
Why Am I Here - What do I want to....
Task 2
1, Identify and explain 5 reasons why you chose to study on this program.
• I wanted to progress from A-levels to a higher education course.
• I have always been very interested in design and making is a passion of mine and this course just fit the bill.
• It is the perfect opportunity for me to develop my skills in all areas and achieve a degree at the end.
• Leeds College of art is a highly regarded institute to study at.
• The college is within travelling distance if I were to move back home.
2, Identify and explain 5 things that you want to learn during your time on the program.
• I want to learn how to use CAD at a proficient level as it will help me throughout my designing and making and on into industry.
• Build up a range of making skills in the workshop both hand and machine production allowing me to become a very versatile and employable furniture maker.
• How work out costings of materials, labour, transport ect - to be well equipped for when I finish the course.
• I want to improve my ability to communicate my ideas, both in drawing and writing.
• How to cut Japanese dovetails accurately.
3. Identify and explain 5 skills that you think are your strengths.
• I think I am good at expressing my ideas, both verbally and on paper.
• I am already quite competent at using hand tools in the workshop although there is much more to learn.
• I have quite a good understanding of and ability to use the machines in the workshop.
• I am an active person – enjoy racket sports and rugby - table tennis.
• I have good organizational skills, in terms of work, deadlines, money ect.
4. Identify and explain 5 things you want to improve.
• I want to improve my essay skills, to allow me to write good dissertations for my degree.
• Gain more confidence in myself, meeting new people and believing in my work etc.
• Broaden my skills-set, to become employable and successful.
• My fitness, to become a better downhill mountain biker.
• A better artist and designer to support my making skills.
5. Identify and explain 5 ways that you will evaluate your progress.
• I can refer back to my portfolio of previous work as it is in chronological order.
• Keep this blog going and compare work from the dates posted – written, practical and drawing work.
• Get an opinion of my progress from my peers in ‘crits’ and evaluations.
• Get feedback from my tutors on my BA course, both informal views and formal assessments.
• I am still in contact with my design teaches from A-levels – which would allow me to get their views on my progress through my degree and after.
6. Identify 5 questions you want to find the answer to.
• Where will I be 10 years from now?
• Is ‘clustefuck’ a term used though out furniture making of just a Richard Jones classic?
• How do you go about writing a 8000 word essay?
• What is my true passion in life?
• Will I ever win the lottery?
1, Identify and explain 5 reasons why you chose to study on this program.
• I wanted to progress from A-levels to a higher education course.
• I have always been very interested in design and making is a passion of mine and this course just fit the bill.
• It is the perfect opportunity for me to develop my skills in all areas and achieve a degree at the end.
• Leeds College of art is a highly regarded institute to study at.
• The college is within travelling distance if I were to move back home.
2, Identify and explain 5 things that you want to learn during your time on the program.
• I want to learn how to use CAD at a proficient level as it will help me throughout my designing and making and on into industry.
• Build up a range of making skills in the workshop both hand and machine production allowing me to become a very versatile and employable furniture maker.
• How work out costings of materials, labour, transport ect - to be well equipped for when I finish the course.
• I want to improve my ability to communicate my ideas, both in drawing and writing.
• How to cut Japanese dovetails accurately.
3. Identify and explain 5 skills that you think are your strengths.
• I think I am good at expressing my ideas, both verbally and on paper.
• I am already quite competent at using hand tools in the workshop although there is much more to learn.
• I have quite a good understanding of and ability to use the machines in the workshop.
• I am an active person – enjoy racket sports and rugby - table tennis.
• I have good organizational skills, in terms of work, deadlines, money ect.
4. Identify and explain 5 things you want to improve.
• I want to improve my essay skills, to allow me to write good dissertations for my degree.
• Gain more confidence in myself, meeting new people and believing in my work etc.
• Broaden my skills-set, to become employable and successful.
• My fitness, to become a better downhill mountain biker.
• A better artist and designer to support my making skills.
5. Identify and explain 5 ways that you will evaluate your progress.
• I can refer back to my portfolio of previous work as it is in chronological order.
• Keep this blog going and compare work from the dates posted – written, practical and drawing work.
• Get an opinion of my progress from my peers in ‘crits’ and evaluations.
• Get feedback from my tutors on my BA course, both informal views and formal assessments.
• I am still in contact with my design teaches from A-levels – which would allow me to get their views on my progress through my degree and after.
6. Identify 5 questions you want to find the answer to.
• Where will I be 10 years from now?
• Is ‘clustefuck’ a term used though out furniture making of just a Richard Jones classic?
• How do you go about writing a 8000 word essay?
• What is my true passion in life?
• Will I ever win the lottery?
Thursday, 29 September 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
First entry-BBC child of our time.
Today i took the BBC child of our time test, i found that i am a very average 'kinda' guy compared with people my age, sex, eye colour and without siblings. Although against everyone i found that i'm a more agreeable, open and extravagent pesrson than the average - this was supprising!
Dave
Dave
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