names to know 7 FURNITURE

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1 CANDLES

DIAPHANE CANDLE CO Founder Anca Petrescu creates these sculptural seven-wick Tree of Light candles using high-quality poured beeswax that can be scented with organic essential oils.

2 WOODWORK

GRAIN & KNOT

Founder Sophie Sellu’s love of nature and purpose inspires her to craft tactile, functional wooden objects, all made from reclaimed, storm-fallen or sustainably sourced timber.

3 CERAMICS

OPENSHAW

Inspired by archaeological ephemera, Jonathan Openshaw uses ceramics to celebrate the way in which craft can encompass different meanings, forms and functions.

4 SUSTAINABILITY

CHARLOTTE KIDGER Charlotte Kidger is an experimental maker who turns industrial and valueless waste materials into sculptural and functional objects.

5 THROWS

DUSEN DUSEN

Designer Ellen Van Dusen launched womenswear line Dusen Dusen in 2010 before expanding into home goods in 2015. Pieces are inspired by the brain’s reaction to colour, movement and contrast.

6 TABLEWARE

THE COLOMBIA COLLECTIVE Collaborating and designing directly with artisan entrepreneurs, The Colombia Collective brings together traditional techniques with modern design to create soulful, stylish, handcrafted pieces.

OTZI LONDON

Having served an apprenticeship with Bill Amberg, leather designer Otis Ingrams launched OTZI London in 2013. He uses British materials to create his pieces.

8 ARTWORK

JO WATERHOUSE

Drawing heavily on her surroundings and British folk traditions, Jo Waterhouse is an illustrator and textile designer, whose characterful illustrations are made using techniques including printmaking, block-printing and hand collage.

9 LIGHTING

PALEFIRE

Palefire creates playful lighting that pushes boundaries. Pieces are inspired by historical design including art nouveau, abstract expressionism and mid-century Murano glassmaking.

10 SOURCE

HADEDA

Hadeda has a collection of unique home and lifestyle pieces sourced from talented artisans and co-ops from around the globe. Founded by Kate Kindersley, the company favours craft and design over mass production.

11 CANDLESTICKS

RUBY KEAN

Ruby Kean is a New York-based British artist and interior designer. Her work is colourful, bold and completely individual.