Bespoke Wooden Furniture, Sculptures & Serving Boards
What drives me is the process of seeing inside the wood and its hidden shapes.
In the swirls and grain is evidence of the life of the tree. I collect wood around the seasons, trees washed up on beaches, roots that have invaded a wall, naturally felled timber. Wherever there is wood there is life and an opportunity for me to sculpt my work.
Once the wood is found and reclaimed the preparation begins, drying can take from one to five years and is a critical chapter in the creation process before I can begin to sculpt and to carve. Each tree is a unique entity, it has a personality and a set of growing traits, my job is to understand that history and work with it.
My work begs to be explored and touched by the viewer. Whether it is a sculpture, furniture or small abstract forms. Each piece is unique and reveals its history and memory through the natural shapes and grain. My mission is to fuse together a union of its life and its journey afterwards.
Each piece I create is a personal journey, never being sure of exactly what I am going to create or how it may change me or my working practice. Impermanence and the forces of nature drive my work, the most important aspect being the effect of water. It has played a constant role in my travels around the world and how I find the wood I work with.
I am always mindful of my place in nature, not external to it but an active participant within the environment. Being aware of the interconnection of all things has always had a profound effect on my connection with trees and the energy held within them.
The Process
Project Brief
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From your brief I will produce drawings, visuals and an initial quote. I will make suggestions on suitable woods, materials, finishes.
At this stage a second meeting we will go through the drawings and quote and note any changes you wish to make. If you make any changes, we will supply new drawings.
Build
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You will be invited to the workshop to view your project being made. We can discuss final touches such as legs, handles, finish and colour.
Deliver
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If you have any questions, message me or give me a call on +33 7 86 72 08 91.
Bespoke Furniture
REUSE, RECYCLE, REPURPOSE
Bespoke sculptured furniture designed and created for you, using ethically sourced and recycled wood.
Each piece of wood has a history that can never wear away - its soul and character are etched into every grain. But now it has a new life and a new character - recycled, re-purposed and reborn. Take a moment to admire the beauty of the wood and the intricacies of the grain. This beautiful bespoke furniture has a past, present and a bright, new future.
Now, imagine owning something that no one else in the whole world will ever be able to recreate.
Serving Boards
MADE TO ORDER
Sapele wood serving platters. These were original commissioned for a UK restaurant in Liverpool. The serving boards are made with a cut out for adding your own bowl for oil, relish, etc. The carved insert allows the boards to be held without the bowl falling off the board! The wood finish is vegan-friendly mineral oil.
Design your own
You can design your own serving platters or boards to suit your needs, and to fit any dish or serving bowls that you use in your premises. Boards can also be branded to include your business name or logo as part of the design.
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Your wood-ware will last for many years if treated with care.
To ensure longevity here are my suggestions to ensure you enjoy your item for many years to come.
Clean your item after each use by hand with a little soap and hot water. Please, do not clean your board in your dishwasher (Think of board as a piece of art). Wipe by hand and allow it to dry upright. White vinegar, , or freshly cut and a little crushed sea-salt and lemon can be used to disinfect and remove harsh odours.
Do not leave your wood cutting board in standing water. This can cause the board to split.
Use a food-safe mineral oil to reseal your board once a month. This will help maintain an attractive finish, prevent cracking, and seal the grain against bacteria and the penetration of moisture.
Flax seed oil, walnut oil, butcher block oil, and beeswax are all suitable alternatives. Stay away from vegetable oils, which will turn rancid and are hard to remove once applied.
Warm the oil or wax mix before applying to your board.
Rub the oil with a lint-free cloth in the direction of the wood grain. Allow the oil to soak in between each of the 3 or 4 coats needed. Wait a hour or two and then wipe off the excess oil that did not soak in.
If you have any questions regarding aftercare from my shop please get in touch.
Oak Cube Sculptures
In 2017, I began a new work project, using French Oak to create a series of 30 cube sculptures. The aim of the work was to re-evaluate my path as an artist; to dig a little deeper into what drives my work. After early discussions with land artist Richard Shilling – and possible collaboration on a piece of land art and wood sculpture – the path for the my personal work became clearer. And the journey for the project began to take shape.
Each oak cube weighed 25 kilos and measured 30-30-30 cm the number Three and the shape of a cube plays a continuous role in my work. As a Buddhist they are certain parts of my daily practice that I continuously process. This is mostly done in natural surroundings for me and in 2017 the location was Skipton moors, and beyond. Never has the environment affected my work so dramatically than whilst living here.
Wood Sculptures
My sculptures reflect a strong relationship between “three keys” of my work: Wood, Environment & Time. Take a look at the gallery to see past projects and further notes on different sculptures that I’ve created.
Do you have a bespoke piece in mind?
We enjoy working with other talented people and we love a challenge. So if you have any home or commercial projects in mind and would like help bringing your ideas to life, contact Parfait Parquet today. For a FREE no-obligation quote you can complete our Enquiry Form, or email or call us direct using the details displayed on the website.