Meet the makers exhibiting at Evolution of Tradition: Matthew Burt

Evolution of Tradition, a new exhibition of contemporary bespoke furniture designed by some of the UK’s most distinguished craftspeople, takes place from 2 until 5 October this autumn at Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour. The exhibition represents an exciting collaboration between The Furniture Makers’ Company and Design Centre, Chelsea Harbour, the world’s premier design destination.

Fifteen makers, including Matthew Burt, are exhibiting 28 pieces at the exhibition.

Matthew Burt has, for 40 years, designed and created interior and exterior furniture for private homes, public spaces and major museums and galleries.

From his south Wiltshire studio and workshop Matthew, along with his team of makers and apprentices, has developed a national reputation for originality of design and quality of craftsmanship.

Matthew is holder of seven Bespoke Guild Marks awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company and in 2016 won the prestigious Christopher Claxton-Stephens Prize for Excellence.

Matthew starts with and loves the sketch book; it is where he can dream in private, where he can explore the impossible, the foolish and uninhibitedly regard the unlikely, trying to tease out the possible, the feasible, the appropriate and the achievable.

To attend Evolution of Tradition for free, register now.