Design Guild Mark Holder
Finnieston Bookcase
Name of Designer:
Samuel Chan
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DGM Number
078
Website
http://channelsdesign.com/
Date of Award
2013
Email
hq@channelsdesign.com
Manufacturers’ Name
Channels
Description
An open-sided bookcase or display shelving, Finnieston is simple in form, but each shelf slides laterally left and right, running on handcrafted tracks, to allow variety in aesthetic and function.
About
Born in Hong Kong and educated in Britain, Samuel Chan spent seven years training to be a furniture designer in London, Middlesex and Buckinghamshire Universities. After completing his Masters degree, he worked initially in hotel design. In 1995 Samuel set up Channels a furniture company known for clean, contemporary design and excellent craftsmanship.