Bespoke Guild Mark Holder
Gallery Seating
Name of Designer:
Katie Walker
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BGM Number
250
Date of Award
1998
Makers’ Name
Katie Walker
About
Katie Walker is a furniture designer and sculptor. She has a fine art based approach coupled with a desire for pragmatism. She holds the belief that our quality of life will be enhanced by beauty in the everyday functional objects we use. Her designs are inspired by an ongoing interest in the mathematical aspects of natural forms and are achieved by the harmonious combination of structure and function. Born in London in 1969, her education culminated with two years at the Royal College of Art. In 1994 she established Katie Walker Furniture which she continues to run today.