Design Guild Mark Holder
Work
Name of Designer:
Matthew Hilton
A pair of trestles that blend lightness and durability with an elegant, pared-back sensibility. Work is a versatile design, suitable as a dining table, home office desk or for studio environments. The trestles are both strong and light, making them easy to move and robust enough to cope with a range of activities. Thick timber sections and clever joinery details lend the design a distinctive hard outline, while the tapered feet add to an overall sense of poise.
Regarded as one of Britain’s most esteemed industrial designers, Matthew Hilton infuses complex engineering and seemingly effortless simplicity into each piece he creates. Working with materials such as solid wood, cast iron, and brass, Hilton’s designs are informed by the long-established furniture forms he seeks to refresh. Since founding his eponymously named studio in 2007, Hilton has taken control of the design process from start to finish, thriving on modern manufacturing methods and fusing them with his unparalleled industry knowledge. Renowned across the globe, Hilton’s designs have been honoured with places in the permanent collections of the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Manchester City Art Gallery, and the Museum of the Home in London, amongst others.
