Design Guild Mark Holder
Pollyfox Bench
Name of Designer:
Henry Swanzy133
2015
Henry Swanzy Limited
The seat is set at a slight angle, increasing comfort, linked with bent brass rods. Into the seat are four asymmetrical legs with turned, slotted and wedged tenons, creating enormous strength in a very pure uncluttered aesthetic. The legs are shaped using hand tools to lift the piece from the mechanised production line, capturing the inherent personality of the hand-made.
Born in 1974 Henry Swanzy began a comprehensive traditional cabinet-makers training in 1996. As a designer Swanzy has experience from high-end bespoke, through to design for scaled production for brands such as Heals and Made.com. Combining this with a deep understanding of materials, years of hands-on making experience, a craftsman’s eye for perfection, and a zeal for efficiency of manufacture, are fundamental to his approach to design.
