Meet the makers exhibiting at Evolution of Tradition: Angus Ross

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 Angus Ross, are exhibiting 28 pieces at the exhibition.

Angus Ross is a designer and maker based in Highland Perthshire, Scotland. He has run a studio-workshop for 25 years and is best known for his innovative use of steam bending to make sophisticated furniture characterised by dynamic curvaceous lines.

Since 2004 he has been a co-owner of a beautiful, native woodland on the banks of the River Tay.  As part of a sustainable management plan, a few carefully selected trees are felled, milled and prepared for furniture making each year. This green undried oak is the source material that has led to a deep exploration of steam-bending.

Recent work combines the ancient art of steam-bending, traditional woodwork and CNC cutting.

The furniture is made to commission for private collectors, for public places and public collections across the UK including the new V&A Dundee. His work has been widely published including Financial Times, FT How To Spend It, The Times, Vogue, Homes and Gardens, Guardian and will be featured in The Story of Scottish Design, published by the V&A, September 2018.

To attend Evolution of Tradition for free, register now.