Meet the makers exhibiting at Evolution of Tradition: Rupert Senior

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 Rupert Senior, are exhibiting 28 pieces at the exhibition.

Rupert Senior is one of the UK’s foremost bespoke furniture designers and makers with over 35 years’ experience and 16 Guild Marks awarded by The Furniture Makers’ Company, including the 2018 Claxton Stevens Prize for the best Bespoke Guild Mark piece for the Logmore Table, a private commission.

Based out of his design studio in the Surrey Hills, Rupert creates unique furniture driven by a strong artistic idea using outstanding British craftsmanship and materials. To achieve this he teams his own acknowledged area of expertise in wood with that of other artist-craftsmen with a similar vision and drive for excellence

in disciplines as wide ranging as precision engineering, stone masonry, glass and upholstery.

Recent commissions include the award-winning Knole Table for the Palace at Knole, Sevenoaks – an extending 3-6 metre dining table in 5,000 year old bog oak, English marbles and bronze; and the sculptural Tree Table seating 12-14 made of abstracted and condensed tree shapes in solid oak with a glass top.

The studio is currently making a complete set of dining room furniture including a table to seat 14 in fumed oak, sideboard, table mats and upholstered chairs.

To attend Evolution of Tradition for free, register now.