The Wood Awards 2017 shortlist revealed

The Narin Chair by David Irwin for Case Furniture is one of the shortlisted pieces.

A record of 14 furniture and product projects have been shortlisted for the Wood Awards 2017.

Four bespoke designs, four production and six student designs have been selected by the judges, led by Max Fraser, design curator and author. All the shortlisted projects will be on display at the London Design Fair (Stand B05, Hall T2), 21-24 September, at Old Truman Brewery.

The winners will be revealed by Wood Awards host Johanna Agerman Ross, Founder of Disegno magazine and Curator of Twentieth Century and Contemporary Furniture and Product Design at the V&A, at the annual ceremony at Carpenters’ Hall on 21st November.

Established in 1971, the Wood Awards is the UK’s premier competition for excellence in architecture and product design in the world’s only naturally sustainable material. The Awards aim to recognise, encourage and promote outstanding design, craftsmanship and installation using wood.

The Awards are split into two main categories: Furniture & Product and Buildings. Within the Furniture & Product competition there are three subcategories: Bespoke, Production Made and Student Designer.

The shortlist can be viewed here.