Knot Design will be exhibiting for the first time this year at the London Design Fair. We’re delighted to have been included in British Craft Pavilion alongside some fantastic makers from around the UK. We’ll be exhibiting some of the newer items from our range with possibly a couple of bespoke pieces to show as well.
The inspiration for the Stickle bench arrived when looking at the remnants of a lunch of fried fish, lovingly prepared by my mother in law and eaten looking out to sea in the Algarve. I was fascinated by the small spines, their articulation, their bend and flex. So I set myself the challenge to create a piece of furniture that represents the dynamism and fluidity of such a form.
The stickle bench is a departure from traditional techniques usually employed for chair and bench making. Instead of rails and stretchers to prevent the legs from splaying outwards, this bench supports itself via a steel spine running through the seat from leg to leg. This allows the ribs of the bench to float. The bench flexes imperceptibly under load in a way that allows the structure to find a new equilibrium and subtly evokes the bend and flex of the spine I was so inspired by.
Materials Crafted in bleached English ash and blackened brass.
Dimensions 1120 L x 400 D x 460 H
The original Avery coffee table, perfect as the centrepiece of a living room. The largest of the range, the circular top provides practicality alongside unique design. Featuring the signature of the Avery collection, the rope-like legs overlap in a stylish quirk.
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The MASON bar stool was one of the first production items made at Knot Design. It’s slender frame belies great strength and comfort. The seat is woven from danish cord, available in either natural or black, without the use of any metal fasteners that may snag clothing. The elegant design complements many types of interior. The seat height of 73cm is perfect for the majority of kitchen bar tops but can be customised through our enquiry form.