Worker Of Wood
My name is Jarrad Belton. I am a passionate furniture maker working from a small workshop in rural West Sussex.
I pride myself on using solid, sustainable timber. No plywood or veneers. Each piece I hand craft with a conscious focus on hand tool usage and locally sourced timber from sustainable forests.
A few favourite pieces;
Homage to Nature (2nd ballad)
A homage to nature and the material I work with. Using pieces that have grown with a curve instead of steam bent, allowing nature and phototropism of the tree to take the lead on the piece rather than subjecting the timber to a forced shape. The underside of the piece has a contrasting metal finish which represents the shiny promises of improvement towards environmental change.
Mycena Table
Inspired by the intricate form of mushrooms and mycelium networks within forest ecosystems. The underside of the table emulates the gills of a mushroom. Carefully carved out by hand. This piece is not finished with oil or wax, instead it is left raw to remain in harmony with the concept that it conveys. If left in nature it would return to the mycelium network from which it is inspired by.
Amelia's Dining Table
Crafted from two large sections of English walnut, shaped into an oval. This shape allows guests to openly interact with the rest of the table, even when seated on the same side. The sweeping curved legs are made from sycamore. These bold yet elegant legs create a real striking presence.
