Award-winning designer craftsman, Petter Southall has been making distinctive furniture at his studio outside Bridport in Dorset, UK since 1991. He makes his designs by hand, using an innovative combination of boat-building and fine cabinet-making techniques. Itre Furniture, Petter’s company, takes its name from the Norwegian word meaning ‘in wood’. Petter’s designs have a distinctive Scandinavian confidence and simplicity. He works in unique and beautiful pieces of oak, ash, elm and other Northern European hardwoods, often using wood sourced from the local area. Petter specialises in steam bending thick solid boards into the arches, twists, curves and rings so striking in his designs. Finished with natural oils and tactile textures, his furniture is made to be used, bringing pleasure every day to the home, work place or public space. Commissions include the directors’ dining room at the National Gallery and the boardroom at the Barbican Art Gallery.
From: £950 / €1,200 / $1,350 (for a chair)
www.pettersouthall.com
