Designers
Designer Makers designers are Chris Tribe and David Wilson with a combined experience of 30 years in furniture making. Each has their own style and both are committed to excellence in design and making. The gallery also welcomes permanent exhibitors who contribute to the life of the gallery.
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Exhibitor - Philip Dobbins
Philip Dobbins creates bespoke designer-made furniture; drawing inspiration from over thirty years’ skilled craftsmanship, he employs the finest of woods and... Continue reading…
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John Gabler
John Gabler is an award-winning craftsman who specialises in designing and making contemporary furniture using traditional wood working skills. John gained his degree at the... Continue reading…
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Chris Tribe
My career in furniture making started in 1990, with the intention of producing Shaker furniture to the same exacting standards as the originals. However business pressures lead... Continue reading…
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David Wilson
Originally educated as a design engineer with 15 years experience, David Wilson turned a life-long interest in furniture making into a new career in 2003 after training at Leeds... Continue reading…
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Emmanuelle Bastide-Wilson
I am delighted to manage the gallery on behalf of our designer makers, but am also a partner in WoodB where I make sure that project run on time! As gallery manager I particularly... Continue reading…
