Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 Internationally renowned for his spectacular wooden furniture and lighting, Tom Raffield has acquired critical acclaim for his good design and sustainable work ethics. Specialising in the making of pioneering, ecologically sound furniture and lighting, he pushes the boundaries of traditional woodwork to create new and exciting products out of sustainably sourced timber. All of the products are handmade at our workshop in the South-West of England by Tom and his team. Tom is an incredibly enthusiastic character who is passionate...

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 Contents; About Tom Raffield 2 Our Values & Process 3 Ethos 3 Sustainability 3 Steam Bending 4 Products 5 Lighting 5-10 Furniture 11-13 Press & Publications 14 Books 16 Clients 17 Stockists 18

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Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 Tom Raffield is a British design talent, specialising in the making of internationally renowned, award winning furniture and lighting. He grew up in the extreme wilderness, tranquillity and natural beauty of Exmoor. This environment stimulated his imagination and gave him the freedom to be adventurous with his designs. His fascination with steam bending began whilst studying at Falmouth College of Arts and the vision for many of Tom’s designs came from his primary interest in structural materials, wood and its changeable states....

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 Handmade in the UK We are very proud of the work we produce. From sourcing the right timber to using the best finish for the product, everything is the result of much thought, consideration and most of all skill. Distinction in design, craftsmanship and the materials form the basis of our company and we make sure this ethos is an integral ingredient in all our work. Everything we produce is handmade by us at our workshop in the South West of England. My ethos is to create products that will be cherished, enjoyed and loved....

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 4 So What Makes My Work Sustainable? •I use local timber where possible from renewable resources, which reduces transportation. •The timber carries the FSC Certification, meaning it is from sustainably managed woodlands where more trees are planted than cut down. •The wood is either unseasoned, green or air dried timber (the alternative is kiln dried, an energy intensive process). •Steam bending is the main form of production. It is a low energy method of manufacturing, with little wastage. There is no use of toxic or harmful...

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 Pendant No 1 The Pendant No 1 is now sold around the world, having become one of the most popular items in Tom Raffield’s Collection. Due to the high number of requests for the light in varying woods, the pendant is now also available in Oak and Walnut. This beautifully sculptural form is created with 80 metres of steam bent strips of wood, woven, coiled and twisted around one another. Whether the light is on or off, this is a unique and stunning lampshade. Materials: FSC Certified Ash/Oak/Walnut Dimensions: Available with...

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 The dramatically lit, looping ash contained within the fine doweled cage creates intricate shadows. Playing on the sense of depth and perspective, The Cage Light brings understated beauty to any space. Available as: a pendant, tripod table light or a tripod floor light with adjustable height and dimmer switch Materials: FSC Certified Ash Laser cut Birch Ply Birch Dowel Dimensions: Diameter 41cm Height 30cm Recommended Retail Price First Released: 2009 Specification: Suitable for use with a low energy light bulb (maximum 25Watts,)....

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 Designed exclusively for MARK Products. Mark Products commissions international designers to create products which are manufactured and finished in Cornwall. Each of these large feature pendant lights has Tom’s unique signature of looping Walnut illuminated by a compact low energy lamp. (The Ribbon pendant uses a low energy compact florescent with 15,000 hours of life) Materials: Available in FSC Walnut with a black braided flex and FSC Ash with a white braided Flex. Dimensions: Diameter 55cm Height 32cm Recommended Retail...

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 A tapering helix of steam bent Sycamore and Ash wood suspended in place by a laser cut Birch wood frame. The spiralling form allows light to flood through the grain of the wood. A light full of contrast, simple on first glance but increasingly intricate as the viewing angle is changed revealing areas of light and shadow. Materials: FSC Certified Sycamore, Ash and laser cut Birch Ply Dimensions: Height 28cm Diameter 37cm Recommended Retail Price £115.00 First Released: 2009 Specification: Suitable for use with a low energy...

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 A single, fine piece of Sycamore is wrapped around itself to produce this unassuming yet stunning lampshade. The wood is kept very thin to allow the light to emanate straight through the grain of the wood, lighting up a room with a beautiful warm glow. A very effective lampshade for any space, on its own or displayed in multiples. Materials: FSC Certified Sycamore Dimensions: Small- 18cm Diameter, 19cm Height Medium- 19cm Diameter, 24cm Height Recommended Retail Price First Released: 2008 Specification: Suitable for use with...

Web;www.tomraffield.com Email;[email protected] Tel;07947 316198 The little brother of the Cage Light, the Cuboids delicate form transforms the light which emanates through the fine doweled cage creating a textured and magical lighting effect. With clean and simple lines the contemporary effect balances the warmth and texture. Available as a pendant, tripod table light or a tripod floor light with adjustable height and dimmer switch. Materials: FSC laser cut Birch Ply, Birch Dowel Dimensions: Height 21cm, Width 19cm, Depth 19cm Recommended Retail Price First Released: 2010 Specification:...