Furniture & Objects
On Makers Made we have a selection of some of the finest makers in the UK producing standout pieces for your home. They have been chosen specifically to bring you something extraordinary with a playful twist.
Pulp Sculpture and De La Jardin both work with recycled paper pulp to express their unique style
sustainably and produce some truly eye-catching pieces. David Perry is a glass artist whose striking work includes coveted coasters and beloved bowls which will liven up your table. Drawing on classical shapes and woodworking techniques, Owmi introduce a variety of materials and contemporary twists to create ‘playfulist’ furniture and objects that have been described as visual feasts.
If you are craving something rounded to break up the right angles of your rooms, look no further than this curvy trio. Accentuating the natural grains of reclaimed wood with circular cubist cut outs is Skogr Studio. Their sculptural objects – from vases to candlesticks and bookends – will adorn your tables and mantlepieces. If it’s unique yet functional furniture you’re after, look to Squares and Things or Fox & Furb. From curvy flat-pack to bold bright and bespoke furnishing with a retro vibe, these two have you covered.
Textiles
We are launching MM with fifteen textiles makers, all of whom stand out for a practice rooted in a love of craft. Every maker on the site makes an element of their work by hand, it is what makes this collective special, and our textiles makers are no exception.
We’re proud to spotlight those who work directly with yarn and thread like knit designers AWL STUDIO and CHICKPEA, weaver EPOCH, textile artist SOOSUMSEE and embroider LORA AVEDIAN or KATY TAKLA who makes cushions with surplus designer cloth. Meanwhile, makers CAIT MCENIFF and JESSIE CUTTS are absolute experts in shape and form, piecing together beautiful appliques and quilts and ELDORADO THE STUDIO hand-dye all the cloth for their patchwork pieces too. The colours are breathtakingly subtle as a result.
Several of our textile makers specialise in print design, producing fabric by the metre and wallpapers. Hand-printing their motifs are ELLEN MERCHANT and JESSIE DE SALIS who experiment in screen and lino print. One of our founders SOPHIE HARPLEY paints her patterns by hand and STUDIO HUMBUG and LOWRI STUDIO are known for their colourful illustrative prints too. The scope to upholster or make curtains from any of their unique fabrics is endless.
By spotlighting these unique textile studios, all of which are just one or two people creating very small batches, we hope to champion sustainable, slow design over mass production. We know these works will spark your imagination, helping you source unique heirloom-worthy pieces to your home, directly from the hands who made them.
Alongside an artistic practice, many of our textile makers offer soft furnishings that are ready to order for instant impact to any space. Find accessories like cushions, table linen, throws and rugs – all within their stores. We hope you will love exploring each maker and their craft, delving into their collections and perhaps even commissioning unique work.
Artwork
There is plenty work to complement modern lifestyles, from the strikingly graphic pieces by Emily Forgot and Robson Stannard to naive and joyful ‘still life’ from Grace Percival, Frances Costelloe and The Good Life Home or the inimitable playful style of Tatiana Alida’s contemporary art and painted homewares.
Nature provides endless inspiration for many artists. Tabby Booth’s bold silhouettes of animals and mythical creatures offer real impact to interiors, while Ley Lines and Polly Ruffman’s depictions of flora are elegant and delicate in their handmade frames. If it is a gallery wall you’re building then also look to Bertola Home Studios and Laura Reeves from All The Things who handcraft beautiful frames in colourful stripes and bobbins.
Colour is the great gift that artwork can bring to a space and all our artists embrace it. Rachel Bottomley uses mixed media to craft bold and vibrant work, while Rose England’s colourful and trend-lead paintings celebrate stylised flowers with a broad range of prints.
If you’re looking for a statement centrepiece, we love Ruby Bateman’s paintings that interweave classical, gothic and esoteric elements to create beguiling pieces. Also embracing large scale is Rosie Harbottle who draws inspiration from her surroundings on Dartmoor, creating joyful paintings of plants, flowers and the wild ponies she sees on the moors.
Our artists pour their heart and soul into their works which is what makes each piece unique. Harlie Briggs comments on how the “the act of creating brings [her] immense calmness, which she hopes is mirrored in her work, serving as a gentle reminder to pause and reflect”.
Paint is just one of the many mediums reflected in our collection and experimentation is the lifeblood of all our artists. Wilder Frame’s coveted hand-cut brass flowers in painted frames are uniquely sculptural. Also working in many mediums is artist Meg Fatharly who explores techniques from brass-embossing to collage, all with her signature crafted style. Another exciting yet ancient process is marbling and Nat Maks’ impressive large scale marbled artworks would sing in many different styles of home.
This short introduction displays the scope of creativity on offer through the artworks at MAKERS MADE and we think you’ll love delving deeper into each individual’s work.
Ceramics
Eddie Knevett, K.S.Creative.Pottery and HoodMor take a graphic approach to their ceramics, decorating with abstract portraits, for a contemporary twist on classic forms. Eddie uses torn paper resist to create his bold coloured vases, whereas Kate creates a selection of plates, unique candle-holders and tableware in brightly coloured slips. HoodMor’s Libby and Nicola produce useful yet playful homewares, homing in on texture and celebrating the unexpected.
Ali Hewson and Katie Boccaccini Meadows’ work have a modern take on traditional functional forms. Ali utilises black and white slips for her classic, elegant vases and platters, creating pieces befitting of modern or traditionally dressed homes. Katie uses simple glazes to finish her functional ware, giving texture to handles with knotted rope or painting her plates with ethereal cloud designs.
The artists at Harlie Brown, and PLOP pottery adopt a playful approach to tableware through ‘Nerikomi’ and experimenting with scale. Harlie is famous for her twisted handles and splattered, colorful glazes, as well as her husband’s hand painted French motif plates. Scarlett of Plop uses brightly coloured marbled clay to create wavy-edged plates and butter dishes that are a contemporary twist on classic kitchenware.
Some of our artists oeuvre is sculptural. Nick Passmore’s work utilises ceramics as a medium for creative expression with her beautiful wall-hanging panels. Superfluities and Joanna Ling offer a delicate and elegant approach, producing pieces with soft fluid lines. Working in porcelain, Joanna creates fine, raw pinched-edge tableware while Catherine of Superfluties is much inspired by vintage glass to sculpt the wavy edges of her lamps and vases.
Playful messages and a fine art approach characterise the work of Ruth Wilde, Meredith Adams and Evie May Adams. Ruth hand paints plates and mugs in a naive style with lines from poems and remembered song lyrics. Thoughts of romance, nostalgia and melancholy make these very collectable items. Meredith’s hand-built plates are also decorated with sentimental messages that she handpaints on each one. Evie too paints intricate illustrations and text on her porcelain dishes, influenced by medieval folklore, wildlife and script. In these pieces, ownership is given to her viewer, encouraging connection with each item making it a treasured in the home.
Daisy Tortuga makes in multiple mediums including ceramics, her work is sculptural and painterly with childlike illustrations that deal with deeply personal issues. Hal Haines’ also makes characterful ceramics that make observations and tell stories through his bold use of illustration and contemporary design. These collectables would be a talking piece in any home.
Aeyglom, Rosie Gore, Hodge Potts, Lizzie Scarlett Towndrow and Lorraine Robbins focus on bold colours and designs, creating eye-catching work full of interest. Aeyglom has cups and bowls in subtly coloured porcelain with soft bases that feel comforting to hold. Rosie Gore’s platters are painted with bright patterns while Nikki of Hodge Potts makes striped candle holders; both iconic in the modern homeware market. Lizzie Scarlett Towndrow creates in both ceramics and textiles and has a unique approach to design. Using historical forms adapted with a modern approach in muted colours. With a fine art background Lorraine decorates her pieces with fun designs and a playful palette.
The diverse range of ceramic artists on MAKERS MADE showcases the versatility and enduring appeal of ceramics. Through their innovative techniques, commitment to sustainability, and dedication to artistic expression, these artists are shaping the future of ceramics and ensuring its continued relevance in our homes and lives.