Six high-quality pieces of bespoke furniture and fitted furniture have been awarded the Bespoke Guild Mark by The Furniture Makers’ Company, the City of London livery company and charity for the furnishing industry, taking the total number of Bespoke Guild Marks awarded in the 67 years of the programme to over 500.
Since its launch in 1958, the Bespoke Guild Mark has aimed to be the apex of distinctions for UK designer-makers. The award recognises excellence in design, materials, craftsmanship and function for impressive pieces of furniture and fitted furniture made as single items or a limited run.
Over the past six months, the Bespoke Guild Mark jury has awarded the mark to: the Tweed Console Table by Phillip Dobbins (BGM 496); Oomugi – Japanese Whisky Shrine by Ed Ryland (BGM 497); the Spitfire Chair by Ian Burnell (BGM 498); the Trewithen Kitchen by Guild Anderson (BGM 499); the Sunburst Table and Chairs by Daniel Lacey (BGM 500); and the Lines Puzzle Cabinet by Josey Garbutt (BGM 501, pictured).
Daniel Hopwood, Bespoke Guild Mark chairman, says: "It is always a privilege to witness the extraordinary talent and dedication of our UK designer-makers, and this latest cohort of Bespoke Guild Mark recipients truly exemplifies the pinnacle of bespoke craftsmanship. Each of these exceptional pieces demonstrates not only outstanding design and technical skill but also a deep understanding of materials and function.
“On behalf of The Furniture Makers’ Company, I extend my warmest congratulations to Phillip Dobbins, Ed Ryland, Ian Burnell, Guild Anderson, Daniel Lacey and Josey Garbutt for their remarkable achievements. Reaching the milestone of over 500 Bespoke Guild Marks awarded is a testament to the enduring excellence of our industry. We are immensely proud to continue celebrating and supporting the finest bespoke furniture makers in the UK."
