Pictured above ‘Fuzz’ table by Study O’Portable

10 years of designing, making & fabricating bespoke furniture.

After graduating in 2016 Julian’s practise began by fabricating work for other design studios (detailed below) and creating bespoke furniture for various private and commercial clients.

In 2018 formed and managed a communal workshop and studio, enabling several emerging designers, makers and young business to gather and share experience, workspace and the running costs.

In 2020 his work with Kings’ College London and the arrival of lockdown forced his workshop to close and the eventual creation of his new work with Carton Pierre.

A freestanding tiered oak shelving unit with Mondrian inspired acrylic sliding panels, designed to fit under-stairs to house your shoes.

Designed to nestle under the tread of the stairs, every square foot is utilised its Piet Mondrian inspired doors offer silhouettes a hidden collection of shoes awaiting feet, whilst the sliding doors reframe the stylings of Mondrian when slid open.

A pair of acrylic boxes store the accruements of shoe care.

2017

Mo’ Shoe Unit

A freestanding tiered oak shelving unit with Mondrian inspired acrylic sliding panels, designed to fit under-stairs to house your shoes. Appearing here in situation, with additional hat drawers.
A freestanding tiered oak shelving unit with Mondrian inspired acrylic sliding panels, designed to fit under-stairs to house your shoes.
Close-up of a freestanding tiered oak shelving unit with Mondrian inspired acrylic sliding panels, designed to fit under-stairs to house your shoes.
A wooden shelving unit with multiple compartments, some containing colorful cabinets in white, yellow, orange, black, and red, and others left empty. It is situated in a dark room or warehouse.

Design & Making

Design & Making

A black wooden cabinet with a honeycomb pattern of hexagonal tiles on the front and two small brass knobs, standing on four brass clawfoot legs on a wooden floor.

Hex - Drinks Cabinet

Designed for functionality, built around sustainability.

Using salvaged brass and reclaimed oak over 200 octagons cover and wrap across it’s tiered design. With transparent shelves and backlights every bottle can be easily found, raised, and decanted into its appropriate glass, stored in the upper section of the unit.

Using the traditional Japanese method of ‘Yakisugi’ (wood preservation through fire), a natural finish captures the grain of the oak.

2018

Close-up of a sleek, modern electronic device with black and blue accents and a metallic surface.
A black wooden cabinet with a hexagon-shaped pattern on its surface, gold knobs, and gold clawfoot legs, standing on a wooden floor next to curtains.
Close-up of a surface with white and black hexagonal tiles, part of a mirror reflecting the tiles, and some blurred objects in the background.
Living room corner with gray sofa, colorful pillows, black cabinet with glassware, candles, and decorative items, gold-detailed artwork of a bicycle with food, and a large window with patterned curtains and a potted plant outside.
Close-up of a modern fireplace with a hexagonal tile surround in black, with a wooden structure on the left side and a reflective glass door in the center.
A black wooden sideboard with a hexagonal pattern, gold legs, and a glass mirror on top is positioned against a light-colored wall in a room with light wood flooring. To the left, part of a beige sofa with rounded armrests is visible, and to the righ
A mirror reflecting a room with a chair, ceiling, and some shelves, leaning against a rough, partially demolished wall with exposed brick and tile patches, on a dark, textured floor.
"Material Matters" logo, with exhibition dates underneath additional "20-23 Sept 2023"

‘Re-frame’ showcased at Material Matters

Re-frame is an exploration of materials and circle design. Focusing on unwanted mirrors, gathered from second-hand sources, paper waste is turned into paper maché then layered around an aluminium framework, bonding mirror to frame in the process.

Re-frame seeks to save unwanted mirrors landfill, whilst also incorporating new functionality into each piece, ensuring that each mirror has a second life.

As an low-cost readily available material paper-mache also allows the piece to be easily repaired or repainted.

2023

'Re-frame' at Material Matter 2023. Depicted a series of pieces exploring the use of Julian's Carton Pierre mix.

Fabrication

Fabrication

Creating bespoke pieces for other studios

After graduating with a 2:1  in Furniture & Product Design Julian’s early days of making were, in part, fuelled with fabricating work for other design studios.

  • Row 1: Les French for Gallery Fumi by Glithero.

  • Row 2: For Hugh Hayden by Sebastian Cox.

  • Row 3: Poly Chairs for Max Lamb.

  • Row 4: Rail for Paul Smith by Peter Marigold.

  • Row 5: Fuzz for Gallery Fumi by Study O Portable.

  • Row 6: ‘Pop up clubhouse’ for Rapha by Tomás Alonso.

  • Row 7: Hull sit-ooterie by Tim Norris.

Fabricated work Les French for Studio Glithero, available through Gallery Fumi.
Fabricated work Les French for Studio Glithero, available through Gallery Fumi.
Fabricated work Les French for Studio Glithero, available through Gallery Fumi.
A fallen tree with branches lying across a white wooden bench in a grassy field, with a line of trees and a cloudy sky in the background.
Outdoor scene with a white wooden bench in front of a fallen white tree trunk, surrounded by grass and leafless trees, under a partly cloudy sky.
A partially assembled wooden structure resembling a swing set or playground frame in a grassy outdoor area with a clear blue sky.
Looking up at a white staircase with multiple steps and open risers, leading to a dark area at the top.
A black wooden chair with a high backrest that has a cutout in the middle. The chair is painted with a glossy black finish and has a geometrical, angular design. The scene is outdoors, on a concrete surface with a weathered wood and brick background.
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Exhibition & Awards

Exhibition & Awards

Exhibitions

  • 2015 - ‘Young Makers’ Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers

  • 2015 - London Metropolitan University for London Design Festival

  • 2016 - Solo Exhibition for KI Furniture

  • 2016 - ‘Prototypes’ by Aram for London Design Festival

  • 2016 - ‘SPRING’ Launch for KPMG

  • 2017 - ‘One Year On’ London Design Festival

  • 2019 - ‘Young Makers’ Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers

  • 2019 - On Growth & Form for Shoreditch Design Triangle

  • 2020 - Peter Marigold & Graduates for LDF Brompton District

  • 2023 - Material Matters for London Design Festival

  • 2025 - Future Icons Selects for London Craft Week

  • 2026 - Future Icons Selects for London Craft Week &

  • 2026 - ‘10 Years on’ London Metropolitan University for London Design Festival

  • 2026 - ‘A Kind of Exchange’ Bank of England for London Design Festival

Awards

  • The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers Award for Design & Craft

  • KPMG Corporate Social Responsibility Award

  • Shortlisted: Bespoke Design Awards by the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers.