Our Story – MacMaster Design

Furniture should be as much an artistic statement as it is functional. I design to make a visual impact, to stimulate the imagination and to have an elegance that gives timeless appeal.

Bespoke Wood Furniture Makers

Founded in 2009 by Alex MacMaster, MacMaster specialises in the design and production of timber based lighting and wood furniture products. Every single piece is hand made in England in the MacMaster workshop located in the Worcestershire countryside. With design, development, manufacture and packaging based in-house, the business is able to work closely with clients to offer a streamlined service to meet specific requirements and time schedules. MacMaster’s bespoke wood furniture and products are received by a global audience from luxury homes, highly regarded retailers to ambitious commercial projects.

Bespoke furniture maker Alex MacMaster, is driven by a pursuit of absolute excellence in design and craftsmanship and he runs the workshop employing a team of highly skilled craftsmen. The environment is ‘traditional meets modern’ with state of the art technology side by side with 1970’s, Wadkins and Sedgewick cast iron machinery, which has been lovingly restored to their former glory.

MacMaster is pleased to work with corporate clients, and communicates closely with architects and interior designers to furnish domestic and commercial settings. As expert wood furniture makers, the company’s expertise includes phases from concept generation, through to design development, prototype and production. We have found this hands-on approach gives a deeper insight into the intricacies and challenges of bringing bespoke wood furniture products to market.

Alex designs for maximum output and minimum waste with some products using leftover materials from other ranges. This demonstrates an ecological awareness in line with best modern practices and adheres to ecological values and principles. The products, whilst technically challenging, are hand-produced using exacting techniques learnt and adapted from the world’s finest traditional craftsmen and bespoke wood furniture makers.

MacMaster uses natural timbers hand-picked from suppliers who source Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified timbers. FSC is an international non-government organisation set up to promote the responsible management of the World’s forests. Timber is globally regarded as one the most beautiful, versatile and naturally renewable resources.

The Horizon Wall light is the first collaborative piece offered by MacMaster design. The piece has been developed by Alex MacMaster and Metal Sculptor Daniel Calderwood of DCarts.

The duo have combined the best of their individual strengths to design, develop, manufacture and bring to market this incredibly unique piece. The visual texture of the overlapping layers add interest to a classic timeless form bringing a contemporary take on Art Deco Lighting. A triumph of contrasts, asymmetry meeting symmetry, and cold hard sheet metal curved and interlaced to bring an organic warmth and balance.

This piece is as much art with a majestic and fortified feel as it is a functional up down light available for both indoor wall lighting and outdoor wall lighting.

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