Design Buy Build Issue 51 2021 | Page 77

The forward-thinking brand took a new perspective on nature , meaning the Leven Lighting Range is unlike anything Tom Raffield has ever created . Continuously seeking inspiration from the beauty of the natural world , whilst using innovative design principles to protect it , Raffield has produced a thoughtful and intriguing lighting range .
" The Leven Table Light and Leven Pendant Small are welcome additions to Tom Raffield ’ s highly sought-after Leven Lighting Range ."
LIGHTING
Inspired by the striking formations of smooth , sea-eroded cliff faces and ridged headlands that distinguish the north coast of Cornwall , the Leven Lighting Range effortlessly elevates space with its tiered drum aesthetic .
Strong , vertical lines characterised by a central plywood frame are what make the Leven Lighting Range so unique . Masters of their steam bending art , each piece handcrafted by the Tom Raffield team in their Cornish workshop , is guaranteed to last a lifetime . Every Tom Raffield heirloom is crafted to halt ‘ throwaway ’ culture , protecting the planet for future generations .
ABOUT TOM RAFFIELD
Our purpose is to create new ways of living with our original , timeless objects that are inspired by the natural world that surrounds us here in Cornwall . Our artisan homeware designs are handcrafted by our skilled team to last a lifetime using traditional craft processes in sustainable and innovative ways . We aim to transform spaces and leave a lasting impact without having an impact on the very thing that drives us - nature . We are the antidote to over consumption and hope to inspire a like-minded conscious community , helping to create a world where people and nature thrive for future generations to enjoy .
Since discovering the traditional , age-old technique of steam bending wood whilst studying his degree in 3D Sustainability & Design , Tom has been on an incredible self-taught journey of developing and understanding the process to become one of the world leaders in his craft . Tom ’ s fascination with the ecological technique allows him to create intricate curves and twists , mimicking organic shapes and celebrating the very thing that inspires him - nature .
“ Each piece we create has been on an experimental journey - individual , organic and carefully considered . We source everything from sustainable woodlands and coupled with the low energy steam bending process , it is very ecological with little wastage ,”
- Tom Raffield , Founder .
Handcrafted in their BREEAM Excellent studios in Cornwall , England , the range of contemporary lighting , furniture and accessories Tom Raffield creates is based on beauty , integrity and a desire to create unique , high specification objects that will be cherished by their owners for years to come .
SUSTAINABILITY AT TOM RAFFIELD
His passion and skill are now shared with his talented team of craftspeople , together they create objects that symbolise nature , tell a story and will last a lifetime , all whilst protecting the natural world .
Tom Raffield is one of a new generation of designers and makers , using his craft in innovative and contemporary ways . Leading the charge in sustainable design , he is driven to forge a path to excellence and cause as little environmental impact as possible along the way .
With the smallest ecological footprint possible , Tom Raffield forge a path to excellence , crafting the heirlooms of the future whilst protecting the natural world that inspires them .
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