Matthew McCann

“I like to think of my work as “Quiet furniture”. Restful and calming. 

After graduating from The London College of Furniture in 1986, 

I worked for the prestigious London firm Osiris of Greenwich. This early experience of working with the best makers and designers gave me the essential understanding of quality and creativity. Commissions worked on included furniture for Conran, Volvo, Guinness, BP and many others. 

I moved to Devon in 1990 and established my own workshop in 1993. 

I feel that with the right design it is possible to introduce contemporary style into even the most traditional of settings, creating pieces which – although innovative in design – compliment and harmonise with their historic surroundings. This is achieved by careful attention to detail, drawing on historical references and existing design details or motifs. 

I like a piece to look as if it “Belongs”. 

Most of my timber is locally grown and sawn and increasingly, I enjoy re-using beautiful old timber.”