Sam is the owner and operator of Whyman Furniture, specialist solid hardwood furniture makers. Why 'Whyman Furniture?' Well, Whyman is his family name. "If you really believe in what you're doing then I think it feels authentic to put your name to it. I'm extremely proud of my work and I'm proud to put my name to it." He is a furniture designer/maker hailing from West Yorkshire, now settled in Bristol. After starting his career as an Industrial Designer with a BA from Loughborough University he realised that his true passion lay in craft rather than mass manufacture. This realization led him to further his education by studying as a fine furniture maker at the world-renowned Waters and Acland Furniture School in the Lake District. With his diverse background, Sam possesses an incredibly comprehensive skill set as a designer-maker. He approaches bespoke projects with a high degree of customization, involving the client in every stage of the creative process, presenting various options for consideration to arrive at a truly unique design. Sam's style draws from minimalism and mid century themes, with a practical approach that employs traditional skilled hand craft and modern machine techniques equally. The result is a contemporary pared-back aesthetic that is striking in it's deliberation - every detail has been thought out and perfected. This design style focusses on the beauty of the source material, each piece a celebration of wood. Through his concept work, he strives to push the boundaries of creativity in furniture design, seamlessly integrating innovative techniques and materials to enhance both utility and sculptural impact. Environmental responsibility plays a pivotal role in Sam's work, as he places a high priority on mitigating a negative ecological impact. He achieves this by collaborating with local sawmills to source British timbers from sustainable origins and by refraining from using imported sheet materials with harmful adhesives. Waste is repurposed with offcuts from the workshop utilised as biomass, sawdust utilised as chicken bedding, and shavings used on his allotment. Sam's work has garnered national recognition, having been exhibited and shortlisted at various award shows, including the Wood Awards and the Young Furniture Makers Awards, with more scheduled for 2024.

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