Over the last year, Matt Jardine has developed a number of designs using the technique of chamfers to create shape and shadows in his furniture.
This pair of Oak bedside tables are an example of this style. They were commissioned as part of a bedroom suite also consisting of bed, gentlemans wardrobe and a wall-hung mirror. The strong design uses a black line edge to create the illusion of curves and movement. The drawers open using carved out finger pulls which are then scorched and then stained black to create the elegant shape which runs down the front of the piece.
The Arum Lily Cabinet has almost become a signature piece for MJ Cabinet Makers. The elegant shape of the hand carved Lily handles in Ash is offset by the contrasting figured Elm panels. This versatile piece contains 5 shelves, which are all adjustable allowing for the storage of up to 350 CDs.
Although The Velvet Chair is a unique piece of art, it is also comfortable and extremely tactile. The piece was hand carved from a hollow Horse Chestnut tree that was blown down in Portinscale, Keswick during the storms of 1999. The process took over a year to complete from start to finish and the chair evolved from a piece of velvet draped over the back of a chair.
The Hollow Chair is based on one of the earliest techniques of chair making. A hollow tree stump would be dugout and a seat placed inside. Matt Jardine has adapted and developed this technique to create a piece of functional furniture, which is also a beautiful piece of sculpture.
This glamorous piece was designed and made for a client's period home in Manchester. Two identical Cabinets were made to stand either side of a fireplace, over which was to hang a matching mirror. This was a rare opportunity for Matt Jardine to work with Brazilian Mahogany, as the client supplied the wood. The pieces also have Rio Rosewood detail on them and the central fretwork on the Cabinets is offset by a piece of handmade amber glass.
The Square Coffee Table is a fabulous functional piece of furniture for any living room. All four sections lift up to reveal a large storage space that provides a hide away for magzines, books, DVD's and even toys. This practical table can be made in different woods, stained different colours and can be made in different sizes to suit the customer.
This elegant Bureau was made from Cumrian Oak with burr Oak veneered drawer fronts and panels with Walnut knobs and interior.
Designed in 2000 by Matt Jardine, the Elterwater Dresser combines the common attributes of Oak and Slate. Both local materials are hardwearing and versatile and have been married together to create this timeless piece of furniture, which would compliment both a traditional or contemporary interior.
Inspired by a piece of crumpled paper, this hollow chair was hand carved from a wind blown Elm tree that was over 250 years old. In some places the back of the chair is almost paper thin. The heart shaped hole on the back of the chair appeared naturally during the carving process, hence the chair became The Paper Heart. This is the third hollow chair that has been sculpted by Matthew Jardine.
The 'hollow chair' is based on one of the earliest techniques of chair making. A hollow tree stump would be dugout and a seat placed inside. Matthew Jardine has adapted and developed this technique to create a piece of functional furniture, which is also a beautiful piece of sculpture.
As a designer, Charles Rennie Mackintosh has inspired many, and when a client approched MJ Cabinet Makers to make a large Cabinet using bespoke stained glass to compliment an exisiting Mackintosh dining suite, this magnificent piece was designed.
Matt Jardine used design details from the pieces of furniture at Hill house to inspire the making of this piece. It was made from Cumbrian Oak and then stained to match the dining suite. The stunning handmade stained glass panels were made by The Art Partnership.
This unique Sideboard was commissioned as part of a pair. It was made from Cherry with Spalted Beech panels and Walnut detail. The spalting in the Beech timber used is caused by a fungus that grows once the tree has been felled. As can been seen, this natural process can be used to great effect and becomes the star feature in this understated Sideboard.
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