Donald Baugh has been building a solid international reputation with his passion for wood over many years; creating elegant furniture for interiors and one-off carved vessels. Recently returned from showing at New York’s International Contemporary Furniture Fair, watch out for a series of new work coming soon
Having studied Furniture at both Rycotewood College, Oxford and Middlesex University in the 90s, he has exhibited extensively in London, Tokyo, Paris, Milan and Folkstone. He specialises in simple line and colour to create elegant solutions for lighting, furniture and his sculptural one-off vessels sourced from sustainable wood.
Recognising the intrinsic natural beauty of wood, Donald Baugh has created this collection of stunning sculptural vessels and lighting. Baugh’s work is both beautiful and precise, a combination of traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design embracing bold shapes and use of colour.
Each vessel begins with the careful selection of the wood, drawing inspiration from wood as a living material, highlighting its natural characteristics and history to create unique beautifully crafted pieces.
Baugh is passionate about the sustainable practice of harvesting timber, working closely with the Forestry Commission and tree surgeon Dariusz Salarski to source his materials allowing each vessel a story to be told, celebrating the uniqueness of nature.
Since having honed his craft at the world-renowned Rycotewood Furniture School in Oxfordshire, graduating in 1996, Baugh has been working as a bespoke cabinet maker and furniture designer commissioned by private and commercial clients across the world.
Donald Baugh, renowned for his fervour for wood, has crafted an impeccable international stature over the years, producing refined interior furniture and unique carved vessels. Recently showcasing at the International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York, anticipate a new array of his creations on the horizon.
Educated in Furniture Design at both Rycotewood College in Oxford and Middlesex University in the 90s, Baugh has graced exhibitions in cities such as London, Tokyo, Paris, Milan, and Folkstone. His artistry focuses on minimalistic lines and hues, delivering sophisticated solutions in lighting, furniture, and his distinctive vessels made from eco-friendly wood.
Donald celebrates the inherent splendour of wood, curating a mesmerizing collection of sculptural vessels and lightings. His works meld the finesse of age-old craftsmanship with modern design, embracing pronounced shapes and vibrant colours.
The journey of each vessel commences with meticulous wood selection. Baugh draws from the wood’s living essence, accentuating its innate traits and lineage to forge exquisitely handcrafted artifacts.
He champions the eco-conscious harvesting of timber, collaborating with the Forestry Commission and tree specialist, Dariusz Salarski, to acquire his materials. This collaboration ensures that each piece not only stands as a work of art but also narrates a tale, lauding nature’s singularity.