Red acrylic and wenge cabinet

When Chris came to us after 20 years of making furniture, he wanted to create the kind of furniture he had dreamed of. After a 40 week course Chris has set up his own business and you can view his work at www.chrisfunnell.co.uk.

Chris has assisted Marc with Nautilus, Mollusque and Babel projects, and is now a permanent employee of ‘robinson house studio’
“Furniture design, innovation and experimentation played a key part in my development for designing and making furniture whilst studying with Marc Fish.” – Chris Funnell, 2010

Chris has been awarded a Certificate of Meritfrom The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers and won Furniture & Cabinet Making Magazine/Triton Tools Student Woodworker of the Year.

Bubinga, vavona burr veneer, rippled sycamore and suede

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rippled maple and linen upholstered seat
Chris Funnell

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