Deceember 27, 2025 | PRODUCT DESIGN
AVINGTON CHAIR
The Avington Chair is the result of a quiet collaboration between Bill Amberg Studio and Joss Stoddart—a meeting of two material-led practices rooted in British craft traditions. Designed and made entirely in the UK, the chair brings together English oak and oak bark–tanned British leather, chosen as much for their tactile qualities as for their cultural lineage.
Rather than beginning with a brief, the project evolved from an informal exchange: a sketch found in an old notebook, a shared respect for process, and a mutual understanding of proportion and restraint. The structure is defined by a hand-turned, fluted dowel construction that supports a slung leather seat and back, secured with discreet solid brass caps. Each detail is resolved through iteration, not embellishment—refined slowly through making.
Material contrast plays a central role. The firmness of fumed English oak is offset by the softness of the leather, creating a chair that feels composed yet welcoming. Subtle hand-finishing gives the seat and back their comfort and longevity, while the restrained palette allows the materials to speak without distraction.
Available as a carver with arms or a plain dining chair, and offered in dark fumed or light waxed oak, the Avington Chair reflects a shared belief in beauty through simplicity. It is a piece shaped by patience and mutual trust—less a statement, more a lasting companion at the table.
