Tortie Hoare was announced BDC New Designer of The Year for her Leatherwork Furniture Collection at UK graduate exhibition New Designers. I love the medieval feel of her designs!
Judges Comments: The judges celebrated Tortie’s
‘innovation, personal passion and an incredible sensitivity to materials
which has reinvented a lost process from medieval times to produce an
outstanding collection of contemporary furniture.’
Now, instead of trying to find a job, Tortie has decided to pursue
her leatherwork and see where it takes her. She will be spending some of
the prize monies on leather for a new collection. “I have never had
a reaction like this,’ said Tortie. ‘I have been shocked by the
interest. With all of my furniture I have used the process of forming
leather to dictate the piece. It was not until I came across the French
medieval process of boiled leather that I could create solid, strong
forms in an eco-friendly way. “
seen at Kurbits
Absolutely fabulous seating!
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Love a natural leather look.
ReplyDeleteAlso loved what you wrote when you stopped by the other day. So true! Thank you!
Love the stool in the 4th picture!!
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stunning! are they comfortable? :)
ReplyDeleteInteresting design, love it with the leather.
ReplyDeleteThose certainly are very cool!
ReplyDeleteKrzyk dizjanu!
ReplyDeletewhat I love about your posts is simplicity
ReplyDeleteAwesome craftsmanship!
ReplyDeleteLove it all but that chair with the fabric on is particularly amazing!
ReplyDeletei like all of your posts. what can I do? :-) it's true.
ReplyDeleteDesign Elements, thank you!
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Mnemonique, it is a big compliment for me :)
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Great design, I love the combination of the minimalistic furniture design with the leather elements, wow!
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