Furniture Design

Gareth Neal’s furniture design practice was established in 2002 and is currently located in the creative heart of East London. Neal specialises in the production of unique pieces, which are exclusively developed for individual clients and companies. His practice combines the technical modes of 3D computer drawing and CNC processes, with the intricacy of professional craftsmanship.

Neal’s current body of work derives from the aesthetic and conceptual experimentation of his earlier series. The work has a complex geometric configuration that takes on a dual form. The exterior structure is meticulously chipped away to reveal an interior design that is reminiscent of traditional furniture styles. Over time, the surface erosion gradually unveils the forms of a previous era.

Gareth Neal’s practice seeks a reconsideration of contemporary furniture design, questioning our perceptions of history and the contemporary, the material and immaterial. The work is positioned at an intersecting point between art, design and craft, evading any simple categorisation into a specific discipline. This innovative approach provides a critical framework for his ideas as the designs develop into new and diverse territory.

Gareth Neal graduated from Buckinghamshire University in 1996 with a BA Honours in Furniture Design and Craftsmanship. His work has received critical acclaim and has featured in numerous publications and exhibitions, both in the UK and internationally. Neal’s selected exhibitions include ’Telling Tales’ at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London and ‘The State of Things’ Design and the 21st century at the Design Museum Hollon, Israel.

Gareth Neal was mentored by Beverley Rider in 2011

Find out more about Gareth Neal at www.garethneal.co.uk