Tom Raffield unveils the Gwenen Lighting Range on Friday 23rd February 2024…

Tom Raffield's NEW Gwenen Lighting Range invites you to enchant your home with the beauty of nature and the artistry of high quality craftsmanship. His latest lighting collection is a celebration of organic forms and sustainable design, bringing a touch of elegance and wonder to any living space.

Making it a true masterpiece, each wooden wonder is a testament to the skill and dedication of the artisans involved, ensuring that every detail is executed to perfection. This mesmerising range, inspired by the intricate layering found in the natural world, introduces two exceptional pieces – the Gwenen Pendant and the Gwenen Floor Light.

Named after the Cornish word for ‘bee’, the Gwenen Lighting Range pays homage to the hexagonal forms that home the vital pollinators. Nature has always been a profound source of inspiration in Tom Raffield’s design, and the Gwenen Lighting Range is a testament to this connection.

Elevate your living spaces with the transformative power of statement lighting from Tom Raffield's Gwenen Range. Statement lighting goes beyond mere illumination; it becomes a captivating focal point that defines and enhances the atmosphere of a room. 

Six layers of concentric veneer loops are thoughtfully layered to create a design that offers a fresh appearance from every perspective. Whether gazed upon from the side, or from underneath, the Gwenen is a sophisticated beauty.  

“The Gwenen Lighting Range reflects my deep admiration for the beauty and complexity found within nature. In crafting each piece, we sought to capture the intricate layering and organic forms that make the natural world so captivating.”

— Tom Raffield, Founder and Designer

GWENEN PENDANT

Meticulously handcrafted, the Gwenen Pendant features layered loops of sustainably sourced ash, oak, or walnut, intricately woven together to create a stunning wooden ceiling light. Ideal for dining spaces, hallways, and bedrooms, the pendant effortlessly takes centre stage in any room. When illuminated, it casts a mesmerising pattern of light and shadows, enveloping the surroundings with an aura of wonder. Even when switched off, the organic labyrinth of wooden curves offers an extraordinary spectacle to admire.

GWENEN FLOOR LIGHT

Crafted with the same meticulous attention to detail, the Gwenen Floor Light boasts layered loops of sustainably sourced oak or walnut. Perfect for adding light at another height in living spaces, cosy corners, and bedrooms, this designer wooden floor light will become the focal point of any room. The Gwenen Floor Light creates an extraordinary spectacle with its organic wooden curves, making it a captivating piece of functional art.

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ABOUT TOM RAFFIELD

Purpose - to create new ways of living with their original, timeless objects that are inspired by the natural world that surrounds them in Cornwall. Their artisan homeware designs are handcrafted by a skilled team to last a lifetime, using traditional craft processes in sustainable and innovative ways. Tom's aim is to transform spaces and leave a lasting impact without having an impact on the very thing that drives him - nature.

"We are the antidote to over consumption and hope to inspire a like-minded conscious community, helping to create a world where people and nature thrive for future generations to enjoy." - Tom Raffield, Founder and Designer

Since discovering the traditional, age-old technique of steam bending wood whilst studying his degree in 3D Sustainability & Design, Tom has been on an incredible self-taught journey of developing and understanding the process to become one of the world leaders in his craft. Tom’s fascination with the ecological technique allows him to create intricate curves and twists, mimicking organic shapes and celebrating the very thing that inspires him - nature.

Tom Raffield is one of a new generation of designers and makers, using his craft in innovative and contemporary ways. Leading the charge in sustainable design, he is driven to forge a path to excellence and cause as little environmental impact as possible along the way.

His passion and skill are now shared with his talented team of craftspeople, together they create objects that symbolise nature, tell a story and will last a lifetime, all whilst protecting the natural world.

“Each piece we create has been on an experimental journey - individual, organic and carefully considered. We source everything from sustainable woodlands, which, coupled with the low energy steam bending process, is a very ecological practice with little wastage,” explains Tom 

Handcrafted in their BREEAM Excellent studios in Cornwall, England, the range of contemporary lighting, furniture and accessories Tom Raffield creates is based on beauty, integrity and a desire to create unique, high specification objects that will be cherished by their owners for years to come.

SUSTAINABILITY AT TOM RAFFIELD

With the smallest ecological footprint possible, Tom Raffield forge a path to excellence, crafting the heirlooms of the future whilst protecting the natural world that inspires them. Find out more here.

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