Graham Ikin designs and makes his stylish contemporary furniture at his home and workshop in the Cotswolds. He believes that the involvement of the client in the creative process results in the design of unique pieces of furniture which meet individual needs and are enjoyed for years to come. The care that he takes is evident in the subtle features of every commission; a chamfer here, a small inlay there or perhaps a hidden compartment, to lift and differentiate. Every piece is special!
Your new furniture is mainly constructed from solid hardwood. This is a natural material and as such its colour and texture may vary from piece to piece even within the same species. It will also "move" slightly depending on temperature and humidity of the room in which it is placed. This can give rise to small cracks particularly it long joints between boards. This should not be regarded as a defect and such changes will usually change back when ambient conditions revert to normal. Most of the furniture I make is finished with four or five coats of air-drying oil which is smoothed and polished between each coat.
The Chair is normally reckoned to be the most difficult piece of furniture to design and make. Everything is on show; stresses induced by leaning back on the rear legs must be resisted and there can be no limit on how heavy the sitter is! At the same time most people want slim legs and rails and an elegant appearance. I will leave it up to you to judge the extent to which my designs succeed.
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