Jonathan Markovitz designs and makes beautiful bespoke modern and contemporary furniture.
Craftsmanship
As a fine artist and trained craftsman, I guide clients through a journey of creativity that is as intensely rewarding for them as it is for me. From the moment we meet..
Bespoke Design
Every piece is made with great care: as design is realised through fine craftsmanship, the ideas coming together in solid form through the timeless beauty of wood... Beyond the requisite excellence of fine craftsmanship, however, Jonathan feels ..
Materials
Walnut is a rare and expensive wood and I frequently use it for my more flowing or sculptural pieces of furniture where its natural curving and expansive figuring can be used to develop many of my more 'organic' ideas…
Creativitive Versitility
Jonathan is an artist, but with a commitment to the timeless philosophy of the craftsman… "Abstract or conceptual artistic ideas must coalesce with technical and material…this is the beauty of bespoke handmade furniture"… engaging furniture of all types… complete sets of dining room furniture to the most exquisite console table, cabinet or desk…
Full Training Course
The training courses that I provide differ significantly from that of a traditional furnituremaking school or college. The eleven month long comprehensive furniture and cabinetmaking training course equips students with a wide range of core making, design and business skills…
Exclusive Furniture
Regarded as one of the most innovative designer’s of bespoke furniture in the UK, Jonathan’s skills are increasingly sought-after not just by his own high-end client base, but also by leading domestic and commercial interior designers...
Short & Advanced Courses
I also teach short introductory and advanced courses - tailored to the specific learning objectives of applicants with some craft skills…
