Birbeck Furniture

03/06/2026

Some ideas stay with you.

Over 20 years ago, I saw the extraordinary paper weavings of Edinburgh artist Jo McDonald. They sparked an idea: could a similar approach find its way into furniture?
The idea sat quietly in the background for years, waiting for the right project and the right opportunity.
With support from a VACMA grant last year, I was finally able to dedicate time to exploring the idea.

Delighted to be exhibiting the finished piece as part of A Seat at the Table with Visual Arts Scotland.

4th to 20th June 2026
South Block
60-64 Osborne Street
Glasgow, G1 5QH

28/04/2026

- The Ash Gallery Rail -

A response to the need for high- end mobility. A solid Ash clothes rail engineered to bridge the gap between permanent art and functional life.

Every connection is intentional: solid brass pins and contrasting Teak wedges provide the tension, while only four mechanical fixings are used in the entire assembly. It is a " Portable Heirloom" - designed to be assembled, lived with, and moved for a lifetime.

Concept - led. Studio built in Edinburgh.

Current studio lead times and commission enquiries via link in bio.

10/04/2026

BATCH 02. - TEAK TRAYS

​The Remnants Collection consists of Studio pieces born from the finite materials of our primary furniture commissions.

​We do not view these as surplus; rather, the character and dimensions of the remaining Teak dictate the final form. This process ensures that each object is an honest response to the timber itself—

29/03/2026

The beauty of bespoke lies in the details.
Designed as a sculptural yet practical piece, this side table sits seamlessly beside the sofa - keeping weekend reads within effortless reach.

Designed with intention, Crafted to belong.

16/01/2026

New Year, new workshop.

My books will be officially OPEN to accept new orders from March! Get ready to bring your custom ideas to life or discover something new from my collection. Keep an eye out for more updates.

DM to discuss your project.

10/12/2025

Pleased to have my l'utile chair on display at ,
The Thread That Pulls' - Visual Arts Scotland biennial exhibition.
Running until the 2nd January 2026 at Royal Scottish Academy.

25/09/2025

13/06/2025

Makers from displaying some beautiful pieces of furniture. pop up cafe and guided tours of the palace .

15/08/2024

Delighted to be showing 2 new pieces as part of .arts.scotland centenary exhibition ( part 2)

Open daily 10am - 4pm / Sat17rh - Sun 25th August

17/04/2023

Stunning sideboard made in European oak, simple steel base. The central door is mounted on soft close hinges and has a discrete finger pull on the edge.

The client provided a design to show his desired aesthetic and left the rest to me.

Looking to commission your own piece of furniture?
Get intouch ☝🏼.
www.birbeckswoodwork.co.uk