Henry Williams Design

Henry Williams Design Henry is a graduate from Plymouth University, where he studied 3D Design. He is now a Designer Maker His torso was awarded first place.

Henry Williams graduated from Plymouth University in 2012 with a BA (Hons) in 3D design. During his time there Henry worked under Roy Tam, where he became fascinated by the art of steam bending wood. The skills he picked up at university led him to win the Public’s Choice Award at the New Forest Trust Fine Crafted Wood Competition with a steam bent oak bench in 2011. After leaving University, Henr

y launched Henry Williams Design in July 2012. Since launch, Henry has expanded his skill set beyond just making bespoke furniture, and has been making oak doors and windows for Sussex listed buildings. Henry’s inspiration for his unique style and work comes from the rural surroundings in which he grew up. An advocate in sustainably sourced materials and local businesses, he always tries to use the best local materials from the surrounding areas. In June 2013, Henry entered the Young Craftsman of the Year competition at the South of England show. As well as being 'Highly Commended' for his Arc Chair. Summer 2013 Henry will be exhibiting his work at:
New Designers 2nd - 6th July
Arundel Gallery Trail - 17th-26th August

Fred making sure he doesn’t get left behind on today’s log collection! 🐾
29/03/2026

Fred making sure he doesn’t get left behind on today’s log collection! 🐾

Keeping it local 🌲🚜Grown, cut, collected, and stacked ready for milling at home — timber miles not even hitting double f...
25/03/2026

Keeping it local 🌲🚜
Grown, cut, collected, and stacked ready for milling at home — timber miles not even hitting double figures from forest to install 🌱

Bringing the poolside dream to life in the Sussex countryside 🌿Timber frame going up, views all around—this is going to ...
18/03/2026

Bringing the poolside dream to life in the Sussex countryside 🌿
Timber frame going up, views all around—this is going to be something special 👀

Thinking of creating your own outdoor space? Get in touch—we’d love to help bring it to life ✨

A little work in progress for our potential new arrivals 🦃
09/03/2026

A little work in progress for our potential new arrivals 🦃







𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘅 One of our smaller pieces we created over eight years ago now!We’re hoping to get back into the workshop make s...
18/02/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗿𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝘅

One of our smaller pieces we created over eight years ago now!
We’re hoping to get back into the workshop make some more of these this year 🤞
Watch this space!

Waney edged cladding that keeps the story of the tree in every line and curve. No two boards the same — just the way nat...
11/02/2026

Waney edged cladding that keeps the story of the tree in every line and curve. No two boards the same — just the way nature intended.

We love days like this! 🙌 We collected some lovely Oak today! Looking forwards to getting this milled and drying. 🌳 ...
04/02/2026

We love days like this! 🙌

We collected some lovely Oak today! Looking forwards to getting this milled and drying. 🌳

Something a little different…. A different take on some privacy fencing using local sweet chestnut 🌳 ...
03/02/2026

Something a little different….

A different take on some privacy fencing using local sweet chestnut 🌳

Crew chief on break while we stack the day’s cut 🐾🌲Timber doesn’t move itself.
30/01/2026

Crew chief on break while we stack the day’s cut 🐾🌲
Timber doesn’t move itself.

Horse-Chestnut 🌰Milled in our yard on the , cut to 2.5” and stacked to air dry. Nothing fancy — just time, air, and good...
29/01/2026

Horse-Chestnut 🌰

Milled in our yard on the , cut to 2.5” and stacked to air dry. Nothing fancy — just time, air, and good timber.

We sourced this lovely tree came from Bramley, Surrey/Sussex borders 🌳

West Sussex air, fresh-cut timber, and a day on the mill 🌲Slicing up locally sourced timber and stacking the boards to ...
27/01/2026

West Sussex air, fresh-cut timber, and a day on the mill 🌲

Slicing up locally sourced timber and stacking the boards to air-dry the old-school way — no kilns, no rush, just time, airflow, and patience doing their thing. There’s something very satisfying about letting the Sussex breeze season the wood naturally. Slower… but the quality you get is worth it every time.

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