Sataua & Beer

31/07/2012

Have a look at our latest tree profile. In this post Jon looks at the Cedro Macho tree, also known as Royal Mahogany.

The trees can be large, up to 50 metres (170ft) in height, with trunks up to 1.5m (5ft) in diameter. It works well and takes a wonderful finish resulting in a fine lustre. Recent projects we have built using this wood include the Wedge Bench and Wedge Coffee table.

06/07/2012

One of our first collaborations: http://www.satauabeer.com/archives/news/playa-el-coco

24/06/2012

Private viewing of Sataua & Beer in Naples, Florida: http://tinyurl.com/7tf5krn

18/06/2012

In March of this year, Jon was invited to meet HM Queen Elizabeth. He tells his story here.

On the 1st of March 2012 I was fortunate enough to meet HM Queen Elizabeth, having been invited to the first official engagement of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations in London. The event was held in the newly refurbished Diamond Jubilee Tea Salon at Fortnum & Mason, one of the most acclaimed and pres...

13/06/2012

Guanacaste: the first in our series of Tree Profiles.

The name Guanacaste originates from the language of the indigenous Nicarao people, Nahuatl, and literally means ‘Tree of Ears’ or ‘Tree that Listens’ (from ‘Guautil‘ -tree, and ’Nacaztli’ – ear). Legend recounts the Nicarao would not talk near the tree due to the large ear shaped seed pods, which...

04/06/2012

In Nicaragua I enjoy being in the passenger seat. It’s not so much to do with driving, which can be a drag, but more because I’m a highly visual person. Regardless if I’m on a road trip to the coast or running errands around Managua, I don’t talk much as a passenger. Instead I’m lost staring out ...

29/05/2012

Jeremy Brown releases 3rd installment of Furniture Today Series.

Award winning furniture designer and maker Jeremy Broun has recently released the 3rd installment of his Furniture Today series, examining British furniture making, its history, its role in todays society and presenting works and interviews with some of its prominent figures.

23/05/2012

Thank you Silvio Balladares Fotografia for the photo session, you're the best.

is a designer and maker of studio furniture, originally from Cambridge, England, Jon is currently living and working in Managua, Nicaragua. He received his Master of Arts Design (Furniture) from Lincoln University, England, and his Bachelor degree of Fine Craft ( Furniture Design and Craftsmanship) ...

21/05/2012

These are the inaugural pieces from Sataua & Beer

19/05/2012

08-2012 Quarrel credenza. Made of Tabebuia rosea (Nica: Roble) and carved by hand. More images and info: http://www.satauabeer.com/archives/114