JOHN LEE
FURNITURE MAKER
In the fine furniture field John Lee’s work has become synonymous with innovative design and exceptional craftsmanship. Inspired by naturally occurring geometric forms, his current work explores the enhancement of the natural beauty of wood whilst experimenting with form, function and finish. Concentrating on making furniture that is sensually appealing and also strongly functional, Lee has spent the last number of years investigating textured finishes by exposing the natural grain patterns of the wood used in his dynamic forms.
This dynamism is most evident in his recent work; in this work he methodically and with great dexterity creates a twist in the plane of many of his pieces. In creating this change he takes great care to ensure that the proportion and scale of the manipulation is correct and deftly crafted. Observers of these pieces may be drawn to the changes in plane, the curves of the drawers and the rightness of the proportion but they will also be delighted with the detail; drawers that click effortlessly open without the need for handles, finely finished jointing and beautifully understated leather lined drawers all combine to make this furniture that will occupy a special place in the mind of all who see it.
Working for both private and corporate clients, Lee’s work can be found in the National Museum of Ireland; the Irish Government Buildings; Áras an Uachtaráin (Irish President’s residence), Dublin, Ireland and numerous private collections, both nationally and internationally. He has exhibited extensively in Ireland and abroad including Collect, London, UK and SOFA, Chicago, USA. In 2010 Lee received the Crafts Council of Ireland Irish Craft Bursary Award.
Pagestown,
Maynooth,
Co. Kildare
+353 (0)1 505 4660
www.johnleefurniture.com
john@johnleefurniture.com
and through exhibitions nationally
and internationally.
129cm x 50cm x 50cm (H x W x D).
Image 2: Grá. European White Oak.
54cm x 124cm x 64cm (H x W x D).