Press Release – Stunning inside or out, The Bleacher highlights Holt Harrison’s design expertise

"The Bleacher"With Spring fast approaching thoughts turn to making the most of our outdoor space and entertaining, but it’s often hard to find statement furniture that is stylish, practical and most importantly unique.

Holt Harrison specialise in creating distinctive furnishings that draw their inspiration from nature, producing unique pieces that suit a variety of interior tastes and styles.

Hand crafted in their Somerset studio, a great example of their expertise and passion is encapsulated in The ‘Bleacher’, a stunning yet practical bench made from a single cut of responsibly sourced Burl Oak.

Mounted on contemporary mirror polished stainless steel legs, this luxurious cut of wood immediately captures the attention with its distinctive natural beauty. Finished with Danish Oil the grain of the wood comes alive, creating a real talking point with its mix of colours, textures and unique character.

Not only does the use of Danish Oil perfectly compliment the characteristics of the Burl Oak, but it also ensures that it can withstand the rigorous demands of its intended function whether placed inside or outside.

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Press Release – Stylish lighting solutions to brighten up your interior

Somerset based gallery Holt Harrison is pleased to announce additions to its range of hand crafted lamps, shades and candelabras.

Created from responsibly sourced raw materials, the Lighting Collection has been produced to compliment a wide range of interior styles, from the traditional to ultra-modern.

Each piece is unique and reflects the natural beauty and complexity of the materials used, and includes:

Texan Longhorn LampThe Longhorn Table Lamp:
Created from a single polished Texan longhorn and presented on a beautiful waxed Oroko wood base, sat elegantly upon ebonised ball feet. This piece is available with pre-matched shade or simply with a chrome lamp holder and fitted with cotton-braided flex.

 

The Tripod Floor Lamp:
Styled on the original surveyors stand, this magnificent tripod floor lamp with a modern twist has been created from beautiful American black walnut. Stunning stainless steel tipped feet, a chrome lamp fitting and cotton braided flex provide a high quality finish to this piece.

The Oyster Chandelier:
Designed to hand from a standard ceiling light fitting, this intriguing hand crafted piece features vintage French crystals set among ornate oyster and seashells. Hung from beaded strands this is a real statement piece that can be made to measure.

The Antler Candelabra:Antler Candelstick Candelabra
A stunning table top antler candelabra created from a single stag antler. Finished with 4 individual brass candleholders spaced to give optimum light distribution this is a real statement piece for a living or dining space.

With individuality at the heart of every piece created by Holt Harrison, the gallery welcomes bespoke projects and commissions. Visitors to the Somerset gallery can view more examples of the Collection and individual items are now available to buy from Selfridges.

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Press Release – Burl Oak Coffee Tables: celebrating natural beauty with the Holt Harrison collection

With autumn just around the corner, specialist furniture designers Holt Harrison celebrate the natural beauty, versatility and durability of the finest cuts of British Burl Oak with additions to their stunning Furniture Collection.

The Burl Oak Coffee Table is a classic example of Holt Harrison’s expertise and passion. Constructed from a single cut of Somerset Oak, the table features a full slab of the centre trunk of this responsibly sourced domestic timber.

The sumptuous wood table is available with two specially designed leg finishes creating a choice of styles that will compliment a variety of interior settings. Each 5 x 3ft coffee table can be purchased with either four aged square steel legs or atop a single continuous flat aged steel ribbon leg design.

As with all Holt Harrison creations form meets function to ensure that every piece is fit to meet the demands of modern living. The Burl Oak Coffee Tables have been skimmed with oil to show off the tints, grain and individual characteristics of the wood and then sealed to ensure they are resistant to hot and cold liquids, making them the ideal choice for individuals looking for a statement piece for their home or office environment.

"Burl Oak Coffee Table""Burl Oak Ribbon Legged Coffee Table"

 

 

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Press Release – Bur Elm Coffee Table: celebrating nature’s best within the Holt Harrison collection

As the beauty of nature comes into full swing, specialist furniture designers Holt Harrison celebrate the natural beauty, versatility and durability of the finest cuts of responsibly sourced wood with an addition to their unique Furniture Collection.

The Bur Elm Coffee Table is a classic example of Holt Harrison’s expertise and passion. Constructed from a single cut of locally sourced Somerset wood, the table top features a full slab of the centre trunk of this rarely available timber.

The sumptuous wood table top is perfectly balanced with Bur Elm legs offset with a broken arch configuration to create an interesting angular footing and overall shaping that will fit within, traditional or unique interior settings.

As with all Holt Harrison creations, form meets function to ensure that every piece is fit to meet the rigours of modern living.

The Bur Elm Coffee Table boasts an exquisite satin finish, created from oil and wax treatments that ensure this functional table is resistant to hot and cold liquids, making it the ideal coffee table for individuals looking for a statement piece for their home or office environment.

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Press Release – Stunning Bird Wing wall art: signature piece for Holt Harrison designer

As featured in Geraldine James’s new Creative Walls book, Liddie Holt Harrison has a keen eye on creating visually stunning, unique and creative wall art using a variety of interesting objects and textiles.

As owner and designer of the Holt Harrison gallery in Somerset, Liddie aims to celebrate the natural beauty of nature by bringing new life to discarded, forgotten and antique materials.

By reclaiming raw materials and setting them off against sumptuous backgrounds, presented in sympathetic frames, the end result is a unique piece of wall art that draws the eye and makes a real statement.

Her collection of hand crafted Bird Wing wall art incorporates signature pieces for which Liddie has an increasingly loyal, discerning following. The most recent of which features vintage silk flowers set with Cock Pheasant, Magpie, Teal, Jay, Crew and Mallard feathers surrounded by reclaimed Victorian butterflies.

Presented on a crimson raw silk background and housed in a beautiful dark Tulipwood frame, this impressive piece is equally striking as the focal point of a room or when complimenting an existing theme.

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Press Release – American Walnut Coffee Table highlights Holt Harrison unique furniture offering

Specialists in creating distinctive furnishings and art, Holt Harrison are pleased to showcase one of their latest creations – the American Walnut Coffee Table.

Hand crafted in their Somerset studio, this latest piece combines their unique design style with function and was designed to appeal to individuals looking for unique pieces to enhance their interiors.

Created from a single piece of high grade and responsibly sourced American walnut, the table features three delicate yet robust legs. The spear shaped tabletop is finished to highlight the natural beauty of the wood whilst ensuring it can withstand the rigorous demands of its intended function. At 94cm long and 76cm at its widest point, this delicate looking, yet practical piece will suit a variety of interior tastes and is a great example of the craftsmanship that Holt Harrison deliver on each piece they produce.

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Press Release: Hand Knitted Pouffes – The ultimate in chic comfort this winter

Holt Harrison are pleased to unveil the latest addition to their range of unique and stylish interior accessories. Their Hand Knitted Pouffes are the ultimate in chic comfort and provide a real focal point to any interior.

Hand Knitted Woollen PouffesCreated from rare breed Jacob’s sheep wool, their eye catching barrel shape is complimented by an intricate spiral hand knit design. Sumptuous in their look and feel, the sculpted foam inners provide a robust and comfortable seating position, making them the ideal addition to any room.

Available in two standard sizes, small (12’’ h x 18’’ w) and medium (20’’ h x 29.5 w) the Hand Knitted Pouffes come in a variety of natural colours; white, grey and brown. Alternatively, they can be made to measure and finished in a range of colours produced using ethical fruit dyes.

 

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