PETER COWPER
Helen Gerry
Furniture Makers’ Programme graduate 2014
Nelson based furniture maker, Peter Cowper of Bespoke by Design has been working with wood most of his life in parallel to a corporate career. Until around 2013, he had been relatively self-taught so completed an Introduction to Furniture Making at The Centre for Fine Woodworking. He realised there was so much more to learn and so then completed the full-time Furniture Makers Programme in 2014. The skills he gained throughout the year enabled him to embark on exploring more complex projects and designs. Fine furniture making soon became a full-time activity.
Peter doesn’t subscribe to a given design ethic, although primarily prefers modern, simple and contemporary styles. Recent years have seen a strong focus in designing installation lighting with ‘The Curl’ lighting range being developed.
Peter also creates a variety of bespoke commissions and regularly collaborates with his wife Janet, an Interior Designer, to provide creative furniture and lighting pieces for clients.
Peter’s lighting range has had an ongoing presence in the Parker Gallery as he is an existing represented artist by gallery owner Leonie Allen.
‘Undulation’ - Large Pendant Light
Tasmanian Blackwood with Halcyon Neon Flex LED 1750mm x 80mm x 520mm
The “Undulation” pendant light reflects the natural flow and rhythm of the sigmoid curve. Designed for a diverse range of interior spaces; both residential and commercial. Created in Tasmanian Blackwood, the pendant has a warm, dimmable light source that emphasises the elegant curves and wood tones.
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