DESIGN JUNCTION 2018

Jonathan presents for the first time, developments to the “Attentive” chair, a key component of his range of handmade furniture. “Danish Distrupted” bridges the gap between antique, mid-century modern and 2018. You can see “Art Class”, “Shou Sugi” and “Edward” for the first time at Design Junction. The inspiration for this collection came from images of a peloton crash – …

Autumn 2018 – activity

Jonathan Rose Design is showing at Aberdeen Art Fair from 7th to 9th September. The fair is in the Beach Ballroom. Jonathan Rose Design will have with the Attentive seating collection, now in Ash and upholstered in aniline leather. You can buy your tickets here. Jonathan will also be at Design Junction in the Barge House 20th to 23rd September …

London Design Week 2017

Here we are for real – lots of interest in the simple lines and how the chairs support you for the activities you enjoy or need to do. Here are some visitors doing just that. There’s a lots of stress in building a stand at LDF – but of course Sitting Firm is here to help. Sara loves her job. …

Flock 2017

Jonathan Rose Design is showing at Flock Fringe this year in partnership with Belinda Rose Weave and Buchanan Food. On show is a new collection of Christmas Textiles, the Attentive Collection of furniture and some tempting treats from Buchanan Food, all at the Colour Bothy, Hirn. Flock Fringe is a new idea. It expands the reach of Flock to people working nearby …

Scottish Furniture Makers annual exhibition

This year the Scottish Furniture Makers Association  annual show is being held at Custom Lane, Leith. I will be showing my Attentive chairs and stools in partnership with 17 other independent furniture makers from the association. Sat 4th – Sun 12th NovemberAdmission Free Opening Hours:Weekdays: 9am-5pmSaturdays: 10am-5pmSundays: 11am-4pm Exhibitors include Janie Morris, Anna Nichols, Angus Richardson, Digby Morrow, Adrian McCurdy, Max …

Edinburgh Exhibition

here are some pictures from the show. working out how best to arrange things this corner looks about right – the red chair hides that ugly plug socket but we can’t do much about the ceiling piping. These pieces can be used to try out before they are purchased. this side shows the prices and each piece on a plinth …

The Attentive Collection

The full collection of tables, chairs and a stool are showing at Custom Lane Gallery for the first time. Hope you get a chance to see them before they are shown at London Design Fair, Truman Brewery stand L02, 21st to 24th September.

May 2017 update

It has been a fulfilling 15 months since my last post. The main event has been the exhibition ‘After the Storm‘ , held in the John Hope Gateway Gallery of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Edinburgh. 12 cabinet makers from the Scottish Furniture Makers Association designed and made furniture using timber from the gardens blown down in 2012 by Cyclone …

Aberdeen Art Fair – September 2014

The Aberdeen Art Fair 2013 had a very strong presence from the furniture makers. The stand attracted plenty of interest, whilst Tom Cooper showed us how to sell furniture when he took the prize for ‘largest pieces sold’. We’ll all be there again on 6 and 7 September 2014, at Aberdeen Music Hall. Follow the link for more information.

Scottish Furniture Makers show in October 2014

I’ll be at the annual show of the Scottish Furniture Makers Association in the John Hope Gateway gallery at Edinburgh Royal Botanic Garden from 2nd to 19th October 2014. This is a fabulous new venue at the heart of a specialist world, and a brilliant showcase for makers’ work, giving them an opportunity to show what they are able to …