“Blodyn” (Flower) — Steel & Victorian Ash, Black-Stained
Thomas Frayne is a Welsh-born joiner and artist based in Sydney, Australia. His practice bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, specialising in sculptural furniture made from reclaimed and upcycled materials. His work explores the tension between function and form, with each piece carrying a strong narrative presence.
“Blodyn,” meaning flower, plays with the contrast between beauty and ruggedness—like wildflowers that grow against castle walls or along rocky paths. Made from steel and reclaimed Victorian ash, then stained black, the piece becomes a dark backdrop that lets its form and texture bloom subtly rather than brightly. Handmade shaping softens the ash’s edges, giving the table a delicate presence within its shadowed tone.
This collection of five handcrafted chairs and two side tables is shaped by the rugged drama of Wales—its wind-sculpted hills, brooding skies, ruined castles, and dark folklore. Every piece is individually handmade and then stained black, giving the collection a unified depth that echoes the shadowed tones of Welsh stone, slate, and forest. Each work carries a Welsh name whose meaning guides its form and spirit, while materials such as oak, ash, rosewood, steel, and waxed cotton ground the designs in natural texture. No two pieces are the same; each holds its own story carved in darkness.
Crafted from reclaimed victorian ash and steel in Sydney by Thomas Frayne, this piece is a sculpture as much as a functional object. A beautiful contrasting statement in any living or bedroom space.
Dimensions: 38W x 32.5D x 52.5H cm
Viewing available at our new store in Surry Hills.
“Blodyn” (Flower) — Steel & Victorian Ash, Black-Stained
Thomas Frayne is a Welsh-born joiner and artist based in Sydney, Australia. His practice bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, specialising in sculptural furniture made from reclaimed and upcycled materials. His work explores the tension between function and form, with each piece carrying a strong narrative presence.
“Blodyn,” meaning flower, plays with the contrast between beauty and ruggedness—like wildflowers that grow against castle walls or along rocky paths. Made from steel and reclaimed Victorian ash, then stained black, the piece becomes a dark backdrop that lets its form and texture bloom subtly rather than brightly. Handmade shaping softens the ash’s edges, giving the table a delicate presence within its shadowed tone.
This collection of five handcrafted chairs and two side tables is shaped by the rugged drama of Wales—its wind-sculpted hills, brooding skies, ruined castles, and dark folklore. Every piece is individually handmade and then stained black, giving the collection a unified depth that echoes the shadowed tones of Welsh stone, slate, and forest. Each work carries a Welsh name whose meaning guides its form and spirit, while materials such as oak, ash, rosewood, steel, and waxed cotton ground the designs in natural texture. No two pieces are the same; each holds its own story carved in darkness.
Crafted from reclaimed victorian ash and steel in Sydney by Thomas Frayne, this piece is a sculpture as much as a functional object. A beautiful contrasting statement in any living or bedroom space.
Dimensions: 38W x 32.5D x 52.5H cm
Viewing available at our new store in Surry Hills.
