“Bwythyn” (Cottage) — 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.
“Bwythyn,” meaning cottage, celebrates the warmth and resilience of traditional Welsh dwellings. Made from reclaimed Victorian ash and stained black, the chair carries the tactile history of its material while echoing the soot-darkened beams and stone interiors of old Welsh cottages. Its handmade finish preserves the timber’s character beneath the depth of the stain, offering a sense of homely solidity wrapped in shadow.
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.
Dimensions: 53.5W x 55.5D x 75.5H cm
Viewing available at our new store in Surry Hills.
“Bwythyn” (Cottage) — 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.
“Bwythyn,” meaning cottage, celebrates the warmth and resilience of traditional Welsh dwellings. Made from reclaimed Victorian ash and stained black, the chair carries the tactile history of its material while echoing the soot-darkened beams and stone interiors of old Welsh cottages. Its handmade finish preserves the timber’s character beneath the depth of the stain, offering a sense of homely solidity wrapped in shadow.
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.
Dimensions: 53.5W x 55.5D x 75.5H cm
Viewing available at our new store in Surry Hills.
