“Ymlacio” (To Relax / Unwind) — Steel, Oak & Waxed Cotton, 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.
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.
“Ymlacio,” meaning to relax, channels the feeling of unwinding in Wales’ stark yet soothing landscapes—windswept ridges, dark forests, and quiet coastal paths. Combining hand-worked steel with oak and waxed cotton, all finished in black, the chair has a rugged, contemporary feel. The stain ties the materials together into a single cohesive silhouette, while its handmade details invite rest with understated, weathered elegance.
Dimensions: 65W x 90D x 67H cm
Viewing available at our new store in Surry Hills. Contact us should you wish to purchase multiple (6-8 week lead time).
“Ymlacio” (To Relax / Unwind) — Steel, Oak & Waxed Cotton, 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.
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.
“Ymlacio,” meaning to relax, channels the feeling of unwinding in Wales’ stark yet soothing landscapes—windswept ridges, dark forests, and quiet coastal paths. Combining hand-worked steel with oak and waxed cotton, all finished in black, the chair has a rugged, contemporary feel. The stain ties the materials together into a single cohesive silhouette, while its handmade details invite rest with understated, weathered elegance.
Dimensions: 65W x 90D x 67H cm
Viewing available at our new store in Surry Hills. Contact us should you wish to purchase multiple (6-8 week lead time).
