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OneOak pedestal table by Philip Koomen

Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery 13 July, 2012

Master designer-maker Philip Koomen has played a significant part in the OneOak project: from guiding the sectioning of the tree after its felling, bringing partners and contacts to the project, advising on milling, grading the boards, and helping in the promotion and general steering of the project. Read more about Philip Koomen’s involvement in the…

Father and Son team start work on OneOak furniture

Sylva FoundationBy Gabriel Hemery 20 March, 2012 1 Comment

One of Britain’s leading designer makers, Philip Koomen, has started work on his OneOak piece of furniture. We will be following his progress over the next few months. He is collaborating with his son Jody Koomen, also a designer maker, who will be using the offcuts from Philip’s work to make his own pieces. Philip…