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Jake Phipps is an English furniture designer who has been making furniture since graduating design school in 1999. His studio gained a reputation as a resource for custom work, but he has recently added a few objects for the retail market.
His work is clever; tables stretch or adapt to grow, all while maintaining the integrity of the design and the material, as seen in the Sentosa table in rippled sycamore, pictured above.
The Rodin loveseat's sensual curves are hand-sculpted from solid English Oak. It is available in both indoor and outdoor versions, and can even be inscribed with your favorite quotation.
The Vitruvius table is a beauty in Macassar Ebony. Perfect for smaller spaces, the square table hides fold-up extensions that seemlessly transform it into a round table with seating for 8.
All items are available from Jake Phipps.
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