Tom Raffield

Tom Raffield is a Cornish-based studio specialising in lighting and homeware. Tom Raffield founded the studio in 2008 after graduating from Falmouth College of Arts with a degree in 3D Sustainability and Design. During his studies, Raffield discovered the ancient craft of steam-bending wood, a process that bends and twists wood beyond its apparent limits. Although the process is seldom used in large-scale manufacturing, Tom Raffield uses this technique throughout his brand for sustainable designs that feature intricate structures that would otherwise be impossible to create.

With a passion for sustainability, Tom Raffield creates products with the smallest ecological footprint possible, inspired by nature and designed to last a lifetime. Each piece is handcrafted by skilled craftsmen from their studio in Cornwall, England. From starting as a self-taught student to experimenting and developing steam-bending methods, Tom Raffield has found himself one of the world leaders in the craft.