This autumn, Alex Brooks Furniture and a collection of tree slice tables will join eleven other talented artists and makers at the “Ever Present” exhibition in Lyme Regis. The show runs from Monday 27th October to Wednesday 5th November 2025 at the Malthouse Gallery,...
We were contacted about two magnificent grand ash trees that had fallen naturally near to us (not due to dieback). So far we have made a number of cube side tables and tree trunk slice coffee tables from these. The cube side tables allow us to see all the grain...
"I have not one but two of your great side tables. They are both doing what tables should do - have stuff put on them! I hadn’t even realised I wanted a table until I saw your work during Dorset Arts Weeks. I was visiting nearby venues with a great friend when I came...
I’ll be exhibiting a selection of my handmade tables at the Primavera II exhibition this Easter, held at the Sou’-Sou’-West Gallery on the Symondsbury Estate, near Bridport. Running from Good Friday, 18th April, to Sunday 11th May, the exhibition will bring together a...
Alex was approached by SparcStudio Design to create a set of bespoke tables for Calcot Spa. The commission involved crafting four custom tables for the spa’s light relaxation area, where the designer sought to incorporate Alex's signature organic style. After some...
Alex has just completed a unique commission - a bespoke design to protect a bell purchased by the client. After discussing ideas with his brother Ed, they settled on a design inspired by forked trees, which became the foundation for the structure. The forked trees...
Alex recently revisited a project he and his brother Ed completed for the City of London, located right next to the Houses of Parliament: Horseferry Park. The bespoke wooden play equipment they crafted is still standing strong and continues to be enjoyed by children....
I and thirteen other artists and makers are displaying work at the Malthouse Gallery in Lyme Regis until Thursday 21st November. I have seven pieces of furniture on display - probably too large for a stocking, but deliverable by sleigh! ...
When an ancient oak tree succumbed to rot and fell, Ed saw an opportunity. Rather than let it go to waste, he transformed the fallen tree into something eye-catching! Inspired by a mix of prehistoric creatures Ed carved the oak into a striking wooden dinosaur! It's...
The 'Chapman' spalted beech natural live edge coffee table has such unique spalted wood markings. The handmade metal legs follow the undulations of the waney organic edges. Available to buy from Dansel Gallery, and I have access to various fascinating pieces of timber...