Alan Peters (1933-2009) in his workshop in 1984. Peters was one of the main exponents of the British craft revival in the 1970s, and most of his work was in solid wood. His furniture was characterised by elegance, simplicity and restrained use of decoration, a feat often requiring more skill than the production of fussy pieces that are superficially more complex.  A perfectionist who worked across a wide range of styles and forms, Peters influenced a whole generation of British craftsmen. But his true legacy was the integrity of his work; he always enjoyed a close rapport with his material, and went to great lengths to acquire the right wood for a particular piece, sometimes buying whole trees to ensure that he could match the grain. Via

Alan Peters (1933-2009) in his workshop in 1984.

Peters was one of the main exponents of the British craft revival in the 1970s, and most of his work was in solid wood. His furniture was characterised by elegance, simplicity and restrained use of decoration, a feat often requiring more skill than the production of fussy pieces that are superficially more complex. 

A perfectionist who worked across a wide range of styles and forms, Peters influenced a whole generation of British craftsmen. But his true legacy was the integrity of his work; he always enjoyed a close rapport with his material, and went to great lengths to acquire the right wood for a particular piece, sometimes buying whole trees to ensure that he could match the grain.

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