Daniel Lacey
- Work
- Biography
“My aim is to produce work of the highest quality, both in design and craftsmanship: work which exceeds my clients’ expectations and makes them ask, ‘how did you do that?’ “
Working almost exclusively in wood, Daniel tries wherever possible to use local woods for his creations of contemporary furniture. Having his own mobile sawmill even makes it possible to work from a standing tree to finished work of art - an extraordinary connection for the client. This 'storytelling' is fast becoming Daniel's favourite way of working
Inspiration comes from the hills, moors, woodland and water close to home - working in tune with, not against, nature and the environment he is passionate about.
Daniel's methods are a blend of innovative and traditional techniques - with every item (from the design concept to the final loving polish) made by master craftsman Daniel himself.
As the majority of Daniel’s work is to commission, his ‘outlets’ are mainly through word of mouth and at high-quality exhibitions. He has an online presence on the internet, but in practice finds that his pieces need to be seen and touched to appreciate the subtlety of design and quality of finish.
“My passion is designing and creating functional works of art from beautiful wood. I enjoy working with wood, taking it on a journey from tree to finished piece of furniture.”
Working almost exclusively in wood, Daniel tries wherever possible to use local woods for his creations of contemporary furniture. Having his own mobile sawmill even makes it possible to work from a standing tree to finished work of art - an extraordinary connection for the client. This 'storytelling' is fast becoming Daniel's favourite way of working
Inspiration comes from the hills, moors, woodland and water close to home - working in tune with, not against, nature and the environment he is passionate about.
Daniel's methods are a blend of innovative and traditional techniques - with every item (from the design concept to the final loving polish) made by master craftsman Daniel himself.
As the majority of Daniel’s work is to commission, his ‘outlets’ are mainly through word of mouth and at high-quality exhibitions. He has an online presence on the internet, but in practice finds that his pieces need to be seen and touched to appreciate the subtlety of design and quality of finish.
“My passion is designing and creating functional works of art from beautiful wood. I enjoy working with wood, taking it on a journey from tree to finished piece of furniture.”
CV 2025
2011 - current
Working from own workshop in Langholm
1996 - 2011
Own workshop and rented workshops in southern England
Education/qualifications
1996 – Graduated Parnham College (Master Craftsmen in Wood), Dorset
Selected exhibitions
2025 – ‘Decade’ Upland CIC, Kirkcudbright
2024 – Visual Arts Scotland 100th anniversary, Dalkeith Palace and with SOC, Aberlady
2024 – Scottish Furniture Makers Association – Dalkeith Palace
2020 Royal Scottish Academy –SSA/VAS Open
2012-2019, 2022-2025 Spring Fling Open Studio, Dumfries & Galloway (annual)
2016 -2017 After the Storm, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, with Scottish Furniture Makers Assn
2014 -2017 Inspired at Goldsmiths Hall, London
2013 - The Goldsmiths Company Pavilion, Somerset House, London
2013 – Furniture with Soul, Gallery NAGA, Boston, USA
2012 – Clerkenwell Design Week, London (with Scottish Enterprise)
2005 – The Art of Furniture Making, Bonhams, London
2003 – The British Pavilion, Classique Belgium
1996 – graduate exhibition, Cork Street Galleries, London
Collections/public
2024 – Mace and Scrollholder, Stirling University
2024 – ‘Turbine’ Table – boardroom table, UK HQ of renewables company
2014 – ‘Chestless’ – AJ & CM, Milton, MA (private collector) USA
2006 – console table – foyer in St Martins Place, London
1998 – Altar cross at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
Awards
1996 -2024 – 6 x Guild Marks from London Livery ‘Furniture Maker’s Company’
2020 –SFMA/SSA-VAS – Craft Excellence prize at Royal Scottish Academy
2018 - Jan and David Roberts Arts Award for outstanding work at Art&
2005 – Crafts Council First Time Exhibitor Award, Chelsea Craft Fair, London
2011 - current
Working from own workshop in Langholm
1996 - 2011
Own workshop and rented workshops in southern England
Education/qualifications
1996 – Graduated Parnham College (Master Craftsmen in Wood), Dorset
Selected exhibitions
2025 – ‘Decade’ Upland CIC, Kirkcudbright
2024 – Visual Arts Scotland 100th anniversary, Dalkeith Palace and with SOC, Aberlady
2024 – Scottish Furniture Makers Association – Dalkeith Palace
2020 Royal Scottish Academy –SSA/VAS Open
2012-2019, 2022-2025 Spring Fling Open Studio, Dumfries & Galloway (annual)
2016 -2017 After the Storm, Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, with Scottish Furniture Makers Assn
2014 -2017 Inspired at Goldsmiths Hall, London
2013 - The Goldsmiths Company Pavilion, Somerset House, London
2013 – Furniture with Soul, Gallery NAGA, Boston, USA
2012 – Clerkenwell Design Week, London (with Scottish Enterprise)
2005 – The Art of Furniture Making, Bonhams, London
2003 – The British Pavilion, Classique Belgium
1996 – graduate exhibition, Cork Street Galleries, London
Collections/public
2024 – Mace and Scrollholder, Stirling University
2024 – ‘Turbine’ Table – boardroom table, UK HQ of renewables company
2014 – ‘Chestless’ – AJ & CM, Milton, MA (private collector) USA
2006 – console table – foyer in St Martins Place, London
1998 – Altar cross at the National Memorial Arboretum, Staffordshire
Awards
1996 -2024 – 6 x Guild Marks from London Livery ‘Furniture Maker’s Company’
2020 –SFMA/SSA-VAS – Craft Excellence prize at Royal Scottish Academy
2018 - Jan and David Roberts Arts Award for outstanding work at Art&
2005 – Crafts Council First Time Exhibitor Award, Chelsea Craft Fair, London
Collections
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