Aaron Mighty

Aaron Mighty is a material researcher and craftsman focused on creating bespoke furniture from British wood, bridging sculpture and functional design. Based in South East London, his practice is about respecting traditional values through handcraft techniques whilst exploring contemporary approaches.

Triggered by global instabilities, he now sees his work as part of a wider movement into how imperfect wood can be celebrated to preserve beauty and provenance. Materials are also carefully selected to support conservation management efforts. With ties to his mixed heritage, each of the designs brings forward a tactile experience to reconnect people with nature.

Inspired by the act of sitting against the tree and traditional forms of forest bathing, the Throne of Gaia is a lounge chair designed to reconnect people with the natural textures and patterns of British timber. Through its immersive design, the traditional throne is subverted where it creates a sense of stillness and mindfulness over power and authority.

Made during a 16-week residency at the Snowdon School of Furniture (sponsored by the King’s Foundation), the chair developed from exploration into different processes aimed at capturing the narrative of wood.