Joss Stoddart

Joss Stoddart is a British designer–maker whose work explores the relationship between material, place, and craftsmanship. Raised in rural surroundings, he developed an early familiarity with timber and the quiet processes of making. Working primarily with British wood of full provenance, Stoddart creates furniture and sculptural objects that respond to the character of each piece of material.

Guided by intuition and careful observation, his practice allows form to emerge through making, producing works that balance function, material honesty, and a strong sense of place.

The coffee table is crafted from a single slab of Scottish elm, its surface left largely untouched to reveal the natural grain and movement of the timber. Only the edges are treated with Shou Sugi Ban, their scorched darkness framing the lighter centre. The legs penetrate through the surface and are secured with a bronze wedge, a deliberate intersection that binds the three planes and celebrates the joinery.

Sitting low and calm within the space, the table balances weight and lightness, allowing the character of the elm, the tactile scorched edges, and the evidence of making to remain central.