Michael  trained at the workshops of David Savage, one of the most highly regarded  designer-makers in Europe.  These are  some of the pieces he has designed and made recently.

Cherry Table
The brief from Imelda and Enda was to make a simple cherry table to match an existing cherry kitchen and to fit in a bright kitchen corner with built-in benches. The table is in American cherry, with a narrower than normal base allowing access to the side and end benches. It has dowelled breadboard ends.

Boardroom Furniture
This boardroom table and sideboards were designed by Michael for ICON Clinical Research and resides in their newly completed offices. The company has earned international repute and success but wanted to reflect its Irish origins. The design incorporates ICON’s logo, spelling the company’s name in Ogham, an ancient Celtic alphabet. The woods used are walnut, rosewood and birdseye maple.

Oak Table
This oak side table was created for a private client who wanted a traditional hall table with a lighter, more contemporary feel. The table is made from European oak with rosewood detail, and has a single drawer from maple, walnut and cedar of Lebanon.

 Leaf Table
This small occasional table is from walnut and mirtona burr with inlaid leaf motif marquetry.

Writing Slope
The writing slope is again a modern twist on a traditional theme. The main case is in English walnut with rosewood panels. The writing surface is skiver, a softer, thinner, sheep’s leather traditionally used for writing desks. The compartments are in maple and birdseye maple.

Chair
This is a one-off chair but could be made as part of a set. The brief was to produce a dining chair solid enough to be used daily but comfortable and elegant. This version is in solid walnut.

Pen Box
A simple box with sliding lid commissioned as a birthday present with the owner’s initials on the lid.