Hand-turned wood design, from the heart of Ashdown Forest
Unique, sustainable pieces, designed to be loved for a lifetime.
Each piece is unique
Theo designs the pieces to bring out the natural beauty of that piece of wood, with its unique grain and imperfections.
Sustainably sourced
All of the wood used for Theo's designs comes from local trees, many from his home in Ashdown Forest.
Hand-crafted
All pieces are created by hand by Theo Jaques in his woodwork studio in Ashdown Forest, Wealden.
Currently Available To Buy
These are the items currently available. See something you like but want to make some changes? Love something, but it's sold out?
Here's where to commission a piece, just for you.
Large Black-Stained Oak Bowl
Turned from a mature Ashdown Forest oak that fell due to old age.
Ebonised using vinegar and steel wool. Slight crack is normal for oak bowls.
Suitable for dry-food or ornamental use.
£77 + P&P
Leopard Lamp
Turned from a 300-year-old Ashdown Forest oak that fell in a storm, with rare laburnum inserts.
Hand-crafted to give a leopard appearance.
Treated with food-grade linseed oil and beeswax.
£77 + P&P
Rare Laburnum Lamp
Turned from a mature Ashdown Forest laburnum that fell due to old age.
Beautiful sweeping grain pattern.
Sold without lampshade (extra £10).
Treated with food-grade linseed oil and beeswax.
£97 + P&P
Oval Oak Platter
Turned from a 300-year-old Ashdown Forest oak that fell in a storm.
Unusual oval shape.
Ideal for dry food use or ornamental. Treated with food-grade linseed oil and beeswax.
£47 + P&P
Live-Edged Bowl
Turned from a 300-year-old Ashdown Forest oak that fell in a storm.
Live-edged, giving unusual shape to top.
Suitable for dry-food or ornamental use. Treated with food-grade linseed oil and beeswax.
£22 + P&P
About Theo Jaques.
Theo is a Sussex-based wood designer, finishing A-levels in Design & Technology, Engineering, and French, while building a reputation for creating distinctive, hand-turned pieces.
Alongside his studies, he is also a qualified tree surgeon, giving him a deep connection to the materials he works with.
He never cuts healthy trees for his creations: each piece comes from timber at the end of its natural life or from trees brought down by storms. This careful sourcing of wood that is often hundreds of years old means his designs are grounded in a respect for the local landscape they come from, so they can become a treasured part of your home for decades to come.
Each item Theo makes is one-of-a-kind, designed to showcase the character and uniqueness of the wood itself.
From elegant bowls to striking lamps, Theo’s work balances function with beauty. His pieces are timeless reminders of the resilience and character of wood - with each piece carrying its own story.
Commission A Bespoke Piece
Theo can design and create a bespoke piece, just for you, as long as he can source the wood and it fits his workshop equipment.
If you have seen a design here and would like something similar, submit your request here, remembering to include a link to the piece you want to use as a basis.
Want something more bespoke? Get in touch with Theo.
Whichever option you choose, he'll get back to you within 2 working days to ask any further questions he might have, and to let you know an approximate cost, so you can make payment before he starts work.