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17-25 October 2026

A chair for (nearly) every week of lockdown

A collection of chairs made during the Covid-19 pandemic which explores various ideas within craft by subverting and hacking traditional furniture.

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The Woven Chair
The Woven Chair
Josh Cotton
This project explores different concepts or ideas within craft and design that can be easily understood through a chair by investigating the use of locally sourced waste materials and working with limited tools whilst self-isolating during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The chairs in this series were produced in my garden at a time of uncertainty with a limited amount of materials and tools at my disposal. This project is a physical journal of my time in lockdown, driven by a methodology of making and keeping busy. Produ
The Woven Chair - Material Development
The Woven Chair - Material Development
Josh Cotton
The Woven Chair - Panel Weave Development
The Woven Chair - Panel Weave Development
Josh Cotton
The Woven Chair - Stain Development
The Woven Chair - Stain Development
Josh Cotton
Josh Cotton and his Lockdown Chairs
Josh Cotton and his Lockdown Chairs

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