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THE COLLECTION
A beautifully made, contemporary bench in solid ash with a hand-woven rush seat, made in Northamptonshire by Summerfield + Scott.
The landscape around Summerfield + Scott’s workshop provides much of what they need: ash from the Boughton Estate and rush from the River Ise, both grown within a few short miles of where the bench is made.
Finished simply with linseed oil, the materials are allowed to do much of the talking: warm timber, natural rush and the small variations that come with making each piece individually.
A lower shelf adds useful storage, making it a hardworking piece for a hallway, bedroom or around the dining table.
Lead time
8-12 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
Made to order
Each piece is made to order and so we are able to produce this bench in bespoke dimensions and finishes. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements: hq@notswolds
A contemporary take on the traditional milking stool, made in solid hardwood with a hand-woven rush seat by Summerfield + Scott in Northamptonshire.
Small in stature but surprisingly useful, its pared-back timber frame is topped with rush harvested and prepared by hand, then woven in the workshop using traditional techniques. Each stool is made individually, with variations in the timber grain, colour and rush weave giving every piece its own character.
Designed to move around the house and find its own purpose — beside the bath, next to a bed, as a footstool or a seat for smaller members of the household. A familiar piece of country furniture, reconsidered for the contemporary home.
Lead time
2 weeks. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
Made to order
Each piece is made to order and so we are able to produce this stool in bespoke dimensions and finishes. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements: hq@notswolds
A 1970s chestnut chair, reimagined for a new generation by Northamptonshire furniture makers Summerfield + Scott.
The original frame has been carefully restored and finished with linseed oil, then given a new hand-woven rush seat and backrest. The rush is harvested locally, prepared and woven by hand in their workshop using techniques with deep roots in this part of Northamptonshire.
There’s something particularly good about the meeting of old and new here: a reclaimed mid-century frame, a centuries-old local craft and a chair that feels entirely at home in a contemporary interior.
Each is individually finished, allowing the grain of the chestnut and natural variations in the rush to remain part of its character.
Lead time
4 weeks for individual or small orders, 8 weeks for orders of six chairs or more. Please get in touch should you have any urgent requirements and we will accomodate what we can.
Made to order
Each piece is made to order and so we are able to produce this bench in bespoke dimensions and finishes. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements: hq@notswolds
BRITISH CRAFTSMANSHIP
Summerfield + Scott's workshop sits in the heart of what was once a thriving rush-working region. For centuries, rushes from the rivers and wetlands of Northamptonshire were harvested and woven into the chairs, baskets and matting used in homes across the county and beyond.
Today, Charlie and Flora Scott are bringing the material back into local furniture making. Rush is harvested by hand from rivers within ten miles of their studio, rotating between different locations each year to support the careful management of the waterways. It is then woven using traditional techniques to create furniture with a distinctly contemporary character.
Rooted in the landscape and traditions of the area, their work gives this centuries-old craft a new expression, reimagining rush furniture for a new generation of British homes.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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Dimensions
H 81.5 x W 49 x D 45cm
Seat height 42cm
Reclaimed 1970s chestnut frame
Rush seat and back rest handwoven to order in Northamptonshire
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Based in rural Northamptonshire, Flora and Charlie Scott restore antique and vintage furniture using traditional techniques and thoughtful repair.
Through The Rush Project, they are helping to champion the heritage craft of rush weaving for a new generation. Their contemporary collection of handcrafted rush-seated furniture celebrates the beauty, practicality and sustainability of this centuries-old skill through pieces designed for modern living.
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If your order is not in stock, please allow 4-6 weeks for production.
Should you have any urgent requirements, do get in touch and we will accommodate where we can.
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Delivery Charge: £25
This piece is sent directly from Summerfield + Scott. Due to its size, a specialist delivery charge of £25 applies. Delivery will be arranged with you directly once your order is ready.
If your order includes pieces from other makers, these may arrive separately at no additional delivery cost. -
For non-mainland UK, US and international delivery enquiries, please contact hq@notswolds.com and we will be happy to provide a shipping quote.
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We hope you will be delighted with your order.
We’re happy to offer a 14 day cancellation period from the date your order is received.
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