Tom Raffield Showcasing at Clerkenwell Design Week

This May, British lighting design studio Tom Raffield will make its debut at Clerkenwell Design Week, presenting its signature sculptural lighting within one of the festival’s most atmospheric settings - the historic former prison building.

Known for its exploration of steam-bent wood, the Cornwall-based studio will invite visitors to experience its designs up close, where flowing forms, natural materials and skilled craftsmanship come together. The raw, textural setting provides a striking contrast, allowing each piece to be seen in a new light.

Leading the showcase is the newly launched Luna Chandelier, a striking and sculptural centrepiece that reflects the studio’s evolving design direction. Alongside it, the Bloom Pendant brings a softer, organic feel, while the Wake Wall Light introduces a more architectural expression of light and shadow.

The installation also includes a selection of established favourites such as Skipper, Loer and Urchin - designs that have come to define the brand’s approach to material and form.

Founder Tom Raffield will be at the stand throughout the week, offering visitors the chance to meet the designer behind the brand and gain a deeper understanding of the process behind the work.

With a focus on sustainable materials, longevity and considered design, this first appearance at Clerkenwell Design Week marks an important moment for the brand as it steps into a new setting.

Visit Tom Raffield at Light Venue, Stand L16, located at the House of Detention, 12 Sans Walk, EC1R 0AS.

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About Tom Raffield

Our purpose is to create new ways of living with our original, timeless objects that are inspired by the natural world that surrounds us here in Cornwall. Our artisan lighting, furniture and accessory designs are handcrafted by our skilled team of makers to last a lifetime using traditional craft processes in sustainable and innovative ways. We aim to transform spaces and leave a lasting impact without having an impact on the very thing that drives us - nature. We are the antidote to over consumption and hope to inspire a like-minded conscious community, helping to create a world where people and nature thrive for future generations to enjoy.

Since discovering the traditional, age-old technique of steam bending wood whilst studying his degree in 3D Sustainability & Design, Tom has been on an incredible self-taught journey of developing and understanding the process to become one of the world leaders in his craft. Tom’s fascination with the ecological technique allows him to create intricate pieces of art that curve and twist, mimicking organic shapes and celebrating the very thing that inspires him - nature.

Tom Raffield is one of a new generation of designers and makers, using his craft in innovative and contemporary ways. Leading the charge in sustainable design, he is driven to forge a path to excellence and cause as little environmental impact as possible along the way.

His passion and skill are now shared with his talented team of craftspeople, together they create objects that symbolise nature, tell a story and will last a lifetime, all whilst protecting the natural world.

“Each piece we create has been on an experimental journey - individual, organic and carefully considered. We source everything from sustainable woodlands, which, coupled with the low energy steam bending process, is a very ecological practice with little wastage,” explains Tom Raffield, founder.

Handcrafted in their BREEAM Excellent studios in Cornwall, England, the range of contemporary lighting, furniture and accessories Tom Raffield creates is based on beauty, integrity and a desire to create unique, high specification objects that will be cherished by their owners for years to come.

Sustainability at Tom Raffield

With the smallest ecological footprint possible, Tom Raffield forge a path to excellence, crafting the heirlooms of the future whilst protecting the natural world that inspires them. Find out more here.

Email: media@tomraffield.com

Posted: 23.04.26
Updated: 23.04.26