Mary's Chair, crafted in solid hardwood, is substantial yet delicate, sculptural yet highly functional. It was inspired by a visit to the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption in San Francisco; Matthew Hilton was moved by the contrast of the oppressive weight of the concrete structure and the release of the swooping, expansive space within. Mary's chair captures this paradox of weight and weightlessness.
SIZE
W45.5 × D51.5 × H78 cm, seat height 45cm
W17 7/8 × D20 2/7 × H30 5/7 ”, seat height 17 5/7 ”
LEAD TIME
14-16 weeks. More information here.
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Available in black walnut, white oak, or ash in a range of finishes. See menus below for further material information.
Crafted at the solar-powered De La Espada factory in Portugal. Designed by a creative partner and rigorously engineered with the support of our in-house product development team and expert craftspeople. Durability, comfort and aesthetics combine for a product that lasts a lifetime.
Timber is sustainable solid wood from North America or Europe, offering long-term repairability of the surface. Natural colour and grain variations in every plank make each piece an individual. Traditional wood joinery bonded with wood glue ensures structural integrity. All finishes are non-toxic and applied by hand, sprayed or rubbed.
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Matthew Hilton is an esteemed British designer whose eponymous product line expresses the technical knowledge and clarity of vision gained over four decades in the industry. Utilising robust materials that improve with the mark of age, Matthew Hilton creates timelessly beautiful, exceedingly functional products that are rigorously engineered. Every view of a design is valued equally, every aspect carefully considered, allowing for a sense of appreciation over time as new details are discovered.
“If you live with something, you might pick it up and look at the bottom. So the bottom of it is equally important. Every aspect is important because it is something that is going to stay in your life,” Matthew Hilton.
Solid wood is an expression of the life of a tree, grown for at least 30 years, and the weather patterns it experienced, the absorption of sunshine and minerals. The tree is imbued with meaning, and this meaning is transferred to the piece of furniture it becomes.
Our planks are cut in a way that honours the growth rings and grain, making them clearly visible.
AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT
Our American black walnut is from the midwestern United States. This is a prized hardwood with luxuriously figurative grain patterns and great strength. The walnut tree is relatively small, and the dark heartwood is surrounded by sap wood that is blond in colour.
Our American black walnut timber is available in a choice of oil finishes.
Danish oiled walnut
Black oiled walnut
White oiled walnut
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
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AMERICAN WHITE OAK
Our American white oak is from the eastern coast of the United States. Oak has long been used in furniture due to its great density, outstanding durability and simple, understated beauty. Its durability is compounded by the fact that it contains tannin acid, which naturally prevents rotting.
Our American white oak timber is available in a choice of oil finishes, or an oxidised finish.
Danish oiled oak
White oiled oak
Black oiled oak
Oxidised oak
Danish oiled oak
White oiled oak
Black oiled oak
Oxidised oak
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
Our oxidised timber is sealed with a clear matte lacquer to maintain the colour whilst preserving the tactility of the surface.
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EUROPEAN ASH
Our European Ash is from Portugal, Spain and France. European Ash is a hardwood that has long been prized by cabinetmakers due to its versatility and simple beauty. This dense timber has a coarse yet even texture, compressive strength, and an appealing straight grain. It varies in colour from a cream to pale tan colour and accepts stains and coatings more readily than other timbers.
Our European ash timber is available in a choice of oil, painted, or stained finishes.
OILED EUROPEAN ASH
Danish oiled ash
White oiled ash
Black oiled ash
Our Danish oil, white oil, and black oil finishes provide a renewable surface for enduring beauty. Damage can be repaired with relative ease, as the timber can be reapplied with wax or oil at any moment.
PAINTED EUROPEAN ASH
Our painted timber is available in a choice of 10 paint colours.
Ash Painted White RAL 9016
Ash Painted Bone NCS S1005-Y20R
Ash Painted Fjord NCS S 3010 G20Y
Ash Painted Lagoon NCS 2010 G
Ash Painted Bay NCS S 7010 B50G-approx
Ash Painted Cove NCS S 6010 G10Y-approx
Ash Painted Forest NCS S7020-G
Ash Painted Black RAL 9005
Ash Painted Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Painted Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
Ash Painted Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Painted Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
STAINED EUROPEAN ASH
Our stained timber is available in a choice of 10 colours. The stain is sealed with a clear matte lacquer to maintain the colour whilst preserving the tactility of the surface.
Ash Stained White RAL 9016
Ash Stained Bone NCS S1005-Y20R
Ash Stained Fjord NCS S 3010 G20Y
Ash Stained Lagoon NCS 2010 G
Ash Stained Bay NCS S 7010 B50G-approx
Ash Stained Cove NCS S 6010 G10Y-approx
Ash Stained Forest NCS S7020-G
Ash Stained Black RAL 9005
Ash Stained Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Stained Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
Ash Stained Bordeaux NCS S6030-R10B
Ash Stained Ochre NCS S 4040-Y20R
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