In this episode, award-winning designer Matthew Hilton talks about how furniture became his chosen subject, how he set up his own studio at a time when design in the UK had little status, how he developed classic designs such as the Balzac chair and the Antelope and Cross Extending Tables and how he has now realised a long-standing desire to become a sculptor.

Matthew Hilton talking with Bob Chaundy

Accompanying images on consideringart.com

Antelope Table

Balzac Chair

Cross- Extending Table

One-Tree sculpture

Container 1, 2023 Crux, 2023

Big Standing, 2023

Balance Block, Steel 2023

Matthew Hilton’ debut solo exhibition, Tough Moment, is showing at Paul Smith’s gallery space, 9 Albemarle Street, London until 31 October 2023

Music: Ibiza by MBB | https://soundcloud.com/mbbofficial