Objects of Strange Desire – Studio-workshop
OOSD ✤ Office
Rapid prototype and product development Studio-Workshop fusing new tech with traditional woodwork methods and processes
Adapting existing objects for new functions
Deigned and made in London, England
Materials: Plywood, Solidwood, Veneers, Glue, Linolium, Metal, Foam
Oak Dowel Stair Gate
Private Commission (2022)
This stairgate is a uniquely one off creation built using European Oak and fits bespoke to their top floor bannister. The client was after something different and that fitted with many of the other oak-tones objects throughout their home.
Private Commission (2022)
This stairgate is a uniquely one off creation built using European Oak and fits bespoke to their top floor bannister. The client was after something different and that fitted with many of the other oak-tones objects throughout their home.
Objects of Strange Desire,
Solo Exhibition (2022)
Four day solo show in Peckham. Somethings old, somethings new and some things in between. With Duende Gallery.
Solo Exhibition (2022)
Four day solo show in Peckham. Somethings old, somethings new and some things in between. With Duende Gallery.
Ducting Lamps
Lighting (2022)
Bespoke Cabinet design, build and installation. For this the client wanted one interior and one exterior grade. Both units were sprayed in a bright white satin finish.
Lighting (2022)
Bespoke Cabinet design, build and installation. For this the client wanted one interior and one exterior grade. Both units were sprayed in a bright white satin finish.
Bright White Cabinets
Private Commission (2022)
Bespoke Cabinet design, build and installation. For this the client wanted one interior and one exterior grade. Both units were sprayed in a bright white satin finish.
Private Commission (2022)
Bespoke Cabinet design, build and installation. For this the client wanted one interior and one exterior grade. Both units were sprayed in a bright white satin finish.
Banister Furniture Series
Furniture (2022)
These series formed and evolved around previously fabricated banister handrail sections.
I had started building a stool, but after getting distracted from the first design, I moved onto the second. This was when I realised the sctructure under the second would work perfectly as a backrest for the first. Bob’s your uncle – the once stool now had a backrest, so on and so on.
This is an ongoing series of experiements into reforming banister handrails into the sctructure and form of furnitures.
Furniture (2022)
These series formed and evolved around previously fabricated banister handrail sections.
I had started building a stool, but after getting distracted from the first design, I moved onto the second. This was when I realised the sctructure under the second would work perfectly as a backrest for the first. Bob’s your uncle – the once stool now had a backrest, so on and so on.
This is an ongoing series of experiements into reforming banister handrails into the sctructure and form of furnitures.
Offcut Coat Hangers
Experiments in Paint & Wood (2023)
Transforming found, sourced, and left over offcuts into Coat, Hat, and Thing Hangers.
Experiments in Paint & Wood (2023)
Transforming found, sourced, and left over offcuts into Coat, Hat, and Thing Hangers.
Flap Lamp
Lighting (2022)
Maple veneer Lampshade and further experiments using similar and non similar materials. Plan is to continue to play with the same form, using different materials, and expand the structure into a family of objects from sculptures to lamps, to sofas to tables and chairs.
Lighting (2022)
Maple veneer Lampshade and further experiments using similar and non similar materials. Plan is to continue to play with the same form, using different materials, and expand the structure into a family of objects from sculptures to lamps, to sofas to tables and chairs.
11 Saddles
Project (2022)
Questioning the evolution of objects, with research into and the development of 11 Saddles and a documentary into whether the saddle has finished evolving.
Project (2022)
Questioning the evolution of objects, with research into and the development of 11 Saddles and a documentary into whether the saddle has finished evolving.
Petal Face Chopping Boards
Product (2021)
Plywood walnut veneer 18mm
Product (2021)
Plywood walnut veneer 18mm
Petal Face Placemats
Product (2021)
Plywood placemats 6mm
Product (2021)
Plywood placemats 6mm
Flower Stool
Furniture (2022)
Three Leg Flower stool, available in different woods and finishes.
Furniture (2022)
Three Leg Flower stool, available in different woods and finishes.
Conversation Table
Commercial Commission (2019)
Comission for UBS, Art Basel Miami
Commercial Commission (2019)
Comission for UBS, Art Basel Miami
Based in London, we design and manufacture all of our objects and projects in house, delivering and installing globally.
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Ideas, Objects, Commisions, Things
Charlie Boyden
Charlie is a young British designer, artist and maker working with wood and other rudimentary materials. His designs often involve manipulating a process or material, taking ideas from a combination of material and object scenarios. This feeds into the form, texture and shape of his work.
From his studio-workshop based in East London, he prototypes and makes many Objects of Strange Desire – From homeware to furniture, lighting, sculptures and indoor structures.
Below you’ll experience objects, projects and ideas straight from his head and direct to your screen.
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