ABOUT

KLD Studio is a furniture project by Kelvin Dougherty in Dorset, UK. 

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Following a successful apprenticeship, Kelvin had an 18-year career in horticulture before choosing to pursue his passion for preserving and restoring historical items. 

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Having completed a short course in French Polishing with Peter Thomson Antiques, Kelvin went on to complete a BA (Hons) in Craft Practices: Furniture at the renowned West Dean College of Arts and Conservation. 

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"West Dean was crucial in enabling me to develop the precision techniques that I can now apply to both making and restoration. You can see on my portfolio pages some of the pieces I produced for this course."  

(Kelvin Dougherty)

 

Kelvin's interests in furniture are diverse, influenced by the work of craftsmen and designers from Thomas Chippendale to Alvar Aalto, he blends traditional and modern veneering techniques with 20th Century design.

 

Kelvin produces work focused on attaining the highest quality and attention to detail. Researching and understanding the history of furniture making and finishing processes is a fundamental part of his work.

 

He is keen work and collaborate with fellow craftsmen in the making of new furniture requiring specialist veneering and finishing techniques.

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KLD Studio Originals

Original pieces are created using laminating and veneering to form clean lines with a clear Scandinavian influence, often blended with traditional neo-classical decoration and techniques. This creates contemporary furniture with an aesthetic that that sits as well alongside antiques as it does in a modern home. KLD Studio has existing designs for tables, chairs and tops of height-adjustable tables. Please ask about bespoke commissions and designs.  

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