Sebastian Cox

In this episode in the series of Out of the Woodwork, Sean Evelegh talks to renowned Designer and Craftsman Sebastian Cox. Sebastian’s passion for sustainability is channelled through his London based design studio and workshop, with his furniture and homeware designed and made with, what he describes as, a ‘nature-first perspective’.

Reuse, Repurpose, Restore features three brilliant creatives who all believe that well-made things are precious. Each takes a unique approach to designing sustainably, from "closing the loop" through a love of antiques to working with salvage. It's a fascinating episode with plenty of thought-provoking insights and ideas to inspire. Our conversation offers a truly high/low mix, spanning from cooking on wood and the joy of insects to new ways of thinking and concepts of living.Meet the guestsPassionate eco designer Sebastian Cox makes beautiful wooden furniture. He recently embarked on a renovation in Margate, with the aim to reuse as many of the materials as possible. Seb's enthusiasm for craftsmanship shines through in this episode, as he shares tales of his home and life with his wife Brogan and his young daughters.Russell Sage is best known for his work at The Goring hotel and Scotland's Fife Arms. He has been a passionate lover of antiques since he was a boy, and takes us on a wonderful journey through his career and style in this show. Maria Speake founded Retrouvius with her husband Adam Hills and together they could be considered as the pioneers when it comes to the use of salvage and reclamation in design. Maria generously opens up her home and her design notebook in this episode, sharing what works for her family and offering inspiration and ideas to take away for your own projects. About this podcast The Well-crafted Life is brought to you by Homes & Gardens, hosted by Sarah Spiteri and edited by Matt Gibbs. This episode was sponsored by Martin Moore. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire sits down with Seb Cox to learn more about the symbol of the table; as a place of connection, eating, drinking and sharing. But also, about how the table can take us back into the forest, back to the trees and land we share with other species, to encourage us to give back what we’ve been increasingly consuming, without any signs of slowing down.Learn more about things discussed in this episode:Book Recommendation: Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we have Sebastian Cox come on and talk about relationships with family members, and he interviews us about the podcast.

He's known as one of the most knowledgeable and interesting people around on sustainability, as well as one of the most innovative designers there is. Sebastian Cox has been finding new ways to work with wood and its byproducts since launching his degree show in 2010, and his passion and drive have seen him become an authority on eco practices. Having worked with Burberry, deVOL and even published his own manifesto, listening to his mad-inventor-like way of working is an inspiring glimpse into how he got to where he is today.Home Truths is a product of Livingetc, hosted by Pip McCormac. This episode was sponsored by Heal's. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sebastian Cox is a young London-based furniture designer, who founded and co-directs his eponymous company. He is renowned for his use of traditionally coppiced hazel. In this episode he talks about his ambitious new manifesto, Modern Life from Wilder Land, that sets out a more sustainable future for food production in the UK. We chat about how we need to radically shift the way we use land; reducing our reliance on meat; how our woodlands need to be more effectively managed; and why design is a political act. Oh and we also discuss his issues with sheep and going to the gym. Not only that but we also unpick his relationship with timber; the importance of coppicing to his practice; the pressure of making a bespoke desk for a certain Sir Terence Conran; his more recent experiments with mycelium; and his love of Northern Soul.You can find out more about Sebastian and his company here: sebastiancox.co.uk Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/materialmatters?fan_landing=true)