Innovative 26 year old designer Jethro Macey has been hailed as a ‘Name to Watch’ in 2008 by the Telegraph Magazine and the recipient of several impressive design awards. He has self-produced many products and collaborated with companies like Decode London and Worldwide Fred for both mass produced and limited edition products.
Jethro Macey’s Whimsical Designs
Side boards, wall hooks, table lamps, wall-mounted bathroom cabinets and floor tiles get infused with texture and whimsy to create unique and charming alternatives to the ordinary.
Bathroom cabinets highlight a particular object by setting it preciously within a small inset frame in the corner:
Flamenco cabinet and detail:
Cat, Soldier, Giraffe and Radio cabinets:
Each cabinet measures W. 350 x H. 450 x D.150 mm and will be available starting April 2009. (2013 Update: No longer available)
Coin Lamp:
His Coin Lamp is the first product in a range based on the concept of values and reward, it subtly heightens awareness of consumption through design.
Turned on by a coin-operated switch, the lamp is set to predetermined time by an internal mechanism. Developed with the assistance of a NESTA training program the final version of coin lamp will be available soon.
(2013 Update: No longer available)
Flying Duck Hooks
Powder coated 2mm steel hooks complete with wall fixings.
Available in a range of colors. $110 / set of three. Each hook set consists of; Small W. 250 H. 120 mm, Medium W. 175 H.140 mm and Large W.200 H.160 mm
(2013 Update: No longer available)
Lace Tile
The lace tile was the Winner of the Best in Flooring category from the Elle Decoration British Design Awards:
By mixing conventional materials with high technology surface design techniques a repeating pattern has been translated from lace into a three dimensional tile.
Above: the lace tile used as the face for a retail counter
The tiles reveal the decorative rose pattern when laid in multiples. Projects include Urban outfitters, Revolution Vodka Bar and private residences in the UK and Europe.
Dot Shade & Aluminum Base lamp
Handcrafted laser etched birch shade. The random pattern is formed during construction when many of the dots fall out. Complete with brushed aluminum base.
Shade dimensions W.400 x D. 250 x H.320 mm, Base Height 1200 mm, $430.00
(2013 Update: No longer available)
Textile Side Unit
The side board, named the Textile Side Unit, was made in collaboration with Decode, London. A lacquered carcass with CNC milled stone composite doors and solid oak base, it’s priced from $8,000 and available in multiple sizes.
2 Door W.1600 D.550 H.700mm
3 Door W.1800 D.550 H.700mm
4 Door W.2400 D.550 H.700mm
(2013 Update: No longer available)
His Birthday Candelabra for Worldwide Fred:
buy it here.
Jethro, in his own words:
“My approach to my work and practice is to design products with both purposeful intent and visual appeal. I incorporate digital technologies into my design process alongside hands on construction techniques.
My work is designed in response to either self a directed brief or commission and is designed with the notion of a batch or mass production run in mind.
I established my business in early 2006 and design and manufacture a range of interior products sold through a selection of independent retailers both in the UK and abroad.”
-Jethro Macey
