A passion for working with wood began at a very young age. Daniel built his own workshop on the family farm in Galloway whilst still at school before becoming one of the youngest students to attend the prestigious Parnham College where he was trained by world renowned furniture designers including John Makepeace and Robert Ingham.
Daniel’s college piece ‘Anodyne’, an occasional table, received the first of the five Guild Marks Daniel has been awarded for his work to date from the Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers (the recognised mark of excellence in design, materials, craftsmanship and function). Since graduating in 1996 Daniel has continued to produce exquisitely designed furniture for exhibition and for commission by private clients. Based in Great Missenden in Buckinghamshire for 10 years Daniel returned to rural southern Scotland in 2011 and continues to work with clients throughout the UK.
An understanding of, and respect for, the natural world is central to Daniel’s working practices. The wood used in the construction of each piece is carefully hand selected by Daniel from sustainable sources and his long term goal is to build a woodland workshop powered mainly by hydro-technology.
Daniel Lacey furniture can be seen at events and exhibitions throughout the UK. Previous events have included Antiques of the Future IV at Sothebys, A Celebration of Excellence at Bonhams, London, A Celebration of Craftsmanship & Design (CCD) in Cheltenham, Art in Action near Oxford, Craft in Focus at various venues and The Art of Furniture at Birmingham City Museum. Forthcoming events and exhibitions are listed on Design Diary & Events.
You can read about Daniel Lacey and his work in the following books:
A Celebration of Excellence – The Worshipful Company of Furniture Makers - 1996
Bespoke: Source book of Furniture Design Makers – Betty Norbury - 2007
500 Cabinets: A showcase of design & craftsmanship - Lark Books - 2010
Furniture with Soul: Master woodworkers and their craft – David Savage - 2011
