Matthew Hilton

Matthew Hilton (b. 1957) was interested in painting, sculpture, and architecture from an early age, and began studying design Furniture and Design at England's Kingston Polytechnic after a suggestion from a tutor. After graduation, he worked as an industrial designer and model maker before starting his own studio and workshop in 1984.

Hilton gained international attention for his Balzac Armchair (1991), a bold, contemporary take on classic club chairs. However, over time his designs have taken on a less stylized, more functional approach. Hilton views the design process as the evolution of an object through time, and his designs often incorporate long established furniture forms with a futuristic twist.