Terence Woodgate

Terence Woodgate initially trained as a design engineer, however, fascination with purer forms of design led to a decision in the mid-80s to retrain as a furniture designer at the London Guildhall University.

Attracted to the conceptual as well as the hands-on aspect of designing furniture, Woodgate opened his first studio in London in 1988 and began to build his reputation as a thoughtful designer of both style and practical innovation.

As one of the UK's most respected designers, Terence has become known for a modern and elegant design approach with an obsessive attention to detail and workmanship. He was awarded Royal Designer for Industry (RDI) in 2003 and has received several international design awards, including the Red Dot Best of the Best category, and the IF Ecology Award.

A modernist at heart, he is known for his simple, thoughtful and understated designs. Woodgate works from his studio in East Sussex where he continues to quietly seek new expressions in design.