'We mould trees to grow into the shape of chairs'

2 days ago

A couple, Alice and Gavin Munro, have spent 20 years perfecting a method to mould trees into chairs.
The process involves training and pruning branches over plastic molds, grafting them into one solid piece, and takes 6-9 years to grow plus a year to dry.
Gavin's inspiration came from a bonsai tree as a child and his personal experience with spinal surgeries, which taught him patience.
They founded Full Grown in Derbyshire in 2006, growing chairs, lamps, stools, benches, and chandeliers from trees like willow, oak, and ash.
The couple plans to launch Full Grown Academy to share their knowledge and help others grow their own chairs.
A bronze cast of their chair will be featured at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, with their work also displayed in museums and luxury brand exhibits.

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