George Richardson Studio

The Sound of Wood

Using a colourful array of seventeen different native and UK-grown woods, this engaging and playful project combines two passions: furniture and music. 

Seeking to design and make a product which could be both a functional piece of furniture and a musical instrument, the console table took inspiration from instruments such as the xylophone and marimba.  

Whether playing a tune, simply tapping the keys, or using the table as furniture, this fun and educational project engages the user visually with its colourful variation in timbers denoting the exciting auditory difference of each key.   

From left to right: Cedar, Oak, Yew, Wild Service Tree, Ash, Alder, Elm, Olive Ash, Western Red Cedar, Holm Oak, Walnut, Sweet Chestnut, Douglas Fir, Lime, Cherry, Beech, and Sycamore – FSC and Grown in Britain certified. 

Designed by George Richardson 2023