Tamasine Osher is a British designer known for creating hand-made furniture and lighting that evokes emotion and sparks meaningful connection. Her work focuses on timeless, sculptural forms that celebrate the natural beauty of sustainable local materials, especially British wood sourced in collaboration with tree surgeons.
Drawing inspiration from both the natural world and architectural form, Tamasine's designs often explore the hidden beauty of ageing, decay, and wilderness. She juxtaposes organic and industrial materials in unexpected ways, bringing to light the tensions and harmonies that arise when nature and structure meet.
Every design is an evolving conversation between concept, material, and process. Tamasine is involved in every stage of production — often undertaking the making herself or collaborating closely with a trusted network of UK-based craftspeople. The unpredictable nature of wood and other raw materials means each piece carries its own identity, shaped by both intention and chance.
This hands-on approach ensures that each piece bears the mark of its making: expressive, contemporary, and grounded in both place and purpose.
Sustainability is integral to Tamasine Osher's practice. By working only with fallen British trees sourced in partnership with tree surgeons, she rescues valuable material that would otherwise become firewood — extending the lifecycle of natural resources and preserving their unique character through design.
Each piece is created through a combination of hand craftsmanship and collaborative making. Tamasine's designs are shaped not just by concept, but also by the unpredictable nature of wood grain, texture, and form. The results are one-of-a-kind works that elevate imperfection and material honesty as core design values.
