Mid-century furniture by David Trubridge (New Zealand)

David Trubridge is a New Zealand-based furniture designer known for his iconic lighting and furniture made from sustainable materials. His work is inspired by nature and often features geometric patterns and organic shapes. Trubridge is also a strong advocate for environmental responsibility, and his company is committed to using sustainable practices in all aspects of its business.

Trubridge was born in England in 1957 and studied naval architecture at Newcastle University. After graduating, he worked as a forester for several years before teaching himself to make furniture. In 1984, Trubridge and his family moved to New Zealand, where he set up a workshop in Havelock North.

Trubridge's work began to gain international attention in the late 1990s, and he has since exhibited at major design shows around the world. His work is also held in the permanent collections of several museums, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in more...

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David Trubridge Nananu chair, sculptural steam bent ash. New…

Trubridge Nananu Chair: Sculptural Steam Bent Ash from New Zealand

David Trubridge Nananu chair, sculptural steam bent ash. New Zealand c 2007, 65 cm high, 144 cm wide, 112 cm deep

A David Trubridge South Pacific 'Rocker' rocking chair and…

David Trubridge South Pacific Rocker Chair and Flip Ottoman

A David Trubridge South Pacific 'Rocker' rocking chair and 'Flip' ottoman, early 2000s, New Zealand. Made from hoop pine plywood and ash. Before settling in New Zealand in 1985, David Trubridge and his family set out on an open ended adventure sailing the…

David Trubridge, Pacific series timber bench seat, Oregon pine,…

David Trubridge Pacific Series Timber Bench Seat (Oregon Pine)

David Trubridge, Pacific series timber bench seat, Oregon pine, width 237 cm. Provenance: Purchased directly from David Trubridge, original drawing study and documentation included

A David Trubridge Nanu chair, prototype early edition C. 2000.…

Trubridge's Handmade Nanu Chair Prototype (2000)

A David Trubridge Nanu chair, prototype early edition C. 2000. Handmade by Trubridge from his atelier. Slightly smaller than his later production version. Steam bent wych elm with pegged joints, width 150 cm, height 67 cm, depth 106 cm

David Trubridge, three small treasure boxes, in tanekaha

Tanekaha Treasure Boxes

David Trubridge, three small treasure boxes, in tanekaha

David Trubridge, treasure box in tanekaha (ash), with inset…

Tanekaha Treasure Box with Pounamu Inset

David Trubridge, treasure box in tanekaha (ash), with inset pounamu disc to the top. Width 29 cm

David Trubridge, body raft 1998, steam bent wych elm with…

Wych Elm Body Raft by David Trubridge

David Trubridge, body raft 1998, steam bent wych elm with pegged joints

David Trubridge. Ruth Rocker' and matching footstool. Hoop pine…

David Trubridge's Ruth Rocker and Footstool

David Trubridge. Ruth Rocker' and matching footstool. Hoop pine plywood and ash. New Zealand c 2000s

David Trubridge, early Sling raft, resolved, abstracted…

Sling Hammock Sculpture-Furniture

David Trubridge, early Sling raft, resolved, abstracted 'Hammock like' form that is both furniture and sculpture. This early example made in steam bent elm.

David Trubridge, Raft small prototype model in ash, 2001.

Ash Raft Prototype by David Trubridge

David Trubridge, Raft small prototype model in ash, 2001.

David Trubridge, body raft, ash with internal ply frame. Length…

Body Raft by David Trubridge

David Trubridge, body raft, ash with internal ply frame. Length 233 cm