London based furniture studio
Our Story and Processes
Founded in 1998 by Don McCollin and Maureen Bryan.
London based furniture studio
Founded in 1998 by Don McCollin and Maureen Bryan.
Don McCollin and Maureen Bryan set up McCollin Bryan in 1998. The fusion of their backgrounds in textiles (McCollin at the Royal College of Art) and ceramics (Bryan at Middlesex Polytechnic) has led to a distinctive portfolio of designs.
In their designs of furniture and objects, their approach is strongly driven by the materials they work with and a mutual need to be active in the craft of making. While McCollin explores surface textures and patterns, Bryan designs forms that have sculptural impact.
Based in Paris, their associate director has a background in art history combined with design consultancy lectures in Art & Design, integrating expertise about the enrichment and transformation of art in everyday life.
A pre-occupation with materials as much as shape and function led them to use resins and plasters in a hand-crafted way rather than industrial processes.
They work with traditional materials and craft processes such as scagliola, used since Roman times and popular in the 18th century to imitate marble, to create bold and inventive contemporary pieces.
Working with a small team of assistants in their London workshop, McCollin Bryan combine resins, plasters, metals and wood, producing results in small batches, limited editions and unique pieces.
Bold, inventive pieces made in small batches and limited editions.