Mark Brazier-Jones was born in 1956 in New Zealand. then moved with his family to the United Kingdom at the age of 12. After earning a BA in Ceramic Sculpture, Brazier-Jones started working in the emerging music video industry. In the late 1970s and early ’80s, he designed and built sets for the likes of David Bowie, Duran Duran, Spandau Ballet, Freddy Mercury, and Elton John.

With three friends he started the Creative Salvage Group in 1983, later to be joined by André Dubreuil and their first show of welded sculpture-furniture sold out and opened a new chapter in design history. He later moved to Hertfordshire and set up a workshop in a 16th century barn where he creates one-off and limited-edition furniture using a variety of materials not all associated with traditional furniture making including wood, bronze, copper, marble aluminium and brass.

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Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), 'Octopus'…

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), 'Octopus' Coffee Table, 1997, oval glass top on bronze base, oxidised, limited edition (A/F), height 44 cm length 132 cm width 100 cm. Provenance: Contrasts Gallery, Hong Kong

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Four Door…

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Four Door Credenza, oxidised bronze with panelled doors, circular swing handles, glass top chipped (A/F), height 72 cm width 150 cm depth 40.5 cm

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Chaise…

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Chaise Longue with Step, patinated bronze, oxidised, black velvet upholstery, minor marks (A/F), height 72 cm depth 65 cm length 168 cm

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Chaise…

Wing Back Chair by Mark Brazier-Jones: Silver Snake Skin

Mark Brazier-Jones (New Zealander/English, b. 1956), Chaise 'Wing Back Chair' c. 1988, cast aluminium, backrest with outstretched wings, three-legged, seat covered in silver snake skin pattern upholstery, minor marks (A/F), height 88 cm width 63.5 cm…