My inspiration for the ‘Manolo lounger’ came firstly, from my admiration of Hans J Wenger and Finn Juhl who in my opinion are the two greatest chair designers that ever lived. Secondly, I stumbled upon a beautiful sketch of a high heel shoe designed by Manolo Blahnik. The elegance of the thin stiletto heel and feminine curve of the shoe...

The Cygnet floor lamp was launched at the Saatchi gallery in May 2011 as part of the Collect exhibition of world class craft. In June it was short listed for World Architecture News lighting design of the year. The lamp was originally made from Purple Heart, but since then it has been produced in Ash, Oak and Walnut. Every element of the piece...

The timber used in this piece is over 200 year old Mahogany I acquired from an elderly cabinet making friend. The timber actually belonged to his father before it was passed onto him. The brass feet, and umbrella holder were made in house along with the hand turned shaker style wooden pegs. .

The timber used in this piece is over 200 year old Mahogany I acquired from an elderly cabinet making friend. The timber actually belonged to his father before it was passed onto him. The brass legs, were made in house also.

The drawers and doors of the credenza are made from locally sourced Scottish Elm. The frame, base and drawer insides of the piece are made from beech. The drawers are built with a dovetail construction and run of soft close glides. All of the metal work from the adjustable feet hinges and drawer pulls are designed and made from solid brass in my...

The lamps are hand made from Scottish Holly with a green linen shade, which can be made from material, dimension and colour of choice. The lamps solid brass feet and dimmer switch are designed and made from solid brass at my workshop. The Holly is hand finished using Danish oil. .

The colour of the oak used in the making of this piece is quite rare in that Scottish oak is usually a lighter in colour. The legs are made out of solid brass which sits either side of the offset hanging shelf. The table is hand finished with Danish oil. .

The Cygnet floor lamp was launched at the Saatchi gallery in May 2011 as part of the Collect exhibition of world class craft. In June it was short listed for World Architecture News lighting design of the year. The lamp was originally made from Purple Heart, but since then it has been produced in Ash, Oak and Walnut. Every element...

The Soldier Table is made from American Black Walnut with a toughened glass top. The inspiration for this piece came from childhood memories of playing with toy soldiers.

The Toy Soldier Cube Lights are made from solid tulip wood with a white lacquered finish.

Highland Park distillery, creators of The Best Spirit in the World*, has unveiled the striking design of its oldest expression to date - Highland Park 50 year old single malt whisky - launched exclusively at Harrods, London.

This sideboard with its meandering lines of wood and smooth sculptured ovals was inspired by Bridget Riley paintings and Neapolitan ice cream. The main carcass and legs are crafted using American black walnut, while the doors are formed using a mixture of walnut, oak, ash, poplar and sapele wood laminates.

The Milk & Honey sideboard features legs and frame made from solid tulipwood and is finished with a high gloss white lacquer. The touch release doors are manufactured from solid oak and finished with a clear lacquer.

John Galvin and his team of craftsmen manufactured and installed Craft Scotland's exhibition space for the 2010 Collect Exhibition, held at the Saatchi Gallery London.