About
Established in 2017, StoutDuck is a partnership between Matt Duckworth and Rose Stout. From our workshop and studio just outside of Skipton, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, we are dedicated to designing and creating exquisitely handcrafted contemporary free standing furniture and fitted furniture. Combining wood, metal and stone, we produce made to order limited edition studio pieces as well as bespoke commissions.
It's important for us to know where our wood comes from and we firmly believe that the history of the tree is part of the story of the finished piece. We work with a few small local sawmills who source their timber from managed woodland and trees that are either storm damaged or have come to the end of their growing cycle. Buying from them we know the timber has come from a sustainable source, and is often milled on sight, reducing the carbon footprint. It also allows us greater control over the selection of our timber, ensuring that we are able to choose pieces of exactly the right colour and grain pattern to complement perfectly the design of each piece. Sustainability is important to us and we are constantly looking at ways to reduce waste and use eco-friendly products.
Matt Duckworth
Having had a varied career working with stone, metal and wood I have always worked with my hands. In 2016 I trained as a designer-maker at the David Savage School of Fine Furniture, where I later worked on several of Davids bespoke pieces.
Since leaving I received an award from the Sommerset Guild and was lucky enough to be selected for the prestigious Crafts Council HotHouse (one to watch) program.
Rose Stout
Growing up between London and New Zealand, I have always been fascinated and influenced by the rich Maori culture and art. I graduated with a degree in Art and Design from Camberwell School of Arts, London.
Coming from a long line of cabinet makers and boat builders I carried on in the family tradition and trained as a bespoke cabinet designer-maker at the David Savage School of Fine Furniture, where I also later taught.
If you are thinking of having a renovation in Skipton or the North Yorkshire area, we work closely with other local companies from painters to electricians, all the way to the soft furnishings.