Established in 2017, StoutDuck is a partnership between Matt Duckworth and Rose Stout. From our workshop and studio in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, we are dedicated to designing and creating exquisitely handcrafted contemporary furniture. Combining wood, metal and stone, we produce made to order limited edition studio pieces as well as bespoke commissions.
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.