David Tragen
David Tragen designs and makes both bespoke and limited edition contemporary furniture from his workshop based in the heart of Manchester.
He initially studied and set up his first woodworking workshop in Barcelona in 1996. With the need to take the technical side of the furniture making to the highest of levels, he decided to return to Britain in 2002 to study further and gain more work experience. With excellence being his objective he chose to train with David Savage for a year in one of the best workshops in Britain.
On completing the course he was selected by world-class Silver Lining to work as a cabinet-maker. After gaining a year´s experience with them, he set up his own company, TRAGEN DESIGN, and now designs and produces furniture of the highest level for both domestic and commercial clients.
His inspiration has largely come from the 10 years spent living abroad and particularly from the architecture; the geometry and proportions of classical Italy and the freedom of expression and organic design of Catalan Art Nouveau.
The warmth, texture, colour, fragrance and variety of wood make it without doubt his medium of choice to express his ideas. “To be able to make one’s living designing and working in wood, is truly a privilege.” His aim is to be able to push his designs to the limit; where form always follows function, yet the aesthetic beauty overshadows what the piece was designed for.
For more information contact David on or visit his website : http://www.tragendesign.com