Wild & Wood

John Tildesley is the founder of ’Wild & Wood’ a workshop making solid, practical pieces inspired by nature and adventure.

Wild & Wood are based in Leicestershire, 3 hours from either coastline, but within striking distance of the Peak District, where they can be found gathering damsons in May, paddling in streams in July and frying up sausages on the snowy hill tops in January. Self confessed outdoors people, they’re a wild-at-heart bunch, who love an adventure off the beaten track, camping out with a roaring fire to bake, roast and toast whatever takes their fancy.

John’s route to design is a colourful journey of practical experience - taking in a bricklaying apprenticeship, a degree in metals, knife making, liquor brewing in Norway and an Arctic survival adventure. It is this sense of adventure and exploration together with the dexterity, motivation and skill that are fundamental to Wild & Wood’s ethos.

WILD & WOOD PRODUCTS

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Oak Bread Board

£30.00 £40.00

This is a solid, classic bread board. Made from a single piece of oak, each board has an English leather handle attached and held in place by two tiny brass pins and the makers mark branded into the surface. This is a kitchen essential and a great gift.

Size: length 35cm x width 20cm

Notes: wash and dry immediately, do not leave to soak.

Ash Herb Block

£18.75 £25.00

This is a ‘does the job and does it looking good’ sort of a product. A beautiful block of ash with a simple leather handle tacked in with lovely brass pins. I think this would make a great housewarming gift (it’s the kind of thing I’d love to receive!)

Size: length 20cm x width 12cm x height 4cm

Notes: wash by hand and dry, don’t leave to soak.

Charred Oak Bread Board

£48.75 £55.00

A dark take on the classic bread board. Each board is ebonised in a flame that reaches 3000 degrees! Once the board is blackened it is scrubbed and oiled and a thick leather handle, branded with the makers mark, is attached with strong copper tacks.

Size: length 35cm x width 20cm

Notes: wash and dry immediately, do not leave to soak.

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Wooden Door Stop

£10.00

If you have an open door policy you’ll need some of these! To save on workshop waste, Wild & Wood make this sweet little doorstop by hand using up the off-cuts from their Oak bread boards. Each one has a small leather loop added too.

Size: length 13cm x width 3cm x height 2.7cm

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