JAN HENDZEL

The Avon & Kennet Bowl is an 18-sided statement piece. An Octadecagon presentation bowl crafted from baked ripple sycamore and reclaimed oak salvaged from an Avon & Kennet canal lock gate. The sycamore has been baked to 210°C, transforming its natural creamy white into rich caramel and toasted golden tones through the caramelisation of the timber’s natural sugars. This extra special variety also displays natural ripple chatoyancy, a rare shimmering optical effect that creates movement and depth across the surface as the light shifts. The reclaimed oak tells an equally remarkable story. Decades of contact with the lock gate’s ironmongery caused a natural reaction with the oak’s tannins, producing dramatic black and blue staining deep within the grain. Entirely natural. Entirely unrepeatable. Every facet reveals a different contrast of tone, texture and reflection, balancing precision geometry with the raw unpredictability of the material itself. Available for purchase. Can ship worldwide. Let me know if you’re interested.

An Offering — an exhibition for the senses. Timber, touch, and the quiet presence of cedar. New work emerging from the studio, alongside a few seasoned pieces, now on view at @forefront.place 134 Old Street, London, until 17 April. Dancing Women Rising from laminated cherry timber stems, the sculpture moves in a gentle upward rhythm. Its hand-carved twisting texture transitions from deep, expressive cuts into a soft, shallow fade, tracing lines first drawn digitally and then shaped by hand — a quiet dialogue between technology and craft. The exhibition brings together wooden sculptures, crafted furniture, and small maquettes in a collective installation guided by a logic of “Timber and Technique.” Carving, turning, stacking, and alignment become rhythmic acts of assembly, unfolding between material knowledge and embodied making. An Offering is a curatorial collaboration between Jan Hendzel and British-Ghanaian artist and architect @gilestetteynartey The exhibition acts as a reciprocal gesture: the studio’s work is offered to the space, emerging from the offering made by Forefront Gallery through their unique platform. In turn, the gallery becomes an intimate place of process, memory, and making — where the scent of cedar fills the room, the mind wanders instinctively toward touch, and a quiet sense of nostalgia begins to surface. We very much hope you can join us and look forward to welcoming you there. Images @josh_nose_best Gallery @forefront.place Forefront 134 Old Street London EC1V 9BL Opening hours Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am – 5pm (also available by appointment)

We are pleased to announce that An Offering is now officially open at Forefront until April 17th. Featured works include: - Dancing Women: Composed of laminated cherry main stems with a hand-carved twisting texture that fades from deep carves into a subtle finish. These meet stacked and segmented ash discs at a “kissing point” of balance, all set upon a base of heavily brushed Douglas fir that accentuates the timber’s natural annual rings. - Oddjob: Two turned sections of hard maple—one carved with deep V-groove incisions and the other smooth—featuring an angular section of reclaimed CLT (cross-laminated timber) from Norwegian spruce. The exhibition presents a series of works that unfold between material knowledge and embodied making. Wooden sculptures, crafted furniture, and small maquettes form a collective installation conceived through a logic of “Timber and Technique,” where carving, turning, stacking, and alignment become rhythmic acts of assembly. An Offering is a curatorial collaboration between Jan Hendzel and British-Ghanaian artist and architect Giles Tettey Nartey (@gilestetteynartey ). Shaped as a reciprocal gesture between the artist and the gallery, the space is transformed into an intimate place of process, memory, and making. Images @carinthakrarphoto Gallery @forefront.place We invite you to visit us during our opening hours or by appointment. Exhibition Details: An Offering Forefront 134 Old Street London, EC1V 9BL Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 10am – 5pm (Also available by appointment)

We are pleased to announce 𝘈𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 is now officially open at 134 Forefront on until April 17th. 𝘈𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 presents a series of works by Jan Hendzel that unfold between material knowledge and embodied making. Wooden sculptures, crafted furniture pieces and small maquettes form a collective installation conceived through a logic Hendzel calls ‘Timber and Technique’, where carving, turning, stacking and alignment become rhythmic acts of assembly. The exhibition is shaped as a reciprocal gesture: Hendzel’s work is offered to those who encounter it, emerging from the offering made by the gallery through the commission and platform. As a result, the space is transformed into an intimate place of process, memory and making. 𝘈𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 has been formed through a curatorial collaboration between Hendzel and British-Ghanaian artist and architect Giles Tettey Nartey, @gilestetteynartey images @carinthakrarphoto Gallery @forefront.place 𝘈𝘯 𝘖𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 Forefront 134 Old Street London, EC1V 9BL Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 10am – 5pm and by appointment #collectabledesign #sculpture

We’re delighted to announce our upcoming exhibition, An Offering - curated by Giles Tettey Nartey. The Exhibition run’s from 27th February – 17th April at Forefont Gallery a new cultural platform founded by Professor Sadie Morgan OBE, co-founder of dRMM, and Dicle Guntas, the managing director of developer HGG, with the mission of fostering dialogue between artists, cultural institutions, developers and landowners. The Exhibition An Offering presents a series of works by Jan Hendzel Studio that unfold between material knowledge and embodied making. Wooden sculptures, crafted furniture pieces and small maquettes form a collective installation conceived through a logic defined by timber and technique, where carving, turning, stacking and alignment become rhythmic acts of assembly. The exhibition acts as a reciprocal gesture: The Studio’s work is offered to the space, emerging from the offering made by Forefront gallery through their unique platform. As a result, the space is transformed into an intimate place of process, memory and making.. We very much hope you can join us and look forward to seeing you there. Gallery Address: Forefront Gallery, 134 Old Street, London, EC1V 9BL 27th - 17th April 10am - 5pm (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) @forefront.place @hgglondon @gilestetteynartey @margaretravenscroft

Our recap of our end of year party! We decided to join the incredible @janhendzelstudio team so they can teach us how to DIY an award winning stool ✨ and we slayed 🧱🛠️

Jan Hendzel Studio is celebrating 10 years of practice! To mark this significant milestone, we are hosting a four-day Retrospective exhibition and sale from October 30th to November 2nd, 2025. The event will feature an extensive back catalog of our objects, sculptures, and furniture, offering a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique piece or find a special festive gift. You’ll find discounts of up to 60% off, and all visitors can participate in a lucky tombola. For those seriously interested in purchasing, we recommend visiting on Thursday morning/all day or any time on Friday, as it will be a first-come, first-served affair. If you can only make the weekend fear not as new pieces will be added daily. In addition to our collection pieces, we will be showcasing unique objects from the archives of commercial projects we’ve been involved in with plenty of crates of smaller objects and tester sections. We are excited to be joined by friends and collaborators, including legendary knife makers @blenheimforge , multi-award-winning photographer @fergus_coyle , and highly acclaimed artist @_davidmurphystudio This is a unique opportunity to view a decade of our work and meet the talented individuals we’ve collaborated with. Price list launches Monday evening! Location The event will take place at the Thames-Side Studio’s Photography Studio, TB-21, Unit 8, Harrington Way, London, SE18 5NR, Woolwich. close to our workshop, which will also be open. Open Daily 30th October – 2nd November 2025. 10am - 6pm Private View Thursday 30th October ( Opening the event ) 6pm - 9:30pm Open to the general public. No ticket required. Visit our website for more information or reach out via [email protected] We look forward to celebrating with you! Much love Jan

We are super excited to announce that Jan Hendzel Studio is celebrating 10 years of practice! To mark this significant milestone, we are hosting a four-day exhibition and sale featuring an extensive back catalog of our objects, sculptures, and furniture. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a unique piece from our collection or find a special festive gift for a loved one with discounts of up to 60% off and a lucky tombola for all visitors. We will be joined by friends and collaborators, including knife makers @blenheimforge photographer @fergus_coyle and artist @_davidmurphystudio This is a unique opportunity to view a decade of our work and meet the work of the talented individuals we’ve collaborated with. Event Details: Dates: 30 October – 2 November 2025 Private View: Thursday, 30 October, from 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM Location: The Photographers Gallery Thamesside Studios, Woolwich, SE18 5NR (a short walk from our workshop) SE18 5NR We look forward to celebrating with you! Much Love Jan Hendzel

WE’RE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF JAN HENDZEL STUDIO! A decade of making has produced an almighty stockpile of work, and this is your opportunity to see our collection up close, alongside many of the samples, prototypes and sculptural oddities that have contributed to the story of the studio over the years - AND ITS ALL FOR SALE, FOR FOUR DAYS ONLY! With incredible savings to be made, you could walk away with anything from a Pier Dining Table to a one of a kind gift for the festive season. ALL ATTENDEES WILL BE ABLE TO ENTER A TIMBER TOMBOLA FOR THE CHANCE TO BAG THEMSELVES SOMETHING TRULY SPECIAL! The event will take place at the Thames-Side Studio’s Photography Studio, TB-21, Unit 8, Harrington Way, London, SE18 5NR, Woolwich A stone’s throw away from our workshop which will also be open to the public during the full, four-day celebration. Open Daily - (30th October – 2nd November 2025). 9am - 6pm. Launch Party - (Thursday 30th October - 6pm - 9:30pm). Opening the event with drinks and introduction by Jan. Open to the general public. No Ticket required. Visit our website for more information or reach out via [email protected] . #janhendzelstudio #saleofadecade #sculpture #furniture #prototypes #oneoffdesigns

British artist and designer Jan Hendzel's work in furniture and sculpture has a familiar sense of experimentation that embraces tradition—with a twist. With his studio, he hopes to bring joy to all who see their work. ⁠ ⁠ Click the link in our bio to read about his first U.S. installation, his thought process behind projects, and his favorite types of wood to work with.⁠ ⁠ Featured work by @janhendzelstudio ⁠ Article by Osman Can Yerebakan⁠ Photography by @fergus_coyle and @james_mcdonald_photography

Models are an excellent way to explore the potential of an idea, allowing us to test and refine composition, balance, and proportion before committing to the final piece. Creating these models also serves as a valuable test of our skills, as they often require similar construction methods to the real object. Producing a finely crafted model reflects a maker’s integrity. Shown here is a 1:5 scale model of the “Pebble Jumble,” reflecting the grain directions and stack assembly. We chose to explore the end grain and face grains of timber in differing manners. The larger section is a full 1:1 scale Douglas fir end grain section, representing an 1/8th segment of Pebble number two. #woodawards #londondesignfestival #woodensculpture #douglasfir #endgrain

We are delighted to share the exciting news that our Pebble jumble Project for @hotelparkave in NYC has been shortlisted in the sculpture category of the @woodawards 2025. The Wood Awards recognise, encourage and promote outstanding wood design, craftsmanship and installation, and we’re excited that the project has been recognised for its achievements. A big thank you to @jacustrauss @caitrionaos @fionasawers19 and @loregrouphotels for entrusting us with such a fabulous commission. much love to you. Thanks to our collaborators @structure.workshop for structural engineering solutions and @jamps_studio_london for metal fabrication alongside the whole Jan Hendzel Studio team for their tireless execution of complex and highly unique briefs. Photography by the excellent @fergus_coyle The shortlisted nominees are currently on show at @materialmatters.design for @l_d_f_official Space House Kingsway London WC2B 4AN @spacehouselondon Opening hours 10am - 6pm: Wednesday 17 - Saturday 20 September Nearest tube stations: Holborn, Covent Garden and Temple #woodawards #londondesignfestival #woodensculpture