Penhaligon’s Lion Table 2025

In early 2025, I was approached by architect and interior designers @michaelisboyd to create a sculptural table centerpiece for the relaunch of @Penhaligons global flagship stores. The commission called for a bronze lion table to display fragrance, an object that could express heritage, authority, and craftsmanship within a contemporary retail setting. Field research played a vital role in getting this commission right; in March 2025 I travelled to Tanzania with @nomad-tanzania to study lions in the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater, and I had previously spent a week observing lions with the lion monitoring team at @LewaConservancy in 2019. The original lion table was enthusiastically received by Penhaligon’s, leading to the development of a broader collection, including a circular Penhaligon’s Lioness Table, a smaller 40 cm Lion Display Table, and a limited edition scaled‑down bronze lion. Together, these works sit at the intersection of sculpture, furniture, and design, rooted in traditional making and intended to endure as highly collectible objects.