Richard Haining is an artist and studio furniture maker committed to the intersection of sustainable design and fine craft. Raised in Atlanta, GA, and educated at the Rhode Island School of Design, Richard resides and works in Brooklyn NY since 2008. Early on, he was taught that if you don't like what you're given, learn to make it better.  And in this era of disposable design, he creates objects with the intention of permanence, and always with a reverence for the materials he chooses to use.

Richard finds inspiration in the abundance or wood being discarded throughout NYC, from woodshop offcuts to old growth lumber scrapped from the pre-war buildings of NYC's architectural landscape. This “waste” has become the building blocks of his signature STACKED Collection.

The STACKED forms are created by hand stacking thousands of individual of pieces of this salvaged wood. They are built similar to a coiled ceramic pot, or an analog 3d printer.  Piece by individual piece of wood, layer upon layer, the shape is revealed. Once constructed, the exterior is refined by hand, creating a honed surface with subtle variations unique to the piece. This varied palette is part of this material’s unique history, a fingerprint of time passed, something to be celebrated and only achieved through reclamation.

In the world of contemporary design, Haining’s work stands out for its tactile allure. Each piece invites touch, encouraging viewers to explore the intricate textures and patterns. His vessels, resembling organic forms, seem to emerge from the very grain of the wood. The play of light and shadow on their surfaces adds depth and warmth.

Richard Haining’s lighting fixtures, too, are sculptural marvels — illuminating spaces with a soft glow that dances through the wooden lattice. And when it comes to furniture, his tables and chairs defy convention. They’re not just functional; they’re statements of environmental consciousness and artistic vision. Richard Haining’s sustainable masterpieces remind us that beauty can emerge from reclaimed materials, and that craftsmanship can be both timeless and eco-friendly.