About Studio Arvor
‘Arvor’ means ‘coast’ in the Cornish language.
Studio Arvor was founded by Jo Weaden on the North Cornish coast. Jo is a furniture designer maker, has been for over 10 years, and is passionate about the environment. Her commitment to ethical and socially conscious furniture is reflected in her work.
We design and handcraft furniture and home accessories from our Cornish studio and workshop using plant-based, responsibly-sourced materials with non-toxic finishes. Pieces are made for longevity using traditional craftsmanship alongside contemporary designs.
The provenance of each material and each product is highlighted throughout; we aim to be as transparent as possible. If you would like more information on the materials or products within each collection, or for details on a bespoke item, please contact us.
Studio Arvor contributes to community grant schemes, with 1% of sales being donated to local charities and groups supporting environmental work such as tree planting, nature conservation and outdoor education.
Provenance
Our aim is to provide complete transparency regarding the sourcing of the materials we use. We want to give you peace of mind that your pieces are ethically and sustainably sourced. We’re proud of that.
Every item is designed and made in our workshop in Bude, with views over Dartmoor. For each piece, we’re able to tell you which sawmill the timber came from. In many cases, we can even tell you where the tree grew.
Materials
We pride ourself on using the finest materials without comprising on our high environmental and social responsibility standards.
Each material selected has been carefully evaluated to ensure that they are of the highest quality. They are managed and produced in a way that follows best practice. Minimising environmental harm, providing employment for local communities and craftspeople, and materials that are safe for your home and indoor air quality are all important to us.
Social responsibility
In addition to considering every aspect of our environmental impact, we also take our social responsibility seriously.
1% of all our sales are donated to local charities and groups supporting environmental work. To date, we have donated to tree planting, nature conservation and outdoor education.
