Fay Sebel

Every tree has a life story, written in the rings and the wood grain, like a heartbeat. The Herstory furniture collection celebrates each tree – and the stories of inspiring women whose names don’t always make the history books, from ballerina Alicia Markova to pioneering lesbian author Jeanne Galzy. Do you remember gathering around your childhood dining table for special meals, homework or chats? Build new memories with the Herstory collection, whose quality and timeless appeal will last for generations. Fay Sebel is an exciting and dynamic new designer, passionate about sustainability and female empowerment. All 25 pieces in the stylish Herstory collection are handcrafted from quality heartwood cleared for HS2. Fay lovingly hand-sands each piece and rubs it with transparent oil for a gorgeous finish. Sustainability. Fay sources all her wood from England, with around 80% of it from London. The Herstory collection is made from trees removed to make way for HS2, the high-speed rail line. Turning this salvaged wood into furniture reduces demand for ‘new wood’ from tree farms or logging projects in tropical forests – and the carbon cost of transporting it across the planet. Salvaged wood is better for the environment than new wood and higher quality than reclaimed wood. Mission: Natural beauty. To inspire people to bring home the beauty of sustainably designed wood furniture and to discover the story hidden inside. Each piece is handcrafted in London with integrity and care. “I’m a real hands-on person, which is why being a designer and maker means so much to me. I have an intimate relationship with each piece of wood. I select it based on provenance and sustainability, then treat it with care and respect. I love the heartwood because it is so beautiful and tells a good story.”