Hugh McCarthy designs and makes furniture and sculptures.
After ten years refining his craft and aesthetic across Melbourne and Japan, Hugh developed a personal collection of tables, chairs, and storage focused on proportion, functionality, and durability. These initial pieces became the foundation of H.McC.
Every H.McC. piece is made to order in Hugh’s Melbourne studio using hand tools, traditional joinery, and natural oils and waxes selected to age gracefully. There is no middleman, stockpile, or mass production.
As the range evolves, the core commitment remains the same: creating simple, functional pieces built to last a lifetime.
Vogue Living’s Top 50 Designers 2022 “This annual list—carefully curated by Rebecca Caratti and the Vogue Living team after some healthy discussion—recognises Australian talent across interior design, architecture, product design and art. Every name on this list has enjoyed an incredible year, shaping the conversations around creativity and design and realising their essential value and potential within their own practice. We also welcome 23 new names, a mix of breakthrough creatives and heavyweights who have grabbed our attention.” →
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Workshop photos by Annika Kafcaloudis
