Graphic patterns inspired by nature
As a result of their this first designer partnership – with award winning British designer Bethan Gray – comes the launch of Exploring Eden. With shared commitment to natural materials, nurturing artisanal craft and sustainability, both Nature Squared and Bethan Gray are thrilled to showcase this ground-breaking and highly innovative collection of furniture and accessories to the public.
The collection consist of a Capiz shell shelving unit, Jade and Pheasant feather lounge chairs, Pearl shell cylindrical stools with the hero items including a Scallop shell table and Pen shell coffee table

enabling further stewardship of craftspeople in the Philippines and beyond.
'I knew we were kindred spirits as soon as I heard their story and realised how passionate they were about nurturing craft'
Bethan Gray
After significant research and development, we created new engineering solutions, in conjunction with Bethan Gray, that merge traditional artisanal skills with precision furniture making and exquisite design. The inlay process fro each item takes many weeks to complete due tot he intricate detailing and high quality finish – and the results are unlike anything that has ever been created for the furniture market before.
Pearlescent furniture from discarded seashells and waste feathers
Known for pushing the boundaries of craft techniques, Bethan Gray has the expertise to deftly combine materials, resulting in products and spaces that are tactile and engaging. Her work has always been characterised by bold, confident patterns inspired by the shapes she sees in the natural world – the graphic patterns in this collection are not just inspired by, but also created by, natural materials.
Each material comes with its own story – of its environment and its community. Bethan’s instinct for creating combinations that work has resulted in a distinctive colour palette that weaves a continuous narrative across the collection.