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Est. 2012

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A piece of recent local Portobello history, reimagined as an almost mythical figure who lingers with us - as long as we chose to remember him.

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Japanese Tool Box. Made by Hugh Parsons 2022

Cabinet of curiosities - designed by Hugh Parsons 2026

Scroll down to see how my design of whisky cabinet has evolved through the years. Designed by Hugh Parsons 2026

Scallopshell Illustration. Hugh Parsons 2026

Hughs Art Deco home

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An item in the Hermits Hoard collection - with an incredible storey of course!

The art of tattoo, which can be a true folk art is a part of my practise. Treubhen is an incredible artist who after my session was heading to Edinburgh museum to apply tribal tattoos live as an exhibit!

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Smoky Brae Workshop - this is a page from Hughs book. Hugh was based in this post long-covid man cave for two years. His good friend Paul helped him out and gave him company.

Mauriel, one of my students from my year teaching at The Chippendale International School of Furniture.

Hugh was employed by Charles Taylor Woodwork on the 18 month restoration of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh Tea room for the V&A Museum Dundee. This was one of the most powerful experiences of Hughs career which has greatly influenced his work.

limited edition publication, Illustration by Astrid Jaekel. 2019

Occasional Chair, contemporary Arts and Crafts style. Original design by Hugh Parsons.

Turned sycamore bowl, courtesy of storm Arwen. By Hugh Parsons

A Chess board designed for Harrods great writing room. Made with Mother of pearl, ebony and boxwood. Designed by Hugh Parsons 2018

Jewellery box with marquetry. Original design by Hugh Parsons.

Jewellery box with marquetry. Original design by Hugh Parsons.

Craft table for The British Council

Cribbage board, by Hugh Parsons.

Cribbage board, by Hugh Parsons.

Trophy made with fumed oak and rippled sycamore for HBSC. Made and designed by Hugh Parsons

Bathroom cupboard with bespoke marquetry, Portobello Edinburgh.

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Mirror with celtic marquetry

Whisky cabinet in walnut, design - Hugh Parsons

Laburnum turned bowl

The iconic Monarch chair, design by Hugh Parsons

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Dining set made with reclaimed oak.

Hat stands for Edinburgh castle VIP suite, designed by Hugh Parsons

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Devil on Skye Whisky cabinet, design - Hugh Parsons. Marquetry design is a collaboration between Astrid Jaekel and Hugh parsons.

Library for Arts and Crafts house

Concrete coffee table with Scottish green marble for Lululemon, design by Hugh Parsons

Bookcase for Edinburgh townhouse

Dalriada chair with Timrous Beasties fabric, designed by Hugh Parsons.

Light, designed by Hugh Parsons

Console table with “cosmic” marquetry, design by Hugh Parsons

Impossible dovetail joint

Door handle, Designed by Hugh Parsons

Tim Stead inspired chair, design by Hugh Parsons.

Modern Celtic Illustration by Hugh Parsons this was commissioned for a graffiti mural in Aberdeen 2009

The Douglas Knot The Douglas Knot is Hugh Parsons' personal symbol. Inspired by his family's connection to the historic Black Douglases of Scotland, it represents a lifelong fascination with Scottish craftsmanship, symbolism and identity. Whether r

This is one of many of Van Goghs studies of the French fishing boat which I made as a teenager.

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Please see the images above for more information on past projects.

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Hugh Parsons and the Hugh Parsons name, merchandise and services are not endorsed by, affiliated, associated, or in any way connected with Parsons School of Design, Parsons Paris, or its affiliates.