My Story
Katy Bennett began Home Of The Good Chair to help create her own path.
The journey began selling second hand chairs, however a love for Danish design made the Danish corded chairs a favourite. When searching for the chairs they all had broken seats. So I took it upon myself to learn how to weave and it all started from there.
Home Of The Good Chair was founded by Katy Bennett in September 2021.
I grew up in the English countryside and when I was 18 I moved to London studying an art degree. After that I spent 2 years in the fashion industry as an intern for companies such Net a porter, Joseph and Matchesfashion. When I thought I was ready to finally take a career as a stylist I was faced with rejection after rejection from every interview. I was really effected by it.
I finally decided to change paths and go down the interior route. Working in retail at The Conran shop my love for design and interiors flourished. Then after lockdown I was again rejected from what seemed to be a dream job. This resulted in the realisation I needed to do something for myself create my own reality. Home Of The Good Chair was then born out of the determination to prove that I am capable and can put my skills to good use.
I work in my studio based in the Historic Dockyard in my hometown of Portsmouth.
‘Weaving is a slow process. I love how meditative it feels’