J Black Design

John Black is the creative visionary behind some of the most compelling furniture designs in the world of interiors today. He is not an interior designer, nor is he a furniture manufacturer. Yet (most likely unbeknownst to you) you'll see John's designs in beautiful homes, shelter magazines, fine furniture shops, and design studios across the country - and actually the world. John Black is a furniture designer and founder of the creative design firm that bears his name, J Black Design. At heart, John is both a modernist and a classicist.

With this blog, John Black is stepping out from behind the drawing board to engage directly with other people who are passionate about great design and the world of interiors. If you are curious about the rules, the wisdom and the wit behind the mechanics, the history and the art of furniture design, we invite you to come along with us. As a furniture designer, I am often asked where I get my ideas. Drawing (no pun intended) inspiration from classical, traditional and modern furniture forms, ideas come from my library, museums, exhibitions, and antiques.