The Section Collective

Simple fix-less assembly, inspiration from a utilitarian scheme in the Second World War and a handy rut for keeping your loose change in – it's furniture like this that turns Ernest's head

Dan Marc is a new furniture maker on the northwest scene, dazzling all who see his debut collection The Section Collective. Well, it certainly caught Ernest's eye.

He's created four signature table pieces: an occasional table, sideboard table, coffee table and study desk – all with a folded steel surface atop hand-dyed birch plywood. And it's completely fix-less assembly – no fiddly bolts or rivets and re-reading of flatpack instructions at least 12 times.

 The collection takes inspiration from the British utility furniture scheme during the Second World War, while also revealing a mid-century aesthetic. 

We especially like the steel ruts along the tables' surface. Very handy for keys, loose change and Werther's Originals.

You can find out more about Dan Marc's debut collection at Made In These Isles.

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For him: Valentine's gift ideas

Beard shampoo, Danish liquorice and a chalkboard for writing innuendo-filled messages: Ernest would very much like to have one of these gifts tucked under his pillow on Valentine's morn, thank you very much

Blue Agate Book Ends, £34.95
Eastern Biological

Lakrids Red Liquorice, £5.50
Pedlars

Agustino Coffee, £5.50
The Roasting Shed
 

Scientific Candle, £14.95
Eastern Biological

Chalkboard, £28
Such & Such

Beardsley Shampoo & Conditioner, £14.95 each
Pedlars

We chose this fine array of Valentine's gifts from our directory members, a delectable troupe of independent brands and makers producing thoughtful and well-made things for your everyday adventures.

For her: Valentine's gift ideas

A 200-year-old reindeer leather heart pendant, rose quartz book ends and proper Welsh chocolate: just call Ernest Mr Love Machine

Fat & The Moon Hecate Lip Paint, £20
The Future Kept

Rose Quartz Book Ends, £44
Eastern Biological

Russian Reindeer Leather Heart Pendant, £20
Great English Outdoors
 

Pompeii Cider Candle, £20
Such & Such

Lakrids Love Liquorice, £7
Pedlars

Nom Nom Welsh Chocolate, £3.85
Fforest

We chose this fine array of Valentine's gifts from our directory members, a delectable troupe of independent brands and makers producing thoughtful and well-made things for your everyday adventures.

A timeless future

Sourdough chocolate, wild cherry spoons and English oak pocket knives: we hope you love this meticulously chosen array of items from The Future Kept as much as Ernest does

Sail Handmade Camera Strap, £35
A vegetable tanned leather camera strap, crafted by Sail Handmade in their small workshop.This colour is exclusive to The Future Kept. 

Trevor Ablett Pocket Knife, £40
Master craftsman Trevor Ablett makes these knives using techniques dating from the mid 1800s. Available in oak, redwood and buffalo. 

Uashmama Lunch Bag, £42
These lunch bags look and feel like leather and are perfect for the lady who lunches or the man unafraid to rock the man bag. 

Pump Street Bakery Chocolate, £5.80
A combination of three great things: sourdough, sea salt and chocolate make this Pump Street Bakery’s bestselling bar. 

Wild Cherry Wooden Spoon, £22
Hand carved spoon made from sustainably coppiced cherry wood. Can be used in hot or cold dishes and for any use in the kitchen. 

London Fields Cyclist’s Soap, £4
This cyclist’s soap will soothe you after a day on the road or trails. Blend of cocoa butter, nutmeg, and spicy essential oils. 

Amelie Mancini Savanna Tea Towel, £20
Brooklyn based artist Amelie Mancini uses lino cuts to print her Savanna pattern onto fabrics with water-based inks.

Ambre Botanicals Bath Oil, £18
This blend of rosemary, thyme and mint essential oil from Ambre Botanicals helps relieve stress, mental and physical tiredness. 

Discover more about The Future Kept in our online directory.

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into the fforest

Enter a world of Welsh wool, heartwood and antler firesteels in this painstakingly curated selection from fforest

Firestriker Steel with antler handle, £16.95
These Swedish firesteels will not let you down even when other lighters and matches fail. Reindeer antler handle with a reindeer leather lanyard.

Fforest Welsh Wool Blanket (dark specials), from £130
Woven at an old water mill on the banks of the Teifi. Available in two colours: burnt oak and charcoal. A fforest classic to keep and treasure.

Fforest Heartwood Halo
Chandelier made from heartwood of dead oak from Fforest. LED lamps embedded in the branches emit a soft, warm light. Made to order.

Fforest Welsh Wool Plaid Blanket, £190
Berry red plaid blanket woven using traditional methods on a Dobcross loom, on the banks of the River Teifi. Perfect on these chilly nights. 

Cymraeg y fforest Prints, £15
Series of prints illustrating Welsh words at the heart of fforest.This little fellow is ‘gwiwer’, or squirrel. Fox (cadno) and deer (ceirw) also available.

Fforest Heartwood DSW chair, from £300
If Charles and Ray Eames had lived in a cabin in the woods, this is how their famous chair might have turned out. Made to order. 

Fforest Blanket Scarf, from £55
Made from Fforest’s Welsh blanket cloth. Available in a range of colours in a choice of narrow or wide width. 20 x 180cm £55, 30 x 180cm £75

Fforest Utility Nautical Rucksack, £75
Second World War Swedish Army rucksack with strong canvas on metal frame and adjustable leather straps. Embroidered with beautiful nautical flags.

Discover more about fforest in our online directory.

This is a sponsored blog post, created in collaboration with fforest. For more information on partnerships and joining our directory please email advertise@ernestjournal.co.uk.