we've already sold out of pre-orders.We've also had a lot of interest from people around the world who are interested in doing something similar."
The pre-orders for chairs and lamps are sustaining the business for the time being and have generated just enough money to pay a few staff, one full-time and several part-time including Gavin's wife Alice.
The time, effort and skills required to grow furniture mean that the pieces don't come cheap, however. Chairs are priced at £2,500, lamps start at £700 and mirror frames £450.