Further Ther

Lisbon, Portugal

Conscious Practice Immersed in Materiality

The Bio

Studio Further Ther is a Lisbon-based practice founded by the creative duo Natasza and Tomas, whose work is rooted in an intimate dialogue with materials. Natasza primarily works with clay, while Tomas focuses on wood and carpentry. Together, they explore the intersection of craftsmanship, design, and material sensitivity — creating objects that balance intuition and precision.

Their studio and showroom, integrated into their home, serve as both workspace and laboratory, where experimentation and reflection guide their process. At the core of Further Ther’s ethos lies a curiosity about the inherent spirit of materials. Rather than treating wood or clay as passive matter, they approach each with respect and openness, allowing the material’s character to shape the outcome.

Beyond Lisbon, they also work in the calm landscapes of Alentejo, on a farm that has become their perfect workshop and creative retreat. It is here that many of their pieces come to life — and where they often stage the photographs of their remarkable works. Further Ther has a unique ability to carefully craft its own universe, one where every object, space, and gesture is made with purpose and intention.

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The Products

- ASKEW Chair
- 2.175 EUR
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- OATH Chair
- 1.475 EUR
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- BESET Shelf
- 3.290 EUR
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- RITE Chair
- 3.580 EUR
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The Conversation

How did you start FURTHER THER? What’s the story behind the name — does it carry a particular meaning or feeling you wanted to express?

In the beginning, we wanted to travel and collaborate with various craftsmen and masters around the world. The idea was to stay a month or two in one place, find an artisan, design a piece, and produce it locally — that’s why “Further There” was our initial name. We quickly realized, though, that to deepen and master our skills, we needed to settle somewhere, build a community, and establish our own path. As the objects began to be crafted from locally sourced materials, we started calling them THER — a simplified reference to “there,” but also a combination of the common letters in “further,” “together,” and “gather,” which reflects what our practice is all about.

Are you partners in both life and work? How does this dynamic influence your creative process?

Yes, we are partners in both. When you live and work together, you quickly learn to understand each other’s creative rhythms — the needs to create, the highs and lows, the sparks of inspiration and the moments of de-motivation. Once you understand that, you can find an amazing flow and support each other at every step. For example, I (Natasza) tend to take the initiative, so my role is often to spark Tomas’s interest in co-designing and then co-producing a piece. Of course, sometimes it’s the other way around. The key is to acknowledge and respect each other’s processes — that’s when the real flow happens.

You work mainly with natural materials. What is it about wood that feels so meaningful and enduring to you, Tomas? And what inspires you most about working with clay, Natasza?

Tomas: It’s the traceability of origin — the history that begins with a seed and continues through growth, harvest, and transformation. There’s a constant balance between what we can control and what we can’t. Each piece carries an evolving experience, and yet its behavior always holds a touch of the unknown. Natasza: For me, it’s all about timing. Clay changes its properties within short periods of time — from moist and pliable to dry and fragile. Very moist clay has a beautiful plasticity, allowing me to create soft, rounded volumes, while drier clay cracks and tears when bent. You can often read in my work at which stage I was manipulating the material. Dryer clay I can rip, crack, or enclose into simple cylindrical forms; moist clay allows a different kind of flow. Even the name reflects this duality — I’m more into vision and the future (“Further”), while Tomas is grounded in the here and now (“Ther”).

Your collections are constantly evolving, and you cherish using natural materials sourced from the Portuguese landscape. What motivates and sustains this practice for you?

It comes naturally when you connect deeply with your work and respect the materials you use. We often know the story behind each tree we work with — where it grew, why it was cut down or fell, when it was planted. The same goes for clay. That traceability and intimacy give our process meaning and integrity.

How would you like to see the FURTHER THER project evolve in the future?

In terms of craftsmanship, we want to continue deepening our relationship with our materials. This path leads us to greater respect, thoughtfulness, and creativity. The more you understand your craft, the more you can alter and adapt — pushing both the material and yourself. We love exploring those limits. It doesn’t always work out, but we learn something every time.