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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 ASKEW Chair
    • ASKEW Chair
    • 2.175 EUR
    • Further Ther
    • ex. VAT
  • OATH Chair OATH Chair
    • OATH Chair
    • 1.475 EUR
    • Further Ther
    • ex. VAT
  • BESET Shelf BESET Shelf
    • BESET Shelf
    • 3.290 EUR
    • Further Ther
    • ex. VAT
  • RITE Chair RITE Chair
    • RITE Chair
    • 3.580 EUR
    • Further Ther
    • ex. VAT

In Essence

Studio THER’s work emerges from a profound engagement with the inherent life of materials.

The studio’s philosophy reframes craftsmanship as a conversation rather than a command. Wood and clay are treated not as raw resources but as storytellers whose intrinsic qualities guide creative decisions. This perspective aligns with broader notions in contemporary design that valorize the voice of materials themselves—suggesting that the character of what is made is inseparable from the character of what is made from.

“Imagine pondering the idea that everything on Earth possesses its own spirit—a notion that compels us to reconsider our relationship with the seemingly inanimate elements that surround us.”

Natasza Grzeskiewicz and Tomás Fernandes share both a private life and a professional partnership, allowing creativity and daily life to flow continuously into one another.

Rather than separating work from family rhythms, their practice evolves through this constant overlap, where making becomes part of lived experience. While differing in personality and temperament, they are united by a shared aesthetic sensitivity and approach to form.

Letting go and being open to the unknown is perhaps the most challenging aspect for studio THER, where this ongoing dialogue and experiment fundamentally shaped their ethos of work.

Alentejo workshop

Hand-finishing process

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Work with THER

Through The Orb, you can collaborate directly with THER to create a bespoke or custom piece. Each project is developed through close dialogue, material exploration, and craftsmanship—resulting in a work shaped specifically for you.
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