About
Peascod is a creative studio, led by designer-makers Emma and Tobias Peascod, combining decades of experience in conceiving and producing by hand groundbreaking applied art pieces found in hotels, yachts and private homes around the world.
Produced exclusively in their Somerset studio, Peascod’s designs are deeply rooted in the duo’s combined West Country British and Japanese heritage. Their creations reflect the local landscape, whether through the flora and fauna of the British Isles, ancient traces of human activity etched into the terrain, or the rich folkloric traditions of both cultures. Their pieces display the confident asymmetry and palette of Japanese aesthetics.
Emma and Tobias Peascod bring a unique synergy of skills to every piece, combining cutting-edge technology with traditional techniques. Tobias’s mastery of sculptural form merges with Emma’s innovative interpretation of verre églomisé, the traditional art of reverse glass gilding. Together, they craft one-of-a-kind statement pieces imbued with narrative depth and a sense of discovery, each designed to surprise and captivate.
Their work is a study in contrasts, exploring the interplay of light and form while balancing playful illusion with darker, more atmospheric undertones. Drawn to the mysterious energy of the twilight and intricate drama of the landscape, their mirrors channel a duality–both luminous and mysterious, alive with the tension between life and decay. Emma’s mercurial, reflective surfaces add an ethereal quality to Tobias’s delicate yet bold sculpting, creating pieces that shift and transform with their surroundings.
The result is their distinctly contemporary take on the British rococo–a style rooted in the natural world, infused with drama, yet never veering into excess. Vital and captivating, their designs are luxurious, balancing richness with a refined lightness of touch. Each piece reveals a special kind of alchemy; atmospheric and full of detail, they capture fleeting glimpses of the landscape, allowing the interplay of light and form to bring them to life with every moment of contemplation.
Projects of note include designs for Claridges, Alexander McQueen, Raffles London at The Old War Office and Rosewood.
