Philip Cumpstone is a traditional Welsh stick-chair maker, largely self-taught and deeply rooted in his craft. He works from Temperance Cottage, his home studio nestled in Cwmllynfell — a quiet village on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park in South Wales. Surrounded by rugged beauty and timeless stillness, Philip’s lifestyle is a reflection of the chairs he makes: honest, functional, and steeped in heritage.

To support the growth of his artisan brand and connect with a wider audience, Philip commissioned a set of environmental documentary photographs. The goal was to authentically capture the rhythm of his home and workshop — a lived-in space where tradition and simplicity meet — helping to tell the full story behind each handmade chair.