Coal is traditionally seen as a functional raw material; from being a fuel that releases carbon dioxide to a precious design object with no harmful effects on the environment. The designer creates furniture and objects using ‘Hard Coal’ or ‘Anthracite Coal’ sourced from Welsh mines. This specific form of coal is much harder and resistant due to its high content of Carbon, making it an ideal material for this collection. This structural investigation into coal established a new value and beauty for the material.