Thomas Messel

From an early age, Thomas has possessed a passion for history. Between 1969-73, he served a four-year commission with The Blues and Royals before pursuing a career in design, focusing his attention on the styles of the English baroque of the late Seventeenth century through to the neoclassical revival of the early nineteenth century. For three years, he was a member of the Design Awards Committee of the Furniture Makers Guild (2005-8). He has lectured widely in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, and contributed articles to publications in the USA and the UK.  His work has won many awards, and in 2012 he was hailed by the Institute of Classical Art and Art in America, who regard him as one of the leading designers in the world.

Since 2023, he has retired from design to devote more time to historical writing.