East Otis design studio focusing on furniture & functional objects, designed and hand crafted by Emma and Will Haughery, based in Lancaster Pennsylvania.

Emma grew up in North England, ever-obsessed with small details on objects & garments. Knobs on doors, spines on books, zippers on pants, odd numbered buttons, wrappers on candy, pockets on dresses, stitching on sleeves, there’s no small detail that Emma isn’t paying attention to. With a background in Fashion design, her eye for scale, material & color is what sets their furniture apart. 

Will grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, as the youngest of five brothers he was no stranger to getting his hands dirty making things. The son of a cabinet builder, he learned at a young age that quality materials and thoughtful design could improve everyday experiences—a small detail that made things just a little easier. These were the beginning values of East Otis— everyday furniture, made with good quality materials & thoughtful design touches. After highschool he got a job working construction, before relocating to Philadelphia, PA to pursue a degree in Fine Arts at Tyler School of Art, Temple University. After Art School, Will’s approach to making furniture became more sculptural, as he found new ways to merge his painting work into the furniture design. But it’s the unique & utilitarian details that makes East Otis furniture different, which is where Emma’s complementary force comes in. 

Together their opposites attract and have informed their design principles & approach to making art inspired by their favorite conceptually “yin & yang duo” — Constantin Brancusi & Barbera Hepworth. Their furniture is made to accommodate the practicalities of everyday living, with considered design, thoughtful detail, and always with a sense of familiarity.