About the Artist

Tom Bates' unyielding passion for speed and engineering has given birth to Tom Bates Design, a venture dedicated to crafting bespoke furniture using exotic car engines and parts. His deep expertise, boundless creativity, and vivid imagination fuel the creation of stunning art pieces that are globally renowned.

Bates' journey in the racing world began in his 20s when he emerged as a champion racer in the realm of Super Boats. Piloting and throttling legendary vessels like Bandit and Spirit of America, he amassed numerous offshore victories and achieved superstar status. Despite his success, Bates' insatiable hunger for speed and engineering propelled him to explore other areas, including cars, motorcycles, and anything capable of merging man with velocity.