🔨 A Viking Throne for Valhalla: Where Welsh Oak Meets Creative Legend

🔨 A Viking Throne for Valhalla: Where Welsh Oak Meets Creative Legend

Every so often, a commission lands in our workshop that feels like pure magic from the very first sketch. Our recent collaboration with Valhalla Media UK—a brilliant, newly launched creative studio—was exactly that project: a chance to carve a throne worthy of Vikings, storytellers, and dreamers alike.

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The Vision: A Statement Piece Rooted in Myth

When Kate from Valhalla Media reached out, her brief was instantly inspiring. They needed a powerful, unmistakable statement piece for their new workspace. Something rooted deeply in Nordic mythology that would serve three purposes:

1. Welcome guests with immediate impact.
2. Inspire their creative and media production team.
3. Literally set the stage for the Valhalla brand identity.

The choice was clear: one of our hand-carved oak Viking storytelling chairs—a throne steeped in Celtic knotwork, ravens, mythology, and the enduring strength of Welsh oak.

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The Moment: A Throne Finds Its Forest

Valhalla Media’s new studio is breathtaking. It features an incredible forest mural—complete with wolves, ravens, trees, and soft green lighting—the absolute perfect backdrop for the throne.

When the chair was delivered, placed proudly at the heart of their space, the resulting feedback made every long day of carving dust and studio logistics completely worthwhile.

“We finally opened our doors yesterday and the throne was a great hit! Thanks so much for everything you did to get it to us.”

— Kate, Valhalla Media

That moment—seeing our craft become the centrepiece of a creative clan—is exactly what we carve for.

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🪓 Hand-Carved Oak: Details Inspired by Legend

This is more than just a chair; it’s a piece of enduring, handcrafted storytelling furniture. Each detail is carved by hand in our Welsh workshop, a meticulous process that truly breathes soul into the timber.

This specific Viking chair features:

• Interwoven Celtic Knotwork: Symbolising strength, continuity, and an infinite cycle—a perfect metaphor for creative work.
• Twin Ravens: A nod to Norse Mythology, specifically Huginn and Muninn (Thought and Memory), who serve Odin.
• Rune-Inspired Motif: A central design that anchors the chair in ancient power.
• Solid Welsh Oak: Hand-selected for its magnificent grain and character, ensuring lifetime durability.
• Shaped for Storytelling: A carved seat and arms designed not just for sitting, but for holding court and sparking conversation.

Remember, no two chairs are ever the same—each is a one-of-a-kind heirloom built for the long haul.

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Working with Passionate Clients

As is often the case with bespoke projects, timelines were tight. We were delighted to pull out all the stops to meet the opening day. Kate’s subsequent messages truly captured the energy of the collaboration:

“Thank you so much, yes it’s here and amazing!!!! Balance is paid.” “Thank you so much for pulling out all the stops!”

Valhalla Media trusted our craftsmanship completely, and that trust shines through in the final result: the throne now sits beneath the painted ravens, surrounded by wolves and warm lighting—a perfect fusion of art, atmosphere, and carved storytelling.

(Please note: If you share the images of the Valhalla Media chair on your social media, please tag and support their brilliant new venture using @valhallamedia_uk.)

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Where Can a Storytelling Throne Transform a Space?

This project is a powerful example of how our unique, handmade furniture can transform a commercial or community space into something memorable. Our Viking storytelling chairs and benches are perfect for:

• Creative Studios and Media Production Houses (like Valhalla Media!)
• Schools and University Libraries
• Theatres and Immersive Experience Rooms
• High-End Reception Areas
• Story Rooms and Outdoor Reading Spaces

A handcrafted throne becomes the heart of a space—a tangible place where stories begin, conversations flourish, and creativity takes root.

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👑 Congratulations, Valhalla Media

We are genuinely honoured that one of our handmade Viking thrones now lives in such an imaginative and inspiring environment.

If you’ve been inspired by this piece, explore the full range of our Viking Thrones and Benches Collection.

To Kate and the entire Valhalla team—thank you for choosing our work to be part of your story. Congratulations on your grand opening, and may your new studio be filled with creativity, collaboration, and many epic tales!