A Snowdrop Storytelling Chair for Beechcroft St Paul’s Primary School

At Free Range Designs, we believe every story deserves a throne. Our latest creation, the Snowdrop Storytelling Chair was designed especially for Beechcroft St Paul’s Primary School, and it brings together imagination, craftsmanship, and the joy of reading in one beautiful piece of furniture.

A Chair Made for Storytelling

Carved from solid wood and designed to last for generations, this bespoke chair is more than a seat — it’s a focal point for children to gather around and listen to tales. Teachers often tell us how a dedicated storytelling chair helps capture children’s attention and turns reading into a special moment.

This design features hand-carved snowdrops twisting up the tall back, a symbol of new beginnings and growth, and a painted panel with stars and rolling waves, encouraging children to dream big and dive into stories. The name of the school has been woven into the banner across the back, making this a truly bespoke storytelling chair created just for them.

Inspiring Literacy in Schools

Schools across the UK are discovering the power of a school storytelling chair or school reading chair as part of their literacy and outdoor learning programmes. Having a dedicated space for storytime gives pupils a sense of occasion and helps teachers create a calm, imaginative atmosphere.

This particular chair will take pride of place in Beechcroft’s outdoor learning area, where it will support reading sessions, assemblies, and group discussions. Many schools also use them to encourage children to take turns reading aloud, helping to build confidence and communication skills.

Perfect for Outdoor Classrooms

The Snowdrop Storytelling Chair is built to withstand the elements, making it ideal as an outdoor classroom storytelling chair or forest school storytelling chair. With the growing popularity of outdoor learning, schools are finding that furniture like this gives structure to the space and helps create a magical environment where children feel inspired to learn.

Whether in a playground, woodland corner, or reading garden, an outdoor wooden reading chair like this becomes a natural gathering point. The sturdy arms and high back also make the storyteller feel elevated — almost like a king or queen of stories.

A Touch of Fantasy

While this chair was made for a primary school, it also taps into the fantasy tradition that runs through many of our designs. From garden storytelling chairs to fantasy storytelling chairs and even wooden garden thrones, we love creating pieces that blur the line between furniture and imagination. This chair, with its swirling carvings and magical details, wouldn’t look out of place in a fairy tale.

Bringing Stories to Life

Every storytelling chair we make is unique, designed in conversation with the school or community it’s for. This bespoke wooden chair will now become part of daily life at Beechcroft St Paul’s, supporting literacy, outdoor learning, and the joy of shared stories.

If your school, library, or community group is looking for a storytelling bench, a library storytelling chair, or a one-of-a-kind piece that celebrates the power of stories, we’d love to help bring your vision to life.