{"title":"🐾 Animal Kingdom Collection Page","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"189\" data-end=\"208\"\u003eStep into the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"210\" data-end=\"509\"\u003eOur \u003cstrong data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"232\"\u003eAnimal Kingdom\u003c\/strong\u003e collection celebrates the beauty of the natural world, brought to life through hand-carved storytelling chairs. From watchful owls and curious foxes to woodland creatures hidden among branches and leaves, each piece is designed to spark imagination and connection with nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eCrafted by our craftsmen and artists, these chairs invite children and adults alike to gather, listen, and explore stories rooted in the forest. Perfect for classrooms, libraries, gardens, and outdoor spaces, they create a storytelling setting that feels alive, grounding, and full of wonder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"805\" data-end=\"949\"\u003eEvery carving is designed to capture the spirit of the wild — encouraging curiosity, creativity, and a deeper appreciation of the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"badger-storytelling-throne-chair","title":"Badger Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Badger Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne with a bold, characterful badger carved across the backrest — a chair that brings the spirit of the woodland sett into any classroom, reading garden or storytelling corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBadgers are one of those animals that children have strong feelings about — there is always a child who has seen one, or read about one, or who simply loves them with a conviction that is hard to argue with. This chair gives that child a throne. And it gives every teacher a focal point that makes the room feel like a story is already in progress before anyone has opened a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid British oak, then finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish to protect the carving and timber through all weather. Built to the same generous proportions as the rest of our wildlife range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 170 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (back): 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (front): 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved badger backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold relief carving with the distinctive black-and-white markings brought out in painted detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for indoor and outdoor school use year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting protection and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height, wide armrests, designed for teachers and storytellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of our woodland wildlife range alongside the Owl, Stag and Rabbit chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve your school's name, badge or a dedication into the seat or back. The badger can be surrounded by woodland details — foxgloves, bluebells, oak leaves — or we can add other animals alongside it. We have made versions where the badger holds a particular object meaningful to the school. Tell us your idea and we will sketch it before any carving begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice. If your school or trust needs to register us as a supplier first, we will provide everything needed: VAT number, bank details, address and anything else required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/woodland-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWoodland Throne\u003c\/a\u003e for a chair packed with multiple woodland creatures, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair from scratch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500123513207,"sku":"FRD-COM-WD-1468","price":1670.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/badger-throne-storytelling-chair-3161084.jpg?v=1760945234"},{"product_id":"products-bambi-memorial-oak-bench","title":"Bambi Memorial Oak Bench — 2 or 3 Seater","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved memorial bench in solid oak featuring Bambi and the woodland friends — gentle, iconic imagery for a tribute that speaks to anyone who loved an animal, or who lost someone who did.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bambi bench is chosen most often for children’s memorials, for animal lovers, and for those who found their joy in the natural world. The young deer carved into the oak carries the tender quality of the original story — something bright and gentle that the world can’t quite hold onto forever. It’s imagery that means something without having to explain itself, and that makes it one of our most requested memorial carvings. The inscription — a name, a date, a few chosen words — is carved directly into the timber, no plaques, no metal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor resilience, the Bambi Memorial Bench is available as a two seater at 140cm wide or a three seater at approximately 160cm for school or community settings. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved Bambi and woodland friend motifs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription carved directly into the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as two seater (£1,820) or three seater (£1,970)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gardens, churchyards, school grounds and parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo seater: W140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree seater: W160 × D60 × H120cm (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Bambi Memorial Bench begins with a conversation about who the bench is for — the inscription, any additional carving details, placement. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; we can often work around ceremony and unveiling deadlines. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Two Seater","offer_id":56111952167287,"sku":"FRD-COM-OAK-1466","price":1820.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Seater","offer_id":56111952200055,"sku":"FRD-COM-OAK-1467","price":1970.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/bambi-memorial-oak-bench-2-seater-4098346.jpg?v=1759412474"},{"product_id":"beaver-fantasy-storytelling-throne","title":"Beaver Storytelling Chair — Dyfi Osprey Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Beaver Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne featuring beavers in intricate detail across the backrest — originally commissioned for the Dyfi Osprey Project in Mid Wales, and one of the most nature-connected chairs we have ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dyfi commission came from a desire to put a chair in the landscape that felt as though it belonged there — something that told the story of beavers returning to Welsh waterways, that children and families could sit in and feel part of that story. The result is a throne that works equally well in a visitor centre, a school, a wetland nature reserve or a woodland classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our workshop and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for full outdoor durability. Built from solid British oak — the same material used for all our wildlife range — and made to last outdoors year-round without special maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 170 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (back): 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (front): 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved beaver backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — detailed relief carving celebrating one of Britain's most fascinating returning species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for outdoor visitor centres, nature reserves and school gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting protection in all weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally commissioned for the Dyfi Osprey Project\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proven design for conservation and education spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — where beavers themselves are now back in the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can adapt this design for your own conservation project, nature reserve, school or visitor centre — adding your organisation's name, a habitat scene, water plants, or any other wildlife alongside the beaver. We have made versions for wetland projects, river restoration schemes and environmental education programmes. Tell us about your project and we will design something that belongs to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools and organisations can order by purchase order and pay on invoice. If you need to register us as a supplier first, we will provide all details required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/woodland-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWoodland Throne\u003c\/a\u003e for a chair with multiple British wildlife species, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair\u003c\/a\u003e around your own project or setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500123808119,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1464","price":1670.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/beaver-storytelling-chair-2524113.jpg?v=1759412475"},{"product_id":"bespoke-reading-lectern-for-mountain-lane-school","title":"Reading Lectern for Mountain Lane School","description":"\u003csection class=\"product bespoke-reading-lectern\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBespoke Reading Lectern for Mountain Lane School\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our \u003cstrong\u003ebespoke reading lectern\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted with love from solid oak for Mountain Lane School. This piece is not just functional but also a work of art, featuring hand-carved owl motifs that symbolize wisdom and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eSolid Oak Construction:\u003c\/em\u003e Durable and elegant, with a natural finish that highlights the wood’s beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eHand-Carved Details:\u003c\/em\u003e Intricate owl carvings add a unique and charming touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eFunctional Design:\u003c\/em\u003e Spacious top and sturdy build make it perfect for presentations and reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eEasy Mobility:\u003c\/em\u003e Equipped with castors for effortless movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be a centerpiece in any educational setting, this lectern combines practicality with artistic flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Crafting this lectern was a joy, and I hope it inspires many stories and presentations at Mountain Lane School.” - Our Craftsman\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt Free Range Designs, we create furniture with heart and soul, using sustainable materials and impeccable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500124070263,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1456","price":1560.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/bespoke-reading-lectern-for-mountain-lane-school-4278200.png?v=1759412471"},{"product_id":"woodland-storytelling-chair","title":"Woodland Storytelling Chair — Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Woodland Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved and hand-painted oak throne alive with British wildlife — owls, foxes, badgers, deer and squirrels woven into every surface, making it one of the most colourful and intricately detailed chairs we make.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach animal is individually carved and then painted in the workshop, which means no two Woodland Thrones are ever quite the same. The result is a chair that children gravitate towards the moment they see it — before a story has even started, they are already finding creatures hidden in the carving and making up tales of their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid British oak with strong hand-built joinery throughout, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather durability. Suitable for indoor use and outdoor school gardens alike — the Epifanes finish means the colour stays vivid through Welsh winters and years of playground life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"It looks amazing. We are absolutely thrilled with the end result and really cannot thank you enough for helping to turn our vision into reality.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Roz Owens, Chair — Warnham PTFA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (back): 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (front): 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved and painted British wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e — owls, foxes, deer, badgers, squirrels and more, covering the backrest and sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% solid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for decades of use indoors and outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish that keeps the painted detail vivid season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to last, no flat-pack construction, no hidden shortcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — each chair takes many hours of carving and painting in our workshop near Snowdonia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Woodland Chair is one of our most bespoke — every single one is different. We can replace any animal with one that is meaningful to your school or community: add a red kite for Wales, a badger for a school emblem, a barn owl to mark a habitat project, or any creature you have a story about. We can also add a name, a motto, or a date carved into the seat or back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we are flexible around deadlines — end of term, retirements, anniversaries. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice. If your school or trust needs to register us as a supplier first, we will provide our VAT number, bank details and any other information your accounts payable system requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of our woodland chairs in the \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chairs-for-schools\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs blog\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estart with your own design idea\u003c\/a\u003e. You may also enjoy our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/guides\/choosing-the-right-wood-for-outdoor-furniture-oak-larch-douglas-fir-and-more\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eguide to choosing the right wood for outdoor furniture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500127379831,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1375","price":1670.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/enchanted-forest-throne-2828271.png?v=1759412399"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-coton-orchard-bench","title":"Coton Orchard Heritage Bench — Wildlife \u0026 Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA handcrafted oak bench made for Coton Orchard — established 1922 and hidden at the heart of a Cambridgeshire village — with fox, badger, bee and tree carved into the backrest, and the inscription that captures exactly what such a place is: \u003cem\u003e“At the heart of a village, a hidden story, a wild home.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCoton Orchard has been there for over a century: long enough to become something more than a garden, more than a fruit-growing space. It’s a habitat, a refuge, a place where the village’s wildlife has lived alongside its memory since 1922. The bench commission came from those who wanted to mark that — to give the orchard a seat that felt like it belonged there rather than arrived from a catalogue. The fox and badger sleep on the backrest in the way animals do when they feel safe. The bee is in the blossom. The tree is the orchard itself. The inscription says everything in eight words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor use, this is the kind of bench that becomes part of a place over time. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved fox, badger, bee and tree motifs in the backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom inscription and heritage date (“Est 1922”) carved directly into the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for orchards, community gardens, village greens and public spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree seater version available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have a special place — a community orchard, a village green, a nature reserve, a school wildlife garden — that deserves a bench with its own story carved in, we can work with you on the design. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to discuss.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500128887159,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1345","price":1880.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/handcrafted-coton-orchard-bench-celebrating-heritage-and-nature-2-seater-7600300.jpg?v=1759412285"},{"product_id":"wild-kingdom-animal-throne","title":"Wild Kingdom Animal Throne — Drusillas Zoo Park","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Kingdom Animal Throne is a hand-carved oak throne alive with tropical wildlife — toucan, jaguar, lemur and coiling serpents carved in dramatic detail across the high backrest and posts, bringing the spirit of the jungle into any space that welcomes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally commissioned for Drusillas Zoo Park in East Sussex — one of the UK’s best-loved family zoos — these chairs were designed to sit within the landscape of the park and become part of the experience itself. Each throne is individual: the animals change between versions, so no two Wild Kingdom chairs are ever quite the same. Children who visit Drusillas know these chairs, and schools, visitor centres and nature reserves across the UK have since ordered their own versions inspired by the wildlife they care about most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid British oak, with vivid hand-painted detail and three coats of Epifanes matt varnish to keep the colour and carving sharp through all weather. The solid hand-built joinery means these chairs are built for outdoor life — heavy, grounded, and made to last.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: approx 170 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: approx 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContact us for exact measurements — every throne is made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved tropical wildlife\u003c\/strong\u003e — toucan, jaguar, lemur and serpents; every chair unique in its animal roster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted detail\u003c\/strong\u003e — vivid colour applied in the workshop, sealed for long-term outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for parks, zoos, visitor centres and school gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — professional exterior finish protecting carved detail and painted colour through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — substantial weight and presence; a statement piece for any outdoor or indoor setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — originally commissioned for Drusillas Zoo Park, available to commission for any setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wild Kingdom throne is fully bespoke. If you have a zoo, wildlife park, nature reserve, school nature garden or visitor attraction with a particular animal identity, we can build the whole design around your wildlife. We have made versions with red kites, ospreys, otters, barn owls and highland cattle — any animal you have a story about, we can carve it. Tell us your animals and your setting, and we will design from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Visitor attractions, schools and organisations can order by purchase order and pay on invoice. Contact us for a design conversation before ordering — every Wild Kingdom throne starts with a sketch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of our carved animal chairs in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/celtic-viking-furniture\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCeltic and Viking thrones\u003c\/a\u003e for more dramatic carved seating. You can also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair from scratch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500136358263,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1328","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/wild-kingdom-animal-throne-9729453.jpg?v=1759412280"},{"product_id":"unicorn-memorial-wooden-bench","title":"Unicorn Memorial Bench — Carved Oak \u0026 Rainbow","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak memorial bench with a unicorn beneath a rainbow — made for a child named Belle, at a school in Haverfordwest, by a community who wanted her remembered in the most magical way possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench came to us in 2019 from Nicola at Spittal VC School in Pembrokeshire. Belle had been part of that school, and the staff wanted something that felt like her — not a standard plaque or a plain seat, but something the children would recognise as belonging to her. Nicola worked with us through the design process, the rainbow was added in coloured wood stains at Belle’s mum’s request, and when Nicola collected the finished bench the evening before the school ceremony, she wrote to tell us the reaction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“Your bench artist\/maker did exactly what I had in mind but he somehow made it even better. Now instead of having a regular memory bench, we have something that will mean the world to the children and Belle’s family. This bench has exceeded all expectations and will be a little piece of history at Spittal School to remember Belle by.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Nicci, Spittal VC School, Haverfordwest\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish, the Unicorn Memorial Bench seats two at 130cm wide. Every version is made to order — with the inscription, the colours and the carving chosen to belong to the person being remembered. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved unicorn beneath a rainbow — rainbow finished in coloured wood stains\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription carved directly into the timber — no plaques, no metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-seater, 130cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for school gardens, parks, churchyards and private memorials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW130 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Unicorn Memorial Bench begins with a conversation about who the bench is for — the name, the dates, the carving details that feel right. We share a design drawing before we begin, and work with you and the family to get it exactly as it should be. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; we can often accommodate ceremony deadlines. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500139078007,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1317","price":1800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/unicorn-memorial-wooden-bench-cosy-2-seater-9868418.png?v=1759412268"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-tiger-bench","title":"Hand-Carved Tiger Bench — Three Seater Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA three-seater oak bench with hand-carved tigers on the armrests and backrest — the kind of piece that stops people in their tracks whether it's standing in a garden, beside a river, or at the edge of a wildlife park.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTigers are chosen for their power and their tenderness. They're fierce protectors as much as they are wild things, and that duality is what makes them such a natural fit for a bench that's meant to endure. Each face is carved individually, the grain of the oak working with the lines of the chisel to give each tiger its own expression. The bench has been placed in school wildlife gardens, beside rivers, and in memorial settings for people whose spirit matched the animal — it works in all of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather durability, the Tiger Bench seats three adults comfortably at 160cm wide. The carving is deep enough to hold its definition outdoors for years. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved tigers on armrests and backrest — three-dimensional, detailed carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-seater, 160cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for gardens, parks, wildlife centres and memorial settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW160 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger Bench can be made as a memorial piece with a personalised inscription, or simply as a striking garden seat. We can also adapt the carving for other big cats or animals. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to talk it through.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500139864439,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1312","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/tiger-bench-3-seater-9233068.jpg?v=1759412268"},{"product_id":"safari-chair","title":"Safari Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Safari Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved oak throne packed with wild animals — lion, giraffe, elephant and leopard carved in vivid detail across the backrest and sides, bringing the savannah into any classroom, library or outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally inspired by a school that wanted something completely unlike anything in a catalogue, the Safari Chair has become one of our most talked-about commissions. There is something about sitting in it that makes a story feel urgent and possible — the animals are right there, larger than life, waiting to be part of it. Teachers tell us children queue up to be the one to sit in it at story time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolid British oak throughout, carved and painted by hand in our Mid Wales workshop, then finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish to keep the colours bold and the timber protected through all weather. Built to live outdoors in a school garden or inside a library — the joinery and finish are made for both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 170 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat depth: 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved and painted safari animals\u003c\/strong\u003e — lion, giraffe, elephant and leopard, individually detailed across the backrest and panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, substantial and built for long-term outdoor or indoor use in schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish keeping the painted detail vivid through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous adult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 170 cm tall, designed to be a dramatic focal point as well as a comfortable storytelling seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid hand-built joinery, every cut made in the workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animals on the Safari Chair can be changed, added to, or completely reimagined — if your school has a particular animal as its emblem, or if the children have been studying a specific habitat, we can carve it in. We can also add a school name, a year, a motto, or a carved map of Africa as a backdrop. Tell us what would make this chair belong to your school, and we will design it from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — once ordered, the chair is confirmed and booked in. We are experienced at working with school supplier registration systems and can provide all details needed: VAT number, bank details, address and any other information your trust or council requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more of our animal chairs in the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, read about some recent commissions in our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chairs-for-schools\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs blog\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair\u003c\/a\u003e if you have something entirely different in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500146581879,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1280","price":1670.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/safari-chair-5072637.jpg?v=1759412237"},{"product_id":"owl-reading-chair","title":"Owl Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Owl Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne with a majestic barn owl watching over every story told from its seat — one of the most striking chairs in our range, and one that children never quite stop looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe barn owl is carved in relief across the full height of the backrest, wings tucked, head turned, with the kind of calm authority that seems to say a story is about to begin. Schools and libraries tell us it changes the atmosphere of a room the moment it arrives — children sit differently in it, speak differently from it, and treat story time as the serious and magical thing it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from sustainably sourced solid British oak and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor protection. The finish keeps the carved detail crisp and the wood warm through all seasons — equally at home in a school library corner or a forest school garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 170 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (back): 42 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (front): 50 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved barn owl backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved in full relief, wings tucked, with feather detail across the full height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably sourced solid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for indoor and outdoor use, year-round in school settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — professional exterior finish keeping the carving crisp season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height and wide armrests, designed for teachers and storytellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs beautifully with our mushroom stools to complete a storytelling corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve your school's name, badge, or a dedication into the seat or back. The owl can also be changed to a different bird — a red kite, a raven, a puffin, or whatever species means something to your school or setting. We have made versions with school crests incorporated into the wings and perch. Tell us your idea and we will sketch it out before any carving begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work around tight deadlines. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — once your order is placed, it is confirmed and booked in. If your school or trust needs to register us as a supplier first, we will provide everything needed: VAT number, bank details, address and any other information required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead about the original \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/owl-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eowl storytelling chair commission\u003c\/a\u003e in the workshop blog, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/stag-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStag\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rabbit-reading-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRabbit\u003c\/a\u003e chairs for more wildlife designs. You can also \u003ca href=\"\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair from scratch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500154610039,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1238","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/owl-reading-chair-6950313.jpg?v=1774380370"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-wooden-owl-bench","title":"Owl Garden Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, 2-Seater","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo owls, carved deep into the backrest of a solid oak bench, looking out from the wood as though they’ve always been there. The Owl Bench is one of our enduring designs — a bench that works as garden furniture, as a school bench, as a memorial, as a golden wedding anniversary gift. The owls carry whatever meaning you bring to them: wisdom, watchfulness, presence, love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench shown here went to Grove Road Primary School in Hertfordshire, arriving in September 2024. Schools and gardens across the UK have versions of this bench — each one personalised with a name, a date, or a dedication. One carries the inscription \u003cem\u003e“Cinquante années de mariage”\u003c\/em\u003e — fifty years of marriage, carved in French for a couple whose story deserved no less. Another stands in a forest setting in memory of Graham Peter Bartram, 1949–2023. The owls look the same, but no two benches ever quite are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea at Exeter Cathedral School put it simply: \u003cem\u003e“The children are enjoying them immensely. All we need now is better weather!”\u003c\/em\u003e That’s what a well-made outdoor bench does — it gets used, season after season. Made from solid oak with mortise and tenon joinery and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor durability. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eorder on invoice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hand-carved owls on the solid oak backrest — deeply carved, detailed, permanent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalisation available: names, dates, dedications, inscriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a garden bench, school bench, memorial bench, or anniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortise and tenon joinery throughout — built for decades of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-seater (140cm wide); also available as 3-seater (160cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-seater bench (as shown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 140cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-seater bench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 160cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe owls stay the same; everything else is yours. Add a name, a date, a phrase, a dedication. Change nothing if you want a clean design. We’ll discuss it with you before anything is carved. Lead time is typically 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to order.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500154675575,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1237","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/owl-garden-bench-2-seater-1511959.jpg?v=1759412193"},{"product_id":"products-kingfisher-memorial-bench","title":"Kingfisher Memorial Bench — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak bench with a kingfisher in the backrest — made for riverside gardens, wildlife spaces and memorial settings where the bird’s association with water, precision and watching carries a particular weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKingfishers are rarely seen but always remembered when they are: the flash of electric blue over water, gone before you’ve quite registered it. For a memorial bench, that quality — the brightness, the speed, the sense of something vivid that passes but leaves an impression — makes the kingfisher a more fitting choice than most. The bench works equally well as a storytelling seat in a school wildlife garden or nature reserve, or as a place for quiet reflection beside a river. The carved kingfisher perches in the backrest; the personalised inscription is carved alongside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor resilience. Two seater at 140cm wide. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved kingfisher in the backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription carved directly into the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo seater, 140cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for riverside gardens, wildlife reserves, school nature gardens and memorial spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eW140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree seater version available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us who the bench is for and any inscription or additional carving details. We’ll draw up a design and share it with you before we begin. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500157198711,"sku":"FRD-BED-WD-1221","price":1820.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/kingfisher-memorial-bench-2-seater-1134745.jpg?v=1759412176"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-owl-designed-school-lectern-with-wheels","title":"Handcrafted Owl-Designed School Lectern with Wheels","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eHandcrafted Owl-Designed School Lectern with Wheels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555; text-align: justify;\"\u003eEnhance your school or library with our \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted owl-designed school lectern\u003c\/strong\u003e. The intricately carved owl duo adds an artistic flair, making it not just functional but also a focal point for any educational setting. Crafted in our Welsh workshop, this lectern features sturdy wheels for easy mobility, perfect for storytelling, presentations, and classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eUnique custom owl design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eHandcrafted for a natural aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eStable, wheeled base for easy movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eComplements storytelling and reading furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eMade from sustainably sourced wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThis lectern brings creativity and inspiration to any educational environment, encouraging young minds to engage and participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508640244087,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1052","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/handcrafted-owl-designed-school-lectern-with-wheels-4996829.png?v=1759411979"},{"product_id":"baloos-memorial-dog-chair","title":"Baloo's Memorial Dog Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese two \u003cstrong\u003eMemorial Dog Chairs\u003c\/strong\u003e were created for a client who truly loves his dogs - Baloo, Milly and Shanti - and the chairs reflect the special bond our customer shares with his dogs. Carved from solid wood (Welsh oak), the front legs feature hand-carved and painted portraits of his beloved companions, bringing the presence of the beloved animals into the heart of his home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tall, naturally inspired carved backrests gives the chairs a unique and majestic character, almost as if they have grown naturally from the wood itself. These are not just functional wooden chairs—there are a celebration of the love and loyalty between a man and his dogs, a place where he can sit and feel their spirit close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail, from the smooth curves of the arms to the warm, natural tones of the wood, was crafted with care, making these wooden memorial chairs as meaningful as they are beautiful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca title=\"Contact Us\" href=\"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eContact Us\u003c\/a\u003e if you would like us to design and make you an oak memorial chair in celebration of your beloved pet. We will work on a drawing of a likeness you are happy with before carving into wood. The design of the chair can also be based on any of our other \u003ca title=\"Wooden Storytelling Chairs\" href=\"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/collections\/storytelling-chairs-collection\"\u003eStorytelling Chair\u003c\/a\u003e designs, amended to incorporate your cherished animal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54785201045879,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1051","price":1480.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/baloos-memorial-dog-chair-7276201.jpg?v=1759411970"},{"product_id":"storytelling-throne-chair-aimees-memorial","title":"Aimee's Memorial Library Chair: A Tribute to Love and Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAimee's Memorial Library Throne – A Tribute to Creativity and Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAimee's Memorial Library Chair is a handcrafted wooden throne chair that celebrates the magic of storytelling and the enduring power of books. Designed as a heartfelt memorial, this stunning chair honors Aimee's love for literature, music, and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from sustainable British oak, it features intricate details such as sunflowers, owls, musical notes, and engraved book spines from her favorite stories. This chair isn't just a seat—it's a throne for readers, dreamers, and storytellers. Perfect for libraries, schools, or personal spaces, it invites visitors to sit, reflect, and lose themselves in the world of stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrand storytelling throne design, created to spark imagination and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted from 100% sustainably sourced British oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate carvings including sunflowers, owls, musical notes and engraved book spines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed memorial craftsmanship to honour Aimee’s love of reading and creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, durable finish suitable for indoor or sheltered outdoor areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Height 200 cm | Width 80 cm | Seat Width (Back) 42 cm | Seat Width (Front) 50 cm | Seat Height 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eLibraries wanting a magical storytelling throne that brings reading spaces to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eSchools looking for a meaningful centrepiece for storytime and assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eMemorial gardens and reflective areas celebrating creativity and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eHomes of book lovers seeking a truly personal storytelling chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eReading corners, quiet rooms and community literacy projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us to create your own bespoke storytelling throne and preserve memories through art and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover more carved oak storytelling chairs for schools, libraries and reading corners in our \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/childrens-storytelling-chairs\" title=\"Children's' Storytelling Chairs\"\u003eChildren’s Storytelling Chairs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1096\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e all handmade to inspire young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can also explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/memorial-benches\" title=\"Handcrafted Memorial Benches\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eHandcrafted Memorial Furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e created to honour memories through natural materials and carved artwork:\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54791578157431,"sku":"FRD-SKI-WD-1050","price":1670.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/aimees-memorial-library-chair-a-tribute-to-love-and-literature-5245177.jpg?v=1759411977"},{"product_id":"cilla-memorial-storytelling-chair","title":"Cilla — Personalised Memorial Storytelling Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA personalised memorial storytelling chair is the most meaningful piece of furniture a school can commission — a lasting tribute carved in solid oak that keeps a beloved memory alive every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo examples show the breadth of what's possible. The first was made in memory of \u003cstrong\u003eCilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, the much-loved school cat whose name travelled well beyond the school gates. Her portrait, surrounded by flowers and the creatures she shared her days with, is carved into every panel. The second was created for the staff and children of Snapdragon Nursery, in memory of a beloved teacher — a gentle, woodland scene that feels like a place she would have loved. Both chairs now sit at the heart of their school's outdoor space, gathering children around them every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chair is made from solid oak in our Mid Wales workshop and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish — a premium exterior finish that protects every carved detail through all weathers. The solid hand-built joinery is designed to last for decades of outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I absolutely love it! I think the wood colours are fantastic — I will show it to the children tomorrow in assembly.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sally Taylor, Headteacher, Outwoods Primary School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 140 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are generously proportioned chairs, designed to feel like a throne — comfortable for adults and welcoming to children gathering around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully bespoke carving\u003c\/strong\u003e — portrait, name, date, favourite animal, flowers, or any scene that carries meaning for your school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — a durable, beautiful hardwood that holds fine portrait and relief carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish that weathers beautifully and protects the carving year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built in Mid Wales to last a generation of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e — equally at home in a reading corner, library, or school garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour memorial chair begins with a conversation. Who or what are you commemorating? A school mascot, a beloved teacher, a founding figure, a pet who was part of the school family? We'll work with you to sketch the design before a single cut is made — sharing references, ideas, and artwork until it feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work to tighter timelines for significant dates — end of term, a retirement, an anniversary. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — no upfront payment required. We're happy to provide our VAT number, bank details, and address if your school needs to register us as a supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e to begin your memorial chair design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55030565077367,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1042","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/cilla-memorial-storytelling-chair-handcrafted-wooden-tribute-3713504.jpg?v=1776705272"},{"product_id":"cilla-memorial-bench","title":"Cilla Memorial Bench — Carved School Cat Tribute","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak memorial bench made for Cilla — a school cat whose story, by all accounts, reached far beyond the school gates. Her portrait is engraved into the backrest, her name beneath it, and the bench sits in exactly the kind of warm garden spot she would have approved of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCilla was one of those animals who make a school what it is: known to every child, present in the corridors, with the particular emotional intelligence that cats sometimes have and humans don’t always manage. When she died, the school wanted something that would keep her there — not a plaque, not a photo on a wall, but a place in the garden you could sit at and feel her company. The bench was made alongside a matching memorial chair (shown in the fourth image) as a complete garden tribute set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for year-round outdoor use, the bench seats two adults at 140cm wide — or, as our commission notes recorded, twelve felines simultaneously. Your version can be made in memory of a school pet, a beloved animal, or a person. 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Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; we can often work around ceremony and placement deadlines. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55192333877623,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1038","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/custom-carved-oak-memorial-bench-elephant-design-tribute-seat-9607371.jpg?v=1759411959"},{"product_id":"custom-children-s-memorial-bench","title":"Children's Memorial Bench — Carved \u0026 Illustrated Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA children’s memorial bench in solid oak, carved and hand-painted with everything that mattered to them — favourite characters, animals, colours, and the words that defined them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench pictured was made for Inaaya Azhar. Stitch from Lilo \u0026amp; Stitch features on one leg, holding a purple bowling ball; a monkey hangs from the armrest; a princess cat, a unicorn and an owl run along the backboard. A wheelchair is carved in too — because Inaaya used one, and because leaving it out would have made the bench less true. Her name, her dates, and the Lilo \u0026amp; Stitch quote her family chose are all carved into the timber:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe work closely with each family through the design process — sharing drawings, making amendments, getting every character right. These benches take time because they earn their place. Built from solid oak with hand-painted details in weatherproof artist pigments for lasting colour outdoors. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke design built entirely around the child’s personality, passions and story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and painted characters, animals and personal details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription, name and dates carved into the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeatherproof artist pigments for lasting colour outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for schools, parks, gardens and family memorial spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard: W140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther sizes available — contact us to discuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us about your child — the characters they loved, the things they did, the words that feel right. We’ll work with you through design drawings before anything is carved. Schools can order on a purchase order. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; complex commissions with extensive artwork may take a little longer. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55192340595063,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1037","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/childrens-memorial-bench-hand-carved-colourfully-illustrated-tribute-in-oak-8608379.jpg?v=1759411961"},{"product_id":"sheep-storytelling-chair","title":"Cadair Ddefaid – Sheep Storytelling Throne","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eBring a touch of rural magic to your school or outdoor space with our hand-carved \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eSheep Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e, lovingly crafted in our Mid-Wales workshop from sustainably sourced oak \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑🐑\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eInspired by the local heritage of Shepton Mallet, where sheep are a cherished symbol of the landscape, this chair features an intricately carved Swaledale ram and two peaceful lambs resting on the arms. Every detail – from the curled fleece to the natural grain of the oak – is designed to spark imagination and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"876\"\u003ePerfect for school playgrounds, nature gardens, libraries, or community spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eHandcrafted from solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eDesigned and made in Mid-Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eSealed for outdoor durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eEngraved with a Swaledale ram and lambs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003ePerfect for literacy corners and outdoor classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width - 70cm, depth 70cm, Height 140cm. These are large chairs and easily accommodate adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1589\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePersonalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eWe can recreate this design with your own cat, dog, mascot or school pet. Upload a photo or get in touch to discuss your tribute idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑 Custom designs available – just ask!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore more hand-carved reading thrones in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/childrens-storytelling-chairs\" title=\"Children’s Storytelling Chairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eChildren’s Storytelling Chairs Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — woodland, animal and outdoor designs for schools, playgrounds and community spaces:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55260243984759,"sku":"FRD-CHA-WD-1035","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/cadair-ddefaid-sheep-throne-9137288.jpg?v=1759411959"},{"product_id":"hare-in-the-woodland-bed","title":"Hare in the Woodland Bed — Hand-Carved Headboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eSilhouetted against a rising moon, a lone hare sits in stillness beneath two trees — watching, listening, utterly at peace. The Hare in the Woodland Bed carries that carved scene across the full width of the headboard, handmade in solid wood in the Free Range workshop in Wales and shaped to follow the natural lines of the grain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHares have a particular resonance in Welsh and British folklore — solitary, intuitive, associated with the moon and the liminal hours between night and day. The carving here catches that quality precisely: the hare is not performing, just present, in the way that woodland creatures are. The frame is built with chunky, grounded proportions — organic curves and natural timber edges that give the whole piece an earthy, rooted quality. The grain of the locally sourced timber is allowed to do its own work, the carving emerging from the surface rather than imposed upon it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bed arrives in four sections for straightforward self-assembly, instructions included. If you'd like a different version — a different animal or scene, additional carvings, a different timber — just \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll work out your version together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle: 90 × 190 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble: 135 × 190 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKing: 150 × 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuper King: 180 × 200 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions are mattress sizes. Please contact us for exact external frame dimensions before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved headboard featuring a lone hare beneath two trees, silhouetted against a rising moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt from solid locally sourced timber — natural edges and warm grain throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hand-built joinery — designed to be passed down through generations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in natural oil — warm and protective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArrives in four sections for easy self-assembly — instructions included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUK mainland delivery included; international delivery available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order by hand in the Free Range Designs workshop, Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hare is a favourite motif at the workshop — but this bed works equally well with a running fox, a roosting owl, a stag outlined against the moon, or any other animal that means something to you. The woodland frame is also open to additional carvings — celestial details, runes, an inscription around the base, a name. Custom sizes always possible. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade to order in our Welsh workshop. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools and educational establishments are welcome to order on account by purchase order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":55459039347063,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1019","price":1720.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":55459039379831,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1020","price":1900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King Size","offer_id":55459039412599,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1021","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super King","offer_id":55459039445367,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1022","price":2100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/hare-in-the-woodland-bed-handcrafted-carved-headboard-bed-2482953.jpg?v=1759411964"},{"product_id":"owl-arch-hand-carved-oak","title":"The Owl Arch — Hand-Carved Oak Entranceway","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommissioned by a private client who keeps and trains owls for film work — we can’t say more, though one particularly famous snowy owl may have once been in their care — this arch was built as the entrance to an owl aviary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe timber is bone oak — the dense, dark heartwood that remains long after the outer tree has aged and fallen. It has an ancient quality that no fresh-cut timber can replicate. Carved into it: owls, perched throughout the frame as if they’ve always been there, watching. At 2.4m tall and 1.5m wide, the arch fits a generous garden path or a wildlife enclosure. The removable rustic gate came with the commission, sized specifically to deter a particularly inquisitive llama. True story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned, built, and delivered personally by our craftsmen. An arch like this can be made for any theme or setting — owl-themed wildlife gardens, school nature areas, private entrances, or beyond. Every carved detail to order. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from bone oak — the dense, ancient heartwood of solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved owls perched throughout the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.4m tall × 1.5m wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes a removable rustic gate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommissioned for a professional owl and animal trainer for film work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully bespoke — any animal theme, size, or carving style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis commission: 2.4m tall × 1.5m wide\u003cbr\u003eAll dimensions bespoke to your site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwls, badgers, foxes, or a completely different creature — the design adapts to any theme or setting. Get in touch via our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e. Typical lead time 6–8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55909575098743,"sku":"FRD-ARC-OAK-1013","price":3640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/the-owl-arch-hand-carved-oak-entranceway-7229497.jpg?v=1760945176"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-oak-storytelling-bench","title":"Karen's Storytelling Chair — Nursery, Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak memorial storytelling chair created in loving memory of Karen, a nursery teacher whose warmth and love of stories shaped a generation of children at St Aidan's Nursery — now a permanent gathering place in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brief from St Aidan's was simple and heartfelt: a chair that felt like Karen. What emerged from the workshop was an ancient oak tree carved at the centre of the backrest, its branches spreading wide into a protective canopy over two sleeping woodland friends — a fox and a badger — symbolising rest, peace and the cycles of nature that Karen brought alive in her storytelling. Small carved birds sit in the branches. A bee, a butterfly and a ladybird move through the scene. Across the top banner, the words \"Karen's Storytelling Chair\" are carved in oak; along the footrest, a lyric from one of her favourite songs: \"Never forget where you've come here from.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGayle Farquhar, who led the St Aidan's team, described it simply: \u003cem\u003e\"Stunning forever storytelling chair in memory of a special person, friend and colleague. The chair is full of charm and character — my staff and our nursery children absolutely love it. The special animals and insects capture both ours and the children's imagination. The chair is more than we imagined and we are grateful that Suzanne and team listened to our ideas and personalised it to make Karen's Chair so special.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChairs like Karen's are built to last — carved by hand, finished for the outdoors, and designed to be sat in, every day, by generations of children who will not know Karen's name but will hear stories in her chair. That feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient oak tree canopy carved into the backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — sleeping fox and badger beneath the branches, birds, bee, butterfly and ladybird throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalised name banner and inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved lettering across the top and along the footrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for permanent outdoor use in school gardens and nurseries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for all-weather durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-seater or three-seater\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose above; generous proportions for an adult reader and a group of children gathered round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — every detail designed in close collaboration with the commissioning family or school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 120 cm high × 140 cm wide × 60 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid Welsh oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat: designed for an adult reader with children gathered alongside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build memorial storytelling chairs to honour teachers, beloved members of school communities, parents, grandparents — anyone whose story deserves a place to be told. The design always begins with a conversation: who was this person, what did they love, what do you want the children to feel when they sit in their chair? From there we sketch, carve and build something entirely personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLead time is typically 4–5 weeks, though we can often accommodate tighter deadlines for school events and end-of-term dedications — just tell us when you need it. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order via purchase order and pay on invoice. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin your design.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Two Seater","offer_id":56112087859575,"sku":"FRD-ARC-WD-1009","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Seater","offer_id":56112087892343,"sku":"FRD-ARC-WD-1010","price":2110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/freerange_029copy.jpg?v=1763921494"},{"product_id":"bunny-memorial-bench","title":"Lyra's Memorial Bench — Woodland, Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eMade in memory of Lyra, a child whose gentleness and joy is written into every carved detail of this bench — rabbits, wildflowers, butterflies and rolling hills, a whole world made from oak and love, placed in a school garden where her friends can still sit beside her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLyra's bench began as so many of ours do: with a family and a school trying to find the right way to hold someone's memory. We listened to the stories — the animals she loved, the colours that were hers, the small details that made her Lyra — and carved all of it into solid Welsh oak. The result is a bench full of warmth and life, designed to be used, leaned on, sat in and loved for many years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough this bench was made for Lyra, it is shown here as an example of what we create for families and schools who want a lasting place of remembrance. Every piece we make is entirely different, shaped by the person it honours and the people who miss them most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRabbits, wildflowers, butterflies and rolling hills\u003c\/strong\u003e — a carved woodland scene built from the details that were meaningful to Lyra and her family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalised poem and name engraving\u003c\/strong\u003e — words chosen by the family, carved directly into the oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for permanent outdoor use in school gardens, churchyards and memorial parks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — all-weather exterior finish for year-round durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainted or natural finish available\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-painted colour can be added to individual animals, flowers and carved details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved by the same small team on every piece, from brief to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard sizes: 150 cm wide (2–3 seat) or 180 cm wide (3–4 seat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth approximately 60 cm, height approximately 110–120 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke dimensions available — tell us what fits your space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe commission memorial benches for children, adults, beloved teachers, community figures and anyone whose absence has left a space that a garden, school or churchyard needs to hold. Every design begins with a gentle conversation — about who this person was, what they loved, what you want people to feel when they sit down. We can work from photographs, poems, drawings, or simply your words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLead time is typically 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools and community organisations can order via purchase order and pay on invoice. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56342617391479,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1002","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/hand-carved-memorial-bench-bespoke-woodland-design-personalised-poem-name-engraving-solid-oak-garden-bench-3236880.png?v=1774380265"},{"product_id":"ospreys-bench","title":"Ospreys Bench — Carved Oak, Dyfi Wildlife Hide","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome buildings are built for waiting — for the quiet vigil, for the patience that turns stillness into wonder. This bench was made for exactly that kind of place: the new photographic wildlife hide at Cors Dyfi Reserve, home of Wales's most famous ospreys.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe commission came from Emyr Evans of Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust — a returning client who had asked Free Range Designs to make a beaver storytelling chair for the reserve back in 2020. This time the brief was bigger: a full suite of furniture for a brand-new hide, with this bench as its centrepiece. At 195cm wide, it spans the back wall between two carved oak pillars, each topped with an osprey in flight — wings spread, talons ready, framing the live camera feed just as the real birds frame the sky above the Dyfi estuary. Carved into the back panel is the Cors Dyfi Observatory building — the distinctive silhouette that watchers have looked toward for years — and below it, a family on the boardwalk, taking their first long look at the horizon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRunning along the top of the back panel, in carved Welsh letters, are the words: \u003cem\u003eNid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus\u003c\/em\u003e — \"I ask not for a luxurious life,\" from William Williams Pantycelyn's great hymn. It is a line that has meant different things to different generations in Wales, but in a wildlife hide at the edge of a Dyfi marsh, it means something exact: that the best things cost nothing but attention. When Emyr saw the initial design, his response was immediate: \"OMG — that is beyond amazing!!!! No amendments needed.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlagship bench for Cors Dyfi Reserve\u003c\/strong\u003e — purpose-built for Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust's photographic wildlife hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarved osprey pillars\u003c\/strong\u003e — two full ospreys in solid oak flanking the back panel, framing the live wildlife camera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCors Dyfi landscape back panel\u003c\/strong\u003e — Observatory silhouette, boardwalk and family scene hand-carved in relief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWelsh inscription carved along the top\u003c\/strong\u003e — Nid wy'n gofyn bywyd moethus, from William Williams Pantycelyn's famous hymn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e195cm wide\u003c\/strong\u003e — monumental scale, seats four people; built to anchor a hide or large outdoor space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, three coats Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a continuing relationship\u003c\/strong\u003e — Free Range Designs also built the beaver storytelling chair at Cors Dyfi in 2020\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth (internal backrest): 195 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid Welsh oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Epifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can build a carved oak bench like this for any wildlife hide, nature reserve, school or public space. Whether you want local species, an inscription in Welsh or English, a landscape panel or a scene drawn from your organisation's work, we will design it with you from first sketch to finished piece. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work to project deadlines. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56960317718903,"sku":null,"price":2400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/OspreysProjectBench_25_d635e34c-94db-4dc0-a7db-b1448f65c494.jpg?v=1779284269"},{"product_id":"orca-memorial-bench-hand-carved-solid-oak-rottingdean-seafront","title":"Orca Memorial Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, Rottingdean","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome things start as a community effort and end up as something genuinely extraordinary. This orca bench is one of them — commissioned alongside The Bensley for Rottingdean seafront in East Sussex, where it sits as the companion piece to a memorial boat bench made for Mick Bensley, marine artist of the village.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brief came from Cathy Taylor, who was coordinating both benches for the PARC charity and Brighton and Hove City Council. She wanted a whale that actually inhabits UK waters. After a little research, she discovered that orcas do indeed visit our shores — and so an orca it became. The design that followed is a leaping orca carved from solid oak and finished in deep black, framing a golden-toned sea: mid-leap, wings of spray caught in the backrest, with rolling ocean carved into every surface. The armrests have a fin-like feel. Even the legs are waves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to DDA-compliant dimensions — two central armrests, full backrest, seat height to accessibility guidelines — the bench seats three adults comfortably and is designed to live outside in all weathers, including the salt air of the coast. It has been installed on Rottingdean seafront alongside The Bensley and the existing storytelling throne, making Free Range Designs a permanent part of the village's seafront.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaping orca carved in solid oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — finished in deep black against golden-toned oak grain; the whole backrest is the jump\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWave carvings on every surface\u003c\/strong\u003e — backrest, seat sides, and the legs of the bench itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn orca that visits UK waters\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cathy's research ensured the species is genuinely native to British seas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDA-compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e — two central armrests with a fin-like feel, backrest, accessible seat height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-seater\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous seat width with central armrests separating the sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, three coats Epifanes matt varnish for coastal outdoor conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstalled on Rottingdean seafront\u003c\/strong\u003e — alongside The Bensley and the Free Range Designs storytelling throne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-seater bench with two central armrests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: approx. 45–47 cm (DDA-compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Epifanes matt varnish, 3 coats, with deep black paint on orca; weather-resistant for coastal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for full footprint dimensions — every piece is made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make benches like this for seafronts, parks, memorial gardens, wildlife reserves and any public space that deserves something more than a standard timber plank. Any creature, any scene, any inscription. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch and tell us what you're imagining.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we work to project timelines. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57096235057527,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/orca-benchcopy.jpg?v=1778854655"},{"product_id":"the-bensley-memorial-boat-bench-hand-carved-solid-oak-rottingdean-seafront","title":"The Bensley — Memorial Boat Bench, Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome commissions come with a name already carved into them. This one — quite literally. This is The Bensley: a hand-carved solid oak boat bench made in memory of Mick Bensley, marine artist and much-loved figure of Rottingdean, East Sussex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMick's community — coordinated by Cathy Taylor through the PARC charity, with the family's blessing and Brighton and Hove City Council's support — wanted something that truly belonged to the coast where he had lived and painted. His daughter Aimee was involved in the design from the start. His partner Amanda, hearing the plans, said simply: \"Mick would be very touched to know you are all working toward this memorial boat bench sculpture for all to enjoy.\" The community artist Ange Swinn developed the brief from love; Free Range Designs built it from oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench is shaped as a boat — a stepped deck, a raised wheelhouse backrest and a sweeping bow on the port side. Every surface has been carved by hand: rolling waves across the hull, starfish and seaweed climbing the bow, a seahorse and fish picked out in relief on the side panels, and spiral shells framing the whole piece. The name \u003cem\u003eThe Bensley\u003c\/em\u003e is carved into the hull in flowing script. It sits on Rottingdean seafront alongside the Orca Bench — its companion piece, commissioned at the same time by the same community — and the existing storytelling throne that Free Range Designs made for the village years before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMemorial to Mick Bensley\u003c\/strong\u003e — marine artist of Rottingdean; designed with his family and community, installed on his seafront\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoat form\u003c\/strong\u003e — stepped deck, wheelhouse backrest, sweeping bow; the full silhouette of a working vessel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved marine detail throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — waves, starfish, seaweed, seahorse, fish and spiral shells covering every surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"The Bensley\" carved into the hull\u003c\/strong\u003e in flowing script\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDA-compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e — two central armrests, backrest, seat height to accessibility guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-seater\u003c\/strong\u003e — generous split-level seat; wide enough for families and groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, three coats Epifanes matt varnish for coastal outdoor conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of a Rottingdean seafront suite\u003c\/strong\u003e — installed alongside the Orca Bench and the existing storytelling throne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree-seater bench with split-level deck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: approx. 45–47 cm (DDA-compliant)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Epifanes matt varnish, 3 coats, weather-resistant for coastal use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for full footprint dimensions — every piece is bespoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe make benches like The Bensley for communities, councils, seafronts, parks, memorial gardens and any public space that wants something people will sit in and remember for years. Whether you have a person to honour, a place to celebrate or a shape already in mind, we will build it with you. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we work to project timelines. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57096350728567,"sku":null,"price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/bensley-boat-memorial-bench-hand-carved-oak-04.jpg?v=1778855353"},{"product_id":"rainbow-memorial-garden-bench-hand-carved-solid-oak","title":"Rainbow Memorial Garden Bench | Hand-Carved Solid Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome pieces take on a life of their own during making — and this is one of them. A bespoke memorial garden bench, hand-carved from solid oak, created to celebrate and remember two very special people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe centrepiece of the backrest is a sweeping, hand-painted rainbow arching above a pair of clasped hands, each wearing a friendship bracelet. Carved clouds frame the scene on either side, and two bold red hearts sit warmly at the edges — full of love and meaning. At the very top of each post, a delicately carved butterfly watches over the bench: one amber and golden, one teal and soft. These two butterflies are the bench in miniature — the same bond, the same difference, the same care for one another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe front legs tell their own stories. On one side, a hare sits alert among hand-painted sunflowers with a little bee buzzing nearby. On the other, a charming highland cow peers out from a riot of sunflowers, wearing a tiny flower crown. Every carving was designed around the people being remembered — the animals they loved, the colours that meant something, the details that only people who knew them would recognise. Every inch was carved and painted by hand in the Free Range Designs workshop in Mid Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRainbow centrepiece with clasped hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — friendship bracelets on each wrist, hand-painted in full colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo butterfly finials\u003c\/strong\u003e — one amber, one teal; each carved and painted individually at the post tops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHare and highland cow leg carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e — surrounded by hand-painted sunflowers, each leg its own scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo carved red hearts on the backrest edges\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold and warm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully bespoke design\u003c\/strong\u003e — every carving and motif chosen around the people being remembered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid oak throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to last outdoors for decades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e for lasting outdoor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved and painted in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — every detail by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Epifanes matt varnish, 3 coats, with hand-painted colour detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeating: please \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e for exact dimensions — all benches are made to order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have people to remember and a vision — however formed or however vague — this is exactly where to start. We work from the animals, symbols, colours and words that mattered to them, and build a bench that could not belong to anyone else. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to tell us about them.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57099506581879,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/memorial-garden-bench-hand-carved-oak-rainbow-_01.jpg?v=1779083156"},{"product_id":"fantasy-hand-carved-king-bed-witch-buddha-celtic-knotwork","title":"Fantasy Hand-Carved King Bed | Witch, Buddha \u0026 Celtic Knotwork","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of piece you make once in a career — and even then, you're not sure how you pulled it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bespoke king-size bed frame in solid oak, commissioned with an extraordinary brief: a witch, a Buddha, a snake, mushrooms, butterflies, beetles, a lotus flower — and on the footboard, a completely different world of flowing Celtic knotwork, carved in relief from solid oak planks, with painted butterflies lifting from purple flowers, a spiralling ammonite, musical notes winding through the grain, and clusters of mushrooms at the edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe headboard tells its story from left to right. A young witch with flowing hair sits among red-spotted fly agaric mushrooms, holding her broomstick, surrounded by purple flowers. In the centre, a patterned snake winds through the scene, passing a pair of gleaming emerald beetles. To the right, a serene Buddha meditates on a cream lotus as butterflies drift overhead. Every figure was carved and painted entirely by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe footboard takes a completely different direction — deep braided Celtic knotwork carved into the flowing oak boards, creating waves of movement and depth, with painted details rising from the wood like something growing rather than made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe corner posts are solid rustic oak: tall, bark-textured, and grounding. The whole piece has the feeling of something that came from a forest and found its way into a bedroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular bed was made as a bespoke commission and is now with its owner. If you'd like something similar — or something entirely your own, with carvings and characters that mean something to you — we'd love to hear from you. Every commission starts with a conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBespoke commissions welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e Get in touch to start yours.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":57099709546871,"sku":null,"price":2800.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/ChatGPTImageMay18_2026_07_34_10AM.png?v=1779087284"},{"product_id":"pen-y-graig-storytelling-throne-hand-carved-welsh-oak","title":"Pen Y Graig Storytelling Throne | Hand-Carved Welsh Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the Pen Y Graig chair — the third of five storytelling thrones we made for Meirion's Trail, a community storytelling walk through the town of Harlech in North Wales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSited at the top of the town with panoramic views of Harlech Castle and the Llŷn Peninsula stretching out beyond, the Pen Y Graig throne has become one of the most photographed spots in the area. 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