{"product_id":"hobbit-storytelling-chair","title":"Storytelling Chair for Schools | Hobbit Woodland Chair | Hand-Carved UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hobbit Storytelling Chair is a compact, round-arched solid oak throne with the warmth and solidity of something that has always been there — a chair that makes children feel like they are stepping into a story the moment they sit down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the round doors and earthy calm of hobbit architecture, this chair is designed for younger children and early years settings — lower to the ground, narrower in the seat, and with a gentler scale that feels built for small storytellers. It is equally at home in a nursery, a reading corner, a library, or a family home, and it is one of our most popular choices for Christening gifts and keepsake pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e Suitable for indoor use and sheltered outdoor spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 45 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside width: 32 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound-arched oak backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — the signature hobbit silhouette, solid and tactile with smooth rounded edges throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild-friendly proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 30 cm seat height and 32 cm inside width, designed for nursery and early years ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% solid oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — traditional dowel joinery, built to last well beyond childhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your finish\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplied unvarnished as standard, or add three coats of Epifanes yacht varnish for lasting colour and sheen (+£50)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — custom sizing available on request for different ages or spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can personalise the Hobbit Chair with a carved name, date, or short phrase — making it a truly individual keepsake. We can also adjust the size, add a carved door motif, or develop the design in a completely different direction. Many families commission these as Christening gifts or first birthday pieces, and schools love them for reading corners where younger children need a chair that is genuinely built for them.\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, we are happy to provide all details needed. Just get in touch and we will sort it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chair-for-nursery-school\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enursery storytelling chair blog post\u003c\/a\u003e for more ideas. If you have a completely different design in mind, you can also \u003ca href=\"\/en-de\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair from scratch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is supplied \u003cstrong\u003eunvarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e as standard. Left natural, solid oak slowly weathers to a soft, silvery-grey — completely normal for outdoor timber, a graceful way for a piece to age, and with \u003cstrong\u003eno maintenance needed\u003c\/strong\u003e. If you’d prefer to bring out the grain and warm, honeyed tones, choose the \u003cstrong\u003evarnished\u003c\/strong\u003e option (+£50) and we’ll hand-apply three coats of Epifanes, a premium marine yacht varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer; font-weight:bold;\"\u003eMore about the two finishes\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:8px;\"\u003eOutdoor furniture takes a real beating from sun and weather. Left natural, an unvarnished piece simply silvers over time and asks nothing of you. A varnished piece keeps its rich sheen for a couple of years; after that the varnish may begin to flake or patch, at which point you can simply re-coat it, or let it weather back to that natural silvery-grey. Either way, your oak is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Unvarnished","offer_id":53500184756599,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1109","price":770.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnished (+£50)","offer_id":57213729407351,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1109","price":833.52,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/hobbit-storytelling-chair-7734933.jpg?v=1759411998","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/en-de\/products\/hobbit-storytelling-chair","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}