{"product_id":"celtic-viking-chair-wooden-throne","title":"Giant Welsh Oak Storytelling Throne","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Wooden Welsh Throne is a hand-carved solid oak throne inspired by the Mabinogi and the legend of Brân the Blessed — and is one of five storytelling chairs made for Meirion's Trail, a permanent public storytelling trail in Harlech, one of Wales' most storied towns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trail was commissioned by Visit Harlech to bring the story of Meirion to life across the town. Each of the five chairs corresponds to a chapter of 'Stori Meirion' by celebrated Welsh author Mair Tomos Ifans — a tale of a leader, a golden torc, giant seahorses, Jackdaws, and the magical Adar Rhiannon. The throne shown here sits with a view of Harlech Castle, evoking the story's roots in the Mabinogi and the words of Bendigeidfran: \u003cem\u003eA fo ben bid bont\u003c\/em\u003e — He who would be a leader, let them be a bridge. The trail is now a permanent feature of the town and has been featured by Visit Harlech as a walking attraction for visitors and families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from 100% solid oak in our Mid Wales workshop, the throne is covered in intricate Celtic knotwork carved by hand into every surface. The solid hand-built joinery makes this a piece that belongs equally in a castle courtyard, a school library, or a private garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 170 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 90 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 46 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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Meirion's Trail, Harlech\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of five commissioned chairs on a permanent public storytelling trail promoted by Visit Harlech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntricate Celtic knotwork throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-carved into solid oak, drawing on the ancient artistry of the Mabinogi and Welsh folklore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspired by Brân the Blessed\u003c\/strong\u003e — the legendary giant king of the Mabinogi, whose court was at Harlech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% solid oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, exceptionally durable, and carved to heirloom standard\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\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built in our Mid Wales workshop to last for generations of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e — a statement piece for castle courtyards, school libraries, gardens, and public spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA throne of this scale is a statement. Tell us the story you want it to tell — your school's crest, your county's mythology, your organisation's founding tale. We can carve almost anything into solid oak, and we share design sketches before any cutting begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommissions at this scale start from £4,070 inc. VAT. Lead times vary by complexity and are discussed at commission stage. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Public bodies, schools, and councils can order by purchase order and pay on invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/en-fr\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to begin your commission.\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":53500128330103,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1355","price":4800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Varnished (+£50)","offer_id":57213692477815,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1355","price":4905.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/giant-wooden-welsh-throne-9342071.jpg?v=1759412358","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/en-fr\/products\/celtic-viking-chair-wooden-throne","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}