{"title":"Featured Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of our favourite and most-requested pieces — chosen to give a good sense of the range. From storytelling chairs and fantasy beds to Viking benches and urine separators, the collection reflects just how varied our work has become over twenty years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave a look.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"complete-urine-separator-diverter-for-composting-toilet","title":"Complete urinescheider voor composttoilet en droogtoilet","description":"\u003cp\u003eOnze \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete urinescheider\u003c\/strong\u003e is het best verkochte onderdeel uit ons assortiment — handgemaakt in Wales van massief 4\u0026nbsp;mm ABS-kunststof en gebaseerd op meer dan 20 jaar ervaring in het maken van urinescheiders voor zelfbouw composttoiletten en droogtoiletten. Of je nu een zelfgebouwd droogtoilet, een camper, een glampinghut of een off-grid verblijf inricht: dit is het belangrijkste onderdeel dat je installeert. Het verandert elk composttoilet in een schoon, \u003cstrong\u003ereukloos\u003c\/strong\u003e en echt aangenaam systeem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e🇪🇺 Snelle, zorgeloze levering — incl. btw\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWij regelen de volledige verzending voor je — net zo eenvoudig als bestellen bij een Nederlandse webshop. Je bestelling wordt \u003cstrong\u003ebinnen 24 uur verzonden\u003c\/strong\u003e met een snelle, \u003cstrong\u003evolgbare\u003c\/strong\u003e koerier, rechtstreeks bij je thuis. De \u003cstrong\u003ebtw is al in de prijs inbegrepen\u003c\/strong\u003e en er zijn \u003cstrong\u003egeen invoerkosten, geen verrassingen bij de douane en geen administratiekosten\u003c\/strong\u003e bij levering. De prijs die je ziet, is de prijs die je betaalt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWaarom urinescheiding het verschil maakt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHet grootste deel van de geur in een composttoilet of droogtoilet komt niet van het vaste afval, maar van de chemische reactie tussen urine en ontlasting. Scheid ze en het probleem verdwijnt grotendeels — vaste stoffen drogen snel, het composteren verloopt efficiënt en de ammoniakgeur blijft uit. Een urinescheider is geen optie; het is de basis van een goed werkend off-grid sanitair systeem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHandgemaakt in Wales — constante kwaliteit, altijd op voorraad\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe maken elke urinescheider zelf in onze werkplaats in Wales (VK) van massief 4\u0026nbsp;mm ABS-kunststof. Doordat we rechtstreeks vanuit de werkplaats werken, hebben we altijd voorraad. Verzonden binnen 24 uur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEenvoudige montage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBevestig de scheider met schroeven onder de toiletbril. Sluit de uitloop (35\u0026nbsp;mm buiten \/ 28,5\u0026nbsp;mm binnen) aan op een standaard 1¼\"-afvoerbuis en leid de urine naar een jerrycan, een infiltratie of een verdunningstank voor vloeibare mest. Geen speciaal gereedschap of loodgieterskennis nodig.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecificaties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLengte: 330\u0026nbsp;mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreedte (voor naar achter): 285\u0026nbsp;mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvale opening: 211\u0026nbsp;mm × 125\u0026nbsp;mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUitloop: 35\u0026nbsp;mm buiten \/ 28,5\u0026nbsp;mm binnen — voor 1¼\"-afvoerbuis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMateriaal: massief 4\u0026nbsp;mm ABS-kunststof (zwart of wit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusief uitneembaar metalen filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVerzonden binnen 24 uur\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVeelgestelde vragen\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHebben jullie altijd voorraad?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eJa — we maken de urinescheiders zelf in onze werkplaats in Wales, dus we raken nooit uitverkocht.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWat is het verschil tussen het complete en het compacte model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHet \u003cstrong\u003ecompacte\u003c\/strong\u003e model (ons originele ontwerp uit 2009) vult ongeveer het voorste derde deel van de ovale opening, met één opening voor urine. Het \u003cstrong\u003ecomplete\u003c\/strong\u003e model vult de hele ovale opening en heeft daarnaast een achterste zone voor vaste stoffen; het wordt op maat gesneden geleverd.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWelke buisdiameter heb ik nodig?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eDe buitendiameter van de uitloop is 35\u0026nbsp;mm. We raden een buis van 32\u0026nbsp;mm aan, ook verkocht als 1¼\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":53500124725623,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1445","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":57112693113207,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1445-BLK","price":42.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/complete-urine-separator-white-1_55e4f687-c07e-43ae-bfcb-3a79cb687656.png?v=1779952552"},{"product_id":"fairytale-story-time-chair","title":"Bespoke School Storytelling Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fairytale Storytellers Time Chair is a bespoke commission carved with the creatures and characters chosen by the children themselves — proof that the best storytelling chairs are designed by their audience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis chair was born from a collaboration with the children of Brightwell Primary School, who filled it with everything a great story needs: unicorns, castles, rainbows, dragons, rabbits, apples, roses, a tortoise, and a frog. The words \"Once upon a time\" are carved into one side, and \"Are you sitting comfortably?\" into the other — the perfect invitation to begin. Every version we make carries that same spirit of co-creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from solid Oak or Douglas Fir in our Mid Wales workshop and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish, this chair is built for daily outdoor use and the kind of stories that get told over and over again. The solid hand-built joinery ensures it will outlast every child who sits in it.\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: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChildren-designed carvings\u003c\/strong\u003e — unicorns, dragons, castles, rainbows, rabbits, roses, tortoise, frog, and more across the frame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStory phrases carved in\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"Once upon a time\" and \"Are you sitting comfortably?\" set the scene before a word is spoken\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Oak or Douglas Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable hardwoods that hold fine carving detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish that protects every carved detail through all weathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — made in Mid Wales to last for years of outdoor storytelling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour version of this chair starts with a conversation. Which animals, characters, or creatures matter most to your school? What phrase belongs above the seat? We can carve almost anything — and the more specific your brief, the more magical the result. Past commissions have included school crests, local wildlife, patron saints, and children's own drawings translated into timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work to tighter deadlines for end-of-term or retirement dates. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — no upfront payment needed. We're happy to provide VAT number, bank details, and address if your school needs to register us as a supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related chairs: the \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/elven-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eElven Story Time Chair\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/magical-snowdrop-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMagical Snowdrop Story Time Chair\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e. You can also read about how school commissions come to life in our \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/school-story-telling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eEnchanting Chairs blog post\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500127281527,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1378","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/fairytale-story-time-chair-2919976.jpg?v=1759412410"},{"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=\"\/nl-nl\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chairs-for-schools\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs blog\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/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=\"\/nl-nl\/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":1800.0,"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":"fairy-tree-houses","title":"Fairy Tree Houses — Hand-Built in Larch \u0026 Douglas Fir","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-built fairy tree houses in solid Larch or Douglas Fir — bespoke, characterful, and made to live outdoors through every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery fairy tree house we make is different, because every brief is different. Some are destined for a tree branch at the bottom of a garden. Others form part of a public fairy trail. We built a whole village of them for Studfold Farm in North Yorkshire — tucked into the trees along their fairy trail, each one unique, each one answering a different corner of the imagination. Wood-shingled roofs, painted doors, little shuttered windows, balconies, chimneys: the details are wherever the brief takes us. There are no limits except the size of the timber and the ambition of the commissioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid Larch or Douglas Fir — both naturally weather-resistant timbers chosen for their grain and their outdoor longevity. The finish is Epifanes matt varnish, three coats, which keeps the colour honest and the wood protected through rain, frost, and summer alike. Solid hand-built joinery throughout. These are built to last years in a tree, not weeks on a shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e: 30 cm wide × 30 cm deep × 40 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e: 40 cm wide × 40 cm deep × 55 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e: 50 cm wide × 50 cm deep × 65 cm tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll sizes can be adapted — contact us to discuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Larch or Douglas Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally weather-resistant, long-lived outdoor timbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium outdoor finish for lasting colour and protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to live in a tree year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery house is unique\u003c\/strong\u003e — no two are identical; hand-shaped to the brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommission example\u003c\/strong\u003e — entire fairy village built for Studfold Farm fairy trail, North Yorkshire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in three sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Small, Medium, and Large (bespoke sizing also possible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us where it's going — tree, garden, public trail, school grounds — and we'll design around the setting. Painted doors, shingled roofs, opening windows, ladders, bridges between houses, nameboards, moss-effect finishes: everything is possible. Many clients order a set of three or four at once to create a village. We're happy to quote for any quantity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we're flexible if you have a deadline. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order — we'll supply our VAT number, bank details and address for supplier registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/hobbit-furniture\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efairy and woodland garden structures\u003c\/a\u003e, or view the \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/arch-for-studfold-fairy-trail\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStudfold Fairy Trail Arch\u003c\/a\u003e for a complementary commission piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Small Fairy House","offer_id":53500127773047,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1370","price":590.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium Fairy House","offer_id":53500127805815,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1371","price":830.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large Fairy House","offer_id":53500127838583,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1372","price":970.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/fairy-tree-houses-1627627.jpg?v=1759412369"},{"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=\"\/nl-nl\/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":"viking-legend-bench-throne","title":"Viking Legend Bench Throne — 2-3 Seater, Drayton Manor","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Viking Legend Bench Throne is a sweeping 2-3 seater hand-carved throne bench covered in Norse knotwork, Viking gods and mythological symbols — originally commissioned for Drayton Manor, and one of the largest and most dramatic pieces we have ever built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Drayton Manor commission came with a brief to create something that felt authentically Viking — not themed or decorative, but genuinely carved in the tradition of Norse craft. The result is a bench that seats three people inside a carved frame that rises nearly two metres, with gods and warriors emerging from the oak on every surface. It has lived outdoors at a major UK theme park and has been sat in by thousands of people, which tells you something about how it is built.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from locally sourced oak and chestnut in our Mid Wales workshop, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor durability. A proven design for high-footfall outdoor venues, school gardens and permanent garden installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 190 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside seat width (front): 100 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 50 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 Norse knotwork and mythology\u003c\/strong\u003e — Viking gods, warriors and symbols covering the full frame and backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2-3 seater bench throne\u003c\/strong\u003e — 100 cm inside seat width, substantial enough for three adults or a group of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOak and chestnut construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — locally sourced, built for permanent outdoor installation and high-footfall use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish proven in outdoor venue conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally made for Drayton Manor\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proven design with a track record in major public settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be adapted for schools, parks, visitor attractions and garden installations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can adapt the carvings for your own venue, school or garden — changing the mythological figures, adding runes, incorporating a specific god or creature from Norse legend, or adding an organisation name carved into the frame. We have made versions for school playgrounds, forest school gardens and private estates. Get in touch with your brief and we will design from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time for the bench is longer than our standard chairs — please get in touch to discuss your timeline. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Organisations and schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/carved-viking-throne-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCeltic Knotwork Viking Throne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/tree-of-life-viking-throne-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eViking Throne for Epic Storytellers\u003c\/a\u003e for more Norse designs, or \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/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":53500138226039,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1322","price":3860.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/viking-legend-bench-throne-2-3-seater-5723383.jpg?v=1759412267"},{"product_id":"stag-storytelling-chair","title":"Stag Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Stag Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne featuring a proud stag head and sweeping antlers as the centrepiece of the backrest — a chair that brings calm, focus and a sense of the natural world into any storytelling space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally commissioned by Belmont Community Primary School in Lincolnshire to reflect their school emblem, the Stag Chair has since found homes in outdoor classrooms, reading gardens, library corners and school playgrounds across the UK. There is something about the antlers and the stillness of the carving that quiets a room — children sit up straighter and lean in closer when the chair is at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from sustainably sourced Welsh oak and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish, the Stag Chair is built to live outdoors year-round. The finish keeps the carved detail crisp and the timber protected through all weather, without losing the natural warmth of the wood.\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 stag head and antlers\u003c\/strong\u003e — the full centrepiece of the backrest, carved in relief with detail that rewards close looking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably sourced Welsh oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid construction built for outdoor school gardens and all-weather use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — professional exterior finish for lasting protection and a natural, unfussy look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height, wide armrests, designed for teachers and for reading-time photographs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of our woodland wildlife range alongside the Owl, Fox and Rabbit storytelling chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve your school badge, emblem, name, motto or a dedication directly into the chair — we will send you a hand-drawn sketch of the design before a single cut is made, so you can see exactly what you are getting. The stag can also be changed to a different animal entirely if you have something specific in mind: we have made versions with red kites, hedgehogs, barn owls and highland cattle for different schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can rearrange the workshop schedule to hit a tight deadline — retirement dates, end of term, anniversaries. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice. If your council or trust has a supplier registration process, we will provide everything needed: VAT number, bank details, UTR and address.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of our wildlife chairs in the \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, read about the original \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/stag-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estag chair commission\u003c\/a\u003e in the workshop blog, or \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair\u003c\/a\u003e if you have a different animal or emblem in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500142190967,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1297","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/stag-storytelling-chair-8169573.jpg?v=1774380370"},{"product_id":"rustic-oak-four-poster-tree-bed","title":"Rustic Oak Four Poster Tree Bed","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe posts are solid heartwood oak — selected one by one from the timber near our workshop in Mid Wales for their natural twists, knots and branching form. The canopy overhead isn't added decoration; it grows from the posts themselves. No two beds are ever the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce shaped and finished, the oak takes on a quality that's hard to describe until you see it. Smooth as polished driftwood, with a pale bone-like lustre that comes entirely from the wood itself. It looks almost sea-worn, but it's solid oak throughout — just brought out by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has been one of our most consistently requested pieces for over twenty years. It's the kind of thing that changes a room completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it's built\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Solid heartwood oak from forests close to our workshop. Each piece is chosen for its individual character — the organic grain, natural knots and branching form that make every bed unique.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJoinery\u003c\/strong\u003e: Headboard and footboard slot into the side rails with solid hand-built joinery, held fast with long coach bolts that can be tightened over time. Strong, simple, and built to last.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAssembly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Straightforward to put together. The joints are designed so the bed can be taken apart and reassembled if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made to fit any standard UK mattress size, or custom dimensions. Posts are generally around 195cm tall but can be cut lower to fit under beams, or made taller to make the most of a vaulted ceiling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBespoke options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Over the years we've made versions with under-bed storage drawers, lower posts for yurts, straighter posts for a cleaner look, and integrated side tables. If you have something specific in mind, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStandard UK mattress sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3' × 6'3\" (90 × 190 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble\u003c\/strong\u003e: 4'6\" × 6'3\" (135 × 190 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKing\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5' × 6'6\" (150 × 200 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuper King\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6' × 6'6\" (180 × 200 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us to discuss delivery to your location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more of our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/collections\/bed-frames\"\u003ehandmade wooden bed frames\u003c\/a\u003e, each hand-built to order in our Mid Wales workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":53500148318583,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1273","price":2310.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":53500148351351,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1274","price":2410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King Size","offer_id":53500148384119,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1275","price":2520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super King Size","offer_id":53500148416887,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1276","price":2630.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/rustic-oak-four-poster-tree-bed-7189653.jpg?v=1759412233"},{"product_id":"trippy-mushroom-fairy-fantasy-bed","title":"Trippy Mushroom Fairy Fantasy Bed — Solid Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-carved from solid oak in the Free Range workshop in North Wales, the Trippy Mushroom Fairy Fantasy Bed is a fully immersive piece — every surface alive with carved mushrooms, sun and moon phases, stars, and the kind of swirling organic patterns that feel lifted straight from the forest floor at midnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a bed for people who believe a bedroom should feel like somewhere. The headboard carries a scene that belongs to no single mythology and every mythology at once — toadstools and celestial cycles, the sun balanced against the moon, figures of light and dark woven into the grain of solid Welsh oak. Nothing about this piece is subtle, and that's precisely the point. It is hand-carved by a maker who genuinely loves this kind of work, and the level of detail only becomes clearer the longer you look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolid oak matching bedside tables are available to complete the set — if you'd like to add them, or if you want a completely bespoke version with different carved elements, your own symbols worked into the design, or a different scene entirely, just \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e and we'll make it happen.\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 mushrooms, sun and moon phases, stars, and swirling organic patterns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt entirely in solid oak — frame, headboard, and footboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hand-built joinery throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished in natural oil — rich, warm, and protective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching solid oak bedside tables available — contact us to add to your order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order by hand in the Free Range Designs workshop, Snowdonia, North Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carving on this bed is entirely open to interpretation. We've built versions with different mushroom varieties, additional characters hidden in the scene, phases of the moon running across the footboard, and personal symbols worked into the design. If you have something specific in mind — or if you'd just like to tell us what draws you to this piece — get in touch and we'll take it from there. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks, with flexibility for deadlines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade to order in our Snowdonia 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":53500179841399,"sku":"FRD-BED-WD-1203","price":2410.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Double","offer_id":53500179874167,"sku":"FRD-BED-WD-1204","price":2520.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"King Size","offer_id":53500179906935,"sku":"FRD-BED-WD-1205","price":2630.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Super King Size","offer_id":53500179939703,"sku":"FRD-BED-WD-1206","price":2730.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/trippy-mushroom-fairy-fantasy-bed-4199946.jpg?v=1759412117"},{"product_id":"red-mushroom-stool","title":"Red Mushroom Stool — Hand-Carved \u0026 Painted","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved red-and-white toadstool stool in solid Douglas Fir — a whimsical, hardwearing seat for fairy gardens, forest school areas, and outdoor reading corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's something about the classic red-capped toadstool that captures children's imaginations like no other shape in nature. This stool takes that image and builds it in solid timber — carved, painted, and finished to live outdoors season after season. The cap is a deep pillar-box red with white spot detail; the stem is left in natural Douglas Fir. It's at home tucked beneath a tree, grouped in a fairy ring on a school lawn, or standing beside a storytelling throne as a perch for the teller.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from full-section Douglas Fir with solid hand-built joinery and finished with Epifanes matt varnish for outdoor durability. The painted cap is sealed and weatherproof. These stools are designed for children to actually sit on — robust enough for playground use, beautiful enough to be a focal point in a sensory garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTotal height: approx 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCap diameter: approx 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeat height: approx 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Douglas Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong, stable, naturally outdoor-hardy timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved and painted\u003c\/strong\u003e — classic red cap with white spot detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium outdoor finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for active use by children\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect in groups\u003c\/strong\u003e — arrange as a fairy ring for maximum effect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMushroom stools can be made in different sizes — taller for adult use, smaller for toddlers, larger for a centrepiece. Spot patterns and cap colours can be varied. Many schools order a set of four or six to create a full fairy ring. Tell us how many you need and we'll quote accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we're flexible if you have a deadline. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order — we'll supply our VAT number, bank details and address for supplier registration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlso available: \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/mushroom-stool\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003enatural finish Mushroom Stool in Larch or Douglas Fir\u003c\/a\u003e. Browse the full range of \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eoutdoor storytelling furniture\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"1 Stool","offer_id":53500182397303,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1145","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Stools","offer_id":53500182430071,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1146","price":315.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 Stools","offer_id":53500182462839,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1147","price":465.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Stools","offer_id":53500182495607,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1148","price":615.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/red-mushroom-stool-4812252.jpg?v=1759412014"},{"product_id":"magical-snowdrop-story-time-chair","title":"Snowdrop Storytelling Chair with Secret Drawer","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Magical Snowdrop Story Time Chair is a hand-carved storytelling throne with a secret: a hidden drawer beneath the seat, ready to keep a favourite book, a folded note, or a small treasure safe until the next story begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwirling waves rise up the legs, falling snowdrops drift across the back panels, and golden stars are scattered throughout the carving. At the very base, a pair of clasped hands — a symbol of connection, community, and the bond between a storyteller and their audience. Every detail is carved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop, and no two chairs are exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from solid Oak or Douglas Fir and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish, the Snowdrop Chair is built for a lifetime of outdoor use. The solid hand-built joinery holds everything together as firmly as the stories it will witness.\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: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHidden drawer beneath the seat\u003c\/strong\u003e — a secret storage space for books, keepsakes, or notes; the detail children always discover with delight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved snowdrops, waves, stars, and clasped hands\u003c\/strong\u003e — layered symbolic carving across every surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Oak or Douglas Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally durable timbers that take fine detail carving beautifully\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish that preserves the carving and weathers gracefully outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — crafted in Mid Wales to stand up to decades of daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Snowdrop Chair can carry your own symbols, your school's name, a special phrase, or the flowers and creatures that matter most to your community. The hidden drawer can be inscribed on the inside — a private message that only those who look for it will find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can often work to tighter timelines for special occasions. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — no upfront payment required. If your school needs to register us as a supplier, we can provide VAT number, bank details, and address on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related chairs: the \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/products\/fairytale-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFairytale Storytellers Time Chair\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/nl-nl\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500183740791,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1115","price":1760.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/magical-snowdrop-story-time-chair-3899986.png?v=1759412032"},{"product_id":"funky-chaise-longue","title":"Funky Chaise Longue","description":"\u003cp\u003eTransform your space with this one-of-a-kind Funky Chaise Longue, a contemporary work of art that serves as a stylish and comfortable seat with a thought-provoking twist. Designed to highlight the issue of modern over-consumption, it features a novelty coin slide down the backrest, making it both elegant and meaningful. Originally commissioned by the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales, this piece is made from recycled wood, collected from skips and scrap woodpiles, and polished to perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted from recycled wood, emphasizing sustainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a coin slide to symbolize over-consumption.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable and Stylish\u003c\/strong\u003e: Elegant design with a comfortable seat.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Craftsmanship\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each piece is made to order, ensuring a unique creation every time.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled wood from skips and scrap woodpiles\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 4-5 weeks from order\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your living space with this \u003cstrong\u003eFunky Chaise Longue\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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