Storytelling Chairs and Thrones

Every storytelling chair in this collection is hand-carved in our workshop on the edge of Eryri National Park in Mid Wales — each one different, each one built to start a story. From barn owls to stags, foxes to dragons, our chairs have found their way into schools, libraries, forest schools and reading gardens across the UK. Whatever your space, whatever your story, we can carve it.

Hand-Carved in Wales — Built to Inspire

For over 20 years, Free Range Designs has been crafting unique storytelling chairs from sustainably sourced hardwoods. Each sculptural piece is a functional work of art that brings a spellbinding presence to any space — igniting the imagination of children and adults alike.

Purposeful Tools for Learning and Storytelling

Our storytelling chairs are more than just furniture — they are purposeful teaching tools for classrooms, libraries and community spaces. They help educators nurture a lifelong passion for reading and literacy, and encourage young people to engage with stories in a magical, tactile way.

Whether placed in a woodland school, library, playground, nursery, or garden, these chairs instantly create a special sense of occasion and invite imagination, conversation and connection in the young and old alike.

Bespoke Storytelling Chairs

Have a theme, animal, school crest or idea in mind? Our artists can create a one-of-a-kind storytelling chair tailored to your space and story. Every design is shaped with care in our Snowdonia workshop and built to last for generations.

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Build a Complete Storytelling Space

Pair your chair with matching seating, carved arches and features to create a complete reading corner. Explore our Fairy Tale Kingdom, Animal Kingdom and Children's Storytelling Chairs collections for complementary pieces.