The 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.
Originally 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.
Carved 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.
Dimensions
- Total height: 170 cm
- Total width: 80 cm
- Inside seat width (back): 42 cm
- Inside seat width (front): 50 cm
- Seat height: 46 cm
Key Features
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Hand-carved stag head and antlers — the full centrepiece of the backrest, carved in relief with detail that rewards close looking
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Sustainably sourced Welsh oak — solid construction built for outdoor school gardens and all-weather use
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Epifanes matt varnish, 3 coats — professional exterior finish for lasting protection and a natural, unfussy look
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Adult proportions — 46 cm seat height, wide armrests, designed for teachers and for reading-time photographs
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Handmade in Mid Wales — part of our woodland wildlife range alongside the Owl, Fox and Rabbit storytelling chairs
Your Version
We 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.
Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can rearrange the workshop schedule to hit a tight deadline — retirement dates, end of term, anniversaries. Prices include VAT. 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.
See more of our wildlife chairs in the storytelling chairs collection, read about the original stag chair commission in the workshop blog, or design your own chair if you have a different animal or emblem in mind.
