{"title":"School Playground Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eSchools make up a large part of our work. Over the years we've made storytelling chairs, benches, arches, planters, instruments, signs and play structures for schools across the UK — from small village primaries to large secondaries and SEN settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost pieces in this collection have been developed in conversation with teachers, librarians and outdoor learning coordinators. Some were designed by the children themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything is built from solid wood in our workshop in Mid Wales, and made to last well beyond a single school generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fantasy-angel-storytelling-chair","title":"Angel Story Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Angel Story Chair is a hand-carved oak storytelling throne with dramatic angel wings forming the full backrest — a magical seat that gives every storyteller their own wings, and transforms any classroom, library or garden into a place where stories come to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved and painted by hand in our Mid Wales workshop, the wings span the full height of the backrest with each feather individually shaped and detailed. The solid oak seat and arms are built to last outdoors year-round, with the weight and presence that makes every child want to sit in it — and every adult feel like a storyteller the moment they do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish — a premium exterior-grade product — the Angel Chair holds its colour and detail through Welsh winters and school playground life alike. It is one of our most consistently popular chairs, and we can see why.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"We received the chair and would just like to say how beautiful it is. We were all so pleased when it arrived and we are going to find a special place where everyone can see and use it. Thank you very much.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Mandy Corns, Abercynon Primary School\u003c\/strong\u003e\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: 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 43 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 angel wings\u003c\/strong\u003e — full backrest height, each feather individually shaped and finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for indoor and outdoor use in schools, libraries and open-air settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — professional exterior-grade finish for lasting colour and weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComfortable adult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid armrests, 43 cm seat height, designed for teachers and storytellers of all ages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid hand-built joinery throughout, no flat-pack, no shortcuts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Angel Chair is made to order and fully bespoke. We can carve your school's name into the seat, add a phrase or dedication across the back, change the wing colours to match your school palette, or take the design somewhere entirely different if the story calls for it. This is the Free Range way — the more personal the brief, the more excited we get in the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work around tight deadlines — just get in touch and we will do our best. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — once your order is placed, the chair is confirmed and booked in. If your school or trust needs to register us as a supplier first, we will provide all the details your accounts payable team needs: VAT number, bank details, address and anything else required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor more inspiration, visit our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chairs-for-schools\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs blog\u003c\/a\u003e, browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":"Douglas Fir","offer_id":53500123414903,"sku":"FRD-COM-WD-1469","price":615.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":53500123447671,"sku":"FRD-COM-WD-1470","price":735.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/angel-story-chair-4357910.jpg?v=1759412485"},{"product_id":"badger-storytelling-throne-chair","title":"Badger Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Badger Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne with a bold, characterful badger carved across the backrest — a chair that brings the spirit of the woodland sett into any classroom, reading garden or storytelling corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBadgers are one of those animals that children have strong feelings about — there is always a child who has seen one, or read about one, or who simply loves them with a conviction that is hard to argue with. This chair gives that child a throne. And it gives every teacher a focal point that makes the room feel like a story is already in progress before anyone has opened a book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid British oak, then finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish to protect the carving and timber through all weather. Built to the same generous proportions as the rest of our wildlife range.\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 badger backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — bold relief carving with the distinctive black-and-white markings brought out in painted detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for indoor and outdoor school use year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting protection and colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height, wide armrests, designed for teachers and storytellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of our woodland wildlife range alongside the Owl, Stag and Rabbit chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve your school's name, badge or a dedication into the seat or back. The badger can be surrounded by woodland details — foxgloves, bluebells, oak leaves — or we can add other animals alongside it. We have made versions where the badger holds a particular object meaningful to the school. Tell us your idea and we will sketch it before any carving begins.\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 first, we will provide everything needed: VAT number, bank details, address and anything else required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/woodland-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWoodland Throne\u003c\/a\u003e for a chair packed with multiple woodland creatures, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":53500123513207,"sku":"FRD-COM-WD-1468","price":1835.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/badger-throne-storytelling-chair-3161084.jpg?v=1760945234"},{"product_id":"beaver-fantasy-storytelling-throne","title":"Beaver Storytelling Chair — Dyfi Osprey Project","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Beaver Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne featuring beavers in intricate detail across the backrest — originally commissioned for the Dyfi Osprey Project in Mid Wales, and one of the most nature-connected chairs we have ever made.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dyfi commission came from a desire to put a chair in the landscape that felt as though it belonged there — something that told the story of beavers returning to Welsh waterways, that children and families could sit in and feel part of that story. The result is a throne that works equally well in a visitor centre, a school, a wetland nature reserve or a woodland classroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our workshop and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for full outdoor durability. Built from solid British oak — the same material used for all our wildlife range — and made to last outdoors year-round without special maintenance.\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 beaver backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — detailed relief carving celebrating one of Britain's most fascinating returning species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for outdoor visitor centres, nature reserves and school gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting protection in all weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginally commissioned for the Dyfi Osprey Project\u003c\/strong\u003e — a proven design for conservation and education spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — where beavers themselves are now back in the landscape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can adapt this design for your own conservation project, nature reserve, school or visitor centre — adding your organisation's name, a habitat scene, water plants, or any other wildlife alongside the beaver. We have made versions for wetland projects, river restoration schemes and environmental education programmes. Tell us about your project and we will design something that belongs to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools and organisations can order by purchase order and pay on invoice. If you need to register us as a supplier first, we will provide all details required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/woodland-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWoodland Throne\u003c\/a\u003e for a chair with multiple British wildlife species, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair\u003c\/a\u003e around your own project or setting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500123808119,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1464","price":1835.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/beaver-storytelling-chair-2524113.jpg?v=1759412475"},{"product_id":"bespoke-reading-lectern-for-mountain-lane-school","title":"Reading Lectern for Mountain Lane School","description":"\u003csection class=\"product bespoke-reading-lectern\"\u003e\u003cheader\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBespoke Reading Lectern for Mountain Lane School\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003carticle\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroducing our \u003cstrong\u003ebespoke reading lectern\u003c\/strong\u003e, crafted with love from solid oak for Mountain Lane School. This piece is not just functional but also a work of art, featuring hand-carved owl motifs that symbolize wisdom and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eSolid Oak Construction:\u003c\/em\u003e Durable and elegant, with a natural finish that highlights the wood’s beauty.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eHand-Carved Details:\u003c\/em\u003e Intricate owl carvings add a unique and charming touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eFunctional Design:\u003c\/em\u003e Spacious top and sturdy build make it perfect for presentations and reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cem\u003eEasy Mobility:\u003c\/em\u003e Equipped with castors for effortless movement.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned to be a centerpiece in any educational setting, this lectern combines practicality with artistic flair.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“Crafting this lectern was a joy, and I hope it inspires many stories and presentations at Mountain Lane School.” - Our Craftsman\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eAt Free Range Designs, we create furniture with heart and soul, using sustainable materials and impeccable craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/article\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500124070263,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1456","price":1560.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/bespoke-reading-lectern-for-mountain-lane-school-4278200.png?v=1759412471"},{"product_id":"design-your-own-chair","title":"Design Your Own Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eYou can choose to personalise an item you see already on the website, or you can come up with a totally new design - we love  bespoke in all its forms!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003ePrices will vary depending on the wood and design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003eCall us on 01650 570 305 or email freerangedesigns@gmail.com to get the ball rolling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003ePictured here is just a handful of the bespoke storytelling chairs that we have made. Each one started as an idea from an individual or a school, and was brought to life by the Free Range Designs team.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eBenches in memory of loved ones; storytelling chairs incorporating school emblems; huge, ambitious statement thrones for iconic places; we do it all, and we love it!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDesigning your own furniture gives you the flexilbilty to make your storytelling chair or bench truly personal, with a message that is meaningful to you and your audience, and a unique twist that means no-one else in the world has the a piece exactly the same as yours!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eDon't be afraid to contact us with your ideas, no matter how whacky you might think they are.  \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500125348215,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1434","price":700.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/design-your-own-chair-7341350.jpg?v=1759412409"},{"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=\"\/sv-se\/products\/elven-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eElven Story Time Chair\u003c\/a\u003e, the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/magical-snowdrop-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMagical Snowdrop Story Time Chair\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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=\"\/sv-se\/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":"storytellers-chair-handcrafted","title":"Elven Story Time Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Elven Story Time Chair is a hand-carved solid oak storytelling throne with the elegant, flowing lines and organic grace that give it an unmistakably elven quality — a chair that makes any space feel like the beginning of an ancient story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere our Viking chairs are bold and commanding, the Elven chair is quieter and more mysterious. The carving has a lightness to it — curves where other chairs have angles, details that emerge gradually as you look more closely. It works beautifully in forest school settings and woodland gardens where the natural grain of the oak and the organic lines of the carving feel like they belong to the same world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid oak, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor durability. Available in oak, cedar or Douglas fir — get in touch if you have a preference for a specific timber.\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: 70 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\u003eElven organic carving style\u003c\/strong\u003e — flowing curves and elegant line work, lighter and more mysterious than our Norse designs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in oak, cedar or Douglas fir\u003c\/strong\u003e — each timber gives a slightly different character and tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting outdoor protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height, wide enough for a teacher or storyteller of any age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid hand-built joinery, built for years of school and outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can add elven script, leaf and branch motifs, star patterns, or any other detail that fits the world you have in mind. We can also work from a specific book or mythology — if your school is doing a Tolkien project, a forest school theme, or a nature-based curriculum, tell us and we will design from there. Every chair starts with a sketch, which we share before carving begins.\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 will provide everything needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/fairytale-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFairytale Storytellers Chair\u003c\/a\u003e for another fantasy design, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":"Douglas Fir \/ Cedar","offer_id":53500127314295,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1376","price":810.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":53500127347063,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1377","price":910.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/elven-story-time-chair-4770762.jpg?v=1759412397"},{"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=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chairs-for-schools\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs blog\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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=\"\/sv-se\/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-story-chair","title":"Fairy Story Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Fairy Story Chair is a hand-carved solid oak fairy throne designed for younger children — smaller in scale than our full storytelling chairs, with the same quality of carving and the same sense that something magical is about to happen the moment a child sits down in it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIts organic, rustic form feels grown rather than built — the kind of chair that looks as though it might have been found at the root of a very old tree, in a part of the wood where fairies are known to gather. It is the right size for a reading corner, a nursery, a forest school clearing, or a fairy garden, and it has the presence to hold a child's attention from the moment they see it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid sustainably sourced oak, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for outdoor durability. Small enough to move between spaces but solid enough to last for years of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 95 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 35 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat depth: 37 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 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\u003eOrganic rustic fairy form\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-carved with the feel of something natural and found rather than manufactured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild-friendly proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 40 cm seat height and 35 cm width, designed for younger children and early years settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid sustainably sourced oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for outdoor and indoor use, durable and weather-resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish protecting the oak through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — each chair individually made, no two identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can personalise the Fairy Chair with a name carved into the seat, painted fairy details added to the backrest, or a specific fairy character incorporated into the design. We have made versions with toadstools, flowers, stars and moonlight scenes for different nurseries and gardens. Tell us what your fairy story is and we will carve it in.\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 will provide all details needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead about some of our fairy commissions in the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/magical-faerie-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003emagical faerie chairs blog post\u003c\/a\u003e, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/whimsical-mushroom-fairy-chair-with-butterfly-wings\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMushroom Fairy Chair\u003c\/a\u003e for another fairy design. You can also \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":53500127445367,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1373","price":890.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/fairy-story-chair-5141915.jpg?v=1759412356"},{"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. Three coats of Epifanes matt varnish protect the carving and allow it to weather outdoors for decades. 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\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 — 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=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to begin your commission.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500128330103,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1355","price":4070.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/giant-wooden-welsh-throne-9342071.jpg?v=1759412358"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-story-tellers-chair","title":"Rustic Storytelling Throne — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rustic Storytelling Throne is a hand-carved solid British oak throne with a strong, straightforward presence — no painted animals, no mythology, just the weight and authority of the wood itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere our decorated chairs tell a particular story, this throne leaves the story to you. Its simplicity is deliberate: the clean, strong lines of the backrest, the commanding proportions, the warmth of natural oak — everything about it says that whoever sits here has something worth saying. It is one of our most versatile chairs, equally at home in outdoor classrooms, library corners, reading gardens and stage settings, because its character comes from the material rather than from the carving on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHand-carved and hand-built in our Mid Wales workshop from 100% sustainably sourced solid British oak, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor durability. The solid hand-built joinery means this chair will outlast the stories told from it by decades.\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: 70 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\u003eClean rustic throne form\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong, simple proportions without heavy carving; the wood speaks for itself\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% sustainably sourced solid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — locally sourced, built for decades of indoor and outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting protection and a warm, natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height, generous seat width, designed for teachers and storytellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — no shortcuts, built to last in school gardens and outdoor classrooms year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — each chair individually made in our workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clean surface of the Rustic Throne is ideal for personalisation — a name carved into the seat rail, a school badge routed into the backrest, a motto, a date, or a phrase that belongs to the children who will use it. We can also add carved elements to the backrest: leaves and vines, knotwork, a specific animal, or anything else you have in mind. Tell us what the chair should say about your school, and we will design from there.\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 will provide all details: VAT number, bank details, address and anything else required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/rustic-oak-throne\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRustic Oak Throne\u003c\/a\u003e for a rawer natural design, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":53500128756087,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1349","price":1130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/hand-carved-story-tellers-chair-8150899.jpg?v=1759412286"},{"product_id":"woodland-wishing-chair","title":"Woodland Wishing Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eWoodland Wishing Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e, a unique and enchanting addition to any school or home. Handcrafted by children as part of a special school project, this chair is designed to ignite imaginations and foster a love for storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e- 🌲 \u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 100% sustainable British wood, available in either solid oak or solid larch, ensuring durability and eco-friendliness.\u003cbr\u003e- 🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eEnchanting Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for spinning mythical and legendary tales, this chair transports listeners to days of yore, creating an atmosphere of magic and mystery.\u003cbr\u003e- 🧚 \u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted by Kids:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unique project that involves children in the crafting process, making each chair a special and meaningful piece.\u003cbr\u003e- 🏡 \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for use in schools, gardens, or homes, adding a whimsical touch to any storytelling environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 170 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eInside Seat Width (Back):\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eInside Seat Width (Front):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCustomization Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us to customize the chair to your preferred dimensions or wood type.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Project\u003c\/strong\u003e: This chair is a product of a unique school project where kids actively participate in the crafting process, adding a layer of community engagement and creativity.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your storytelling sessions with the \u003cstrong\u003eWoodland Wishing Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. This beautifully handcrafted piece, made from sustainable British wood, will provide a magical touch to any space, inspiring children and adults alike. Contact us today to create your bespoke storytelling chair and let the tales begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your storytelling environment with the \u003cstrong\u003eWoodland Wishing Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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Email us for more information and to discuss your specific needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500140618103,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1299","price":11240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/storytelling-theater-3200306.jpg?v=1759412249"},{"product_id":"storytelling-house","title":"Storytelling House","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eStorytelling House\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"ty story\" in Welsh), a beautifully designed shelter that harmonizes with its surroundings, creating an intimate atmosphere for music, tales, or simply listening to the rain. This unique structure features a green roof with interior rafters resembling a wagon wheel and a central bubble dome skylight, blending seamlessly with any environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarmonious Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted to sit in harmony with its surroundings, providing a welcoming and intimate atmosphere.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Roof\u003c\/strong\u003e: Environmentally friendly green roof that replaces or creates a habitat on the building's footprint, promoting biodiversity.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Roof Ecology\u003c\/strong\u003e: The roof ecology can be designed to fit your specific environment, ensuring it complements the local flora and fauna.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Made from high-quality larch, Douglas fir, and oak, ensuring longevity and strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e: Larch, Douglas fir, oak, and local slate (for the model shown).\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen Roof Plants\u003c\/strong\u003e: Sedum for low-maintenance growth, even in dry conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior Features\u003c\/strong\u003e: Interior rafters designed like a wagon wheel, central bubble dome skylight for natural light.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each Storytelling House can be tailored to fit your specific location and design preferences.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioned Example:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Storytelling House featured in the pictures was built for a preschool playground in Corris, Powys. It features a roof of local slate, common in the area, with Sedum plants for easy maintenance. The structure is designed to blend perfectly with its surroundings, providing a natural and inviting space for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Our Storytelling House:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Green roofs promote biodiversity and create habitats for plants and animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tailored to fit your specific environment and needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Blends seamlessly with natural surroundings, enhancing the beauty of any location.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eFunctional and Inviting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides a cozy shelter for storytelling, music, and relaxation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContact Us:\u003c\/strong\u003e Call us for exact dimensions and to discuss your bespoke design requirements. We are here to help you create a unique and enchanting Storytelling House that fits perfectly in your chosen environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500141076855,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1298","price":9100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/storytelling-house-7643299.jpg?v=1759412253"},{"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=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, read about the original \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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=\"\/sv-se\/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":"school-playground-buddy-bench","title":"School Buddy Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, 2–3 Seater","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak buddy bench for school playgrounds — with “Buddy Bench” carved into the backrest, leaves painted along the seat rail, and your school’s chosen motto or message at the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe buddy bench system works because it’s visible. Any child who needs company sits here; other children know to come and ask. It works not because it’s a rule but because it’s a place — and places need to feel right. The painted leaves, the carved lettering, the natural grain and colour of the oak make this bench feel like it belongs to the school rather than arriving from a warehouse. Every version is made with the school’s own details, and the bench becomes the kind of thing that gets photographed for the school newsletter and celebrated in assembly in a way a flat board on metal posts never quite manages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from locally sourced oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather playground use, the Buddy Bench seats two to three children comfortably at 150cm wide. Schools can order on a purchase order. \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\u003e“Buddy Bench” carved and painted text on the backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf detail and school motto or message painted along the seat rail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom text and design worked out with your school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo to three seater, 150cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for school playgrounds, gardens and outdoor classrooms\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\u003eW150 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe work with schools on the design — the motto, the colours, any additional carving. Schools can order on a purchase order; we’ll invoice once confirmed. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to discuss your school’s version.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500146549111,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1281","price":1850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/school-playground-buddy-bench-2-3-seater-8720972.jpg?v=1759412235"},{"product_id":"safari-chair","title":"Safari Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Safari Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved oak throne packed with wild animals — lion, giraffe, elephant and leopard carved in vivid detail across the backrest and sides, bringing the savannah into any classroom, library or outdoor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally inspired by a school that wanted something completely unlike anything in a catalogue, the Safari Chair has become one of our most talked-about commissions. There is something about sitting in it that makes a story feel urgent and possible — the animals are right there, larger than life, waiting to be part of it. Teachers tell us children queue up to be the one to sit in it at story time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSolid British oak throughout, carved and painted by hand in our Mid Wales workshop, then finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish to keep the colours bold and the timber protected through all weather. Built to live outdoors in a school garden or inside a library — the joinery and finish are made for both.\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\u003eSeat depth: 70 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 safari animals\u003c\/strong\u003e — lion, giraffe, elephant and leopard, individually detailed across the backrest and panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, substantial and built for long-term outdoor or indoor use in schools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish keeping the painted detail vivid through all seasons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenerous adult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 170 cm tall, designed to be a dramatic focal point as well as a comfortable storytelling seat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — solid hand-built joinery, every cut made in the workshop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe animals on the Safari Chair can be changed, added to, or completely reimagined — if your school has a particular animal as its emblem, or if the children have been studying a specific habitat, we can carve it in. We can also add a school name, a year, a motto, or a carved map of Africa as a backdrop. Tell us what would make this chair belong to your school, and we will design it from there.\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 — once ordered, the chair is confirmed and booked in. We are experienced at working with school supplier registration systems and can provide all details needed: VAT number, bank details, address and any other information your trust or council requires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse more of our animal chairs in the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, read about some recent commissions in our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/storytelling-chairs-for-schools\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs blog\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/design-your-own-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003edesign your own chair\u003c\/a\u003e if you have something entirely different in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500146581879,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1280","price":1920.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/safari-chair-5072637.jpg?v=1759412237"},{"product_id":"rabbit-reading-chair","title":"Rabbit Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Rabbit Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne with a characterful rabbit taking centre stage on the backrest — long ears, soft expression, the kind of creature that belongs in a story and knows it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the great tradition of rabbits in literature — from Peter Rabbit to the White Rabbit to Watership Down — this chair carries that spirit of quiet adventure into any classroom, library or reading garden. Children recognise it immediately and want to know the rabbit's name before they even sit down. Teachers tell us it starts more conversations than almost any other chair in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid British oak, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather durability. Built to the same generous proportions as the rest of our wildlife range — a full-height throne that commands a room.\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 rabbit backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — full centrepiece carving with characteristic long ears and expressive detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for indoor and outdoor school use year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting protection and a warm natural look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height, wide armrests, designed for teachers leading story sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — part of our woodland wildlife range alongside the Owl, Stag and Badger chairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve a name, a school motto, or a dedication into the seat or back. The rabbit can be given painted details — spots, a jacket, a waistcoat pocket — or we can add flowers, leaves or other elements around it. We have made versions referencing specific books and characters. Tell us what your school's story is and we will work from there.\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 first, we will provide all details needed: VAT number, bank details, address and anything else required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead the story behind the original \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/the-story-of-the-rabbit-and-the-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003erabbit chair commission\u003c\/a\u003e in the workshop blog, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/owl-reading-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eOwl\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/stag-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStag\u003c\/a\u003e chairs for more wildlife designs. You can also \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":53500153004407,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1245","price":1120.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/rabbit-reading-chair-8435622.jpg?v=1759412206"},{"product_id":"pixie-storytelling-chair","title":"Storytelling Chair for Schools | Pixie Woodland Chair | Hand-Carved UK","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelight and inspire young imaginations with our \u003cstrong\u003ePixie Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Crafted with love and attention to detail, this beautifully carved storytelling chair is perfect for schools, gardens, and homes. Inspired by the enchanting pixie folk, it creates a magical setting for any storytelling adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e- 🌲 \u003cstrong\u003eDurable Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from Douglas Fir, renowned for its outdoor durability, this chair will gracefully age from orange to silver over time. Also available in oak upon request.\u003cbr\u003e- 🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eSustainable Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e Handcrafted in Wales using wood sourced from local, sustainably managed woodlands, ensuring a strong, eco-friendly construction.\u003cbr\u003e- 🧚 \u003cstrong\u003eEnchanting Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The intricate carvings capture the whimsical essence of pixie folklore, making it a captivating addition to any storytelling area.\u003cbr\u003e- 🏡 \u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for both indoor and outdoor environments, adding charm and functionality to children's play areas, school gardens, or home yards.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eInside Seat Width (Back):\u003c\/strong\u003e 42 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eInside Seat Width (Front):\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCustomizable Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us with your specific requirements to customize the chair to your preferred dimensions or wood type.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCommunity Praise:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Big thanks from West Tytherley Primary School on the delivery of our lovely oak story chair. It's amazing, we love it and can't wait to start using it. Thanks again, Tracey Parker.\" - Salisbury, March 2014.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCustomer Testimonial:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Big thanks from West Tytherley Primary School on the delivery of our lovely oak story chair. It's amazing, we love it and can't wait to start using it. Thanks again, Tracey Parker.\" - Salisbury, March 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your storytelling sessions with the \u003cstrong\u003ePixie Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. This charming piece, crafted from durable Douglas Fir or oak, will provide a magical touch to any space, inspiring children and adults alike. Contact us today to create your bespoke storytelling chair and let the tales begin!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your storytelling environment with the \u003cstrong\u003ePixie Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Contact us now to customize your enchanting seat and inspire endless stories!\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Douglas Fir \/ Cedar","offer_id":53500153758071,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1241","price":780.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":53500153790839,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1242","price":880.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/2-pixie-storytelling-chair-for-film-set-1316879.jpg?v=1759411966"},{"product_id":"owl-reading-chair","title":"Owl Storytelling Chair — Hand-Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Owl Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved solid oak throne with a majestic barn owl watching over every story told from its seat — one of the most striking chairs in our range, and one that children never quite stop looking at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe barn owl is carved in relief across the full height of the backrest, wings tucked, head turned, with the kind of calm authority that seems to say a story is about to begin. Schools and libraries tell us it changes the atmosphere of a room the moment it arrives — children sit differently in it, speak differently from it, and treat story time as the serious and magical thing it should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from sustainably sourced solid British oak and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor protection. The finish keeps the carved detail crisp and the wood warm through all seasons — equally at home in a school library corner or a forest school garden.\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 barn owl backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved in full relief, wings tucked, with feather detail across the full height\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably sourced solid British oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for indoor and outdoor use, year-round in school settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — professional exterior finish keeping the carving crisp season after season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdult proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — 46 cm seat height and wide armrests, designed for teachers and storytellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — pairs beautifully with our mushroom stools to complete a storytelling corner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve your school's name, badge, or a dedication into the seat or back. The owl can also be changed to a different bird — a red kite, a raven, a puffin, or whatever species means something to your school or setting. We have made versions with school crests incorporated into the wings and perch. Tell us your idea and we will sketch it out before any carving begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work around tight deadlines. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — once your order is placed, it is confirmed and booked in. If your school or trust needs to register us as a supplier first, we will provide everything needed: VAT number, bank details, address and any other information required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRead about the original \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/owl-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eowl storytelling chair commission\u003c\/a\u003e in the workshop blog, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/stag-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eStag\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/rabbit-reading-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRabbit\u003c\/a\u003e chairs for more wildlife designs. You can also \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":53500154610039,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1238","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/owl-reading-chair-6950313.jpg?v=1774380370"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-wooden-owl-bench","title":"Owl Garden Bench — Hand-Carved Oak, 2-Seater","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwo owls, carved deep into the backrest of a solid oak bench, looking out from the wood as though they’ve always been there. The Owl Bench is one of our enduring designs — a bench that works as garden furniture, as a school bench, as a memorial, as a golden wedding anniversary gift. The owls carry whatever meaning you bring to them: wisdom, watchfulness, presence, love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench shown here went to Grove Road Primary School in Hertfordshire, arriving in September 2024. Schools and gardens across the UK have versions of this bench — each one personalised with a name, a date, or a dedication. One carries the inscription \u003cem\u003e“Cinquante années de mariage”\u003c\/em\u003e — fifty years of marriage, carved in French for a couple whose story deserved no less. Another stands in a forest setting in memory of Graham Peter Bartram, 1949–2023. The owls look the same, but no two benches ever quite are.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrea at Exeter Cathedral School put it simply: \u003cem\u003e“The children are enjoying them immensely. All we need now is better weather!”\u003c\/em\u003e That’s what a well-made outdoor bench does — it gets used, season after season. Made from solid oak with mortise and tenon joinery and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor durability. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eorder on invoice\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo hand-carved owls on the solid oak backrest — deeply carved, detailed, permanent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalisation available: names, dates, dedications, inscriptions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable as a garden bench, school bench, memorial bench, or anniversary gift\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMortise and tenon joinery throughout — built for decades of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-seater (140cm wide); also available as 3-seater (160cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-seater bench (as shown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 140cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-seater bench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 160cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe owls stay the same; everything else is yours. Add a name, a date, a phrase, a dedication. Change nothing if you want a clean design. We’ll discuss it with you before anything is carved. Lead time is typically 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to order.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500154675575,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1237","price":1945.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/owl-garden-bench-2-seater-1511959.jpg?v=1759412193"},{"product_id":"outdoor-log-drum","title":"Outdoor Log Drum","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Log Drums\u003c\/strong\u003e are a stunning fusion of music and sculpture, hand-carved in our workshop in Wales. These beautiful sound posts are perfect for school playgrounds or outdoor learning zones, creating a unique and engaging environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eMusical Sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combines visual appeal with musical functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Carved Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Crafted by hand from either larch or Douglas fir.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eDurable Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Built to be resonant and withstand enthusiastic drummers.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Options\u003c\/strong\u003e: Secure into the ground by burying 60 cm of the base or fixing with reed bar into concrete for prolonged wood life.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete Set\u003c\/strong\u003e: Includes sticks for drumming and reed bar for installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Our Outdoor Log Drum:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngaging and Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for encouraging musical exploration and creativity in children.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eRobust Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed to endure heavy use and outdoor conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eAesthetic Appeal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adds a sculptural element to any outdoor space.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eEnhance your playground or learning zone with our \u003cstrong\u003eOutdoor Log Drum\u003c\/strong\u003e. Order now to create a lasting impression with this unique musical sculpture!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500154937719,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1235","price":1590.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/outdoor-log-drum-6478801.jpg?v=1759412183"},{"product_id":"round-circular-storytelling-bench-schools","title":"Circular Storytelling Ring Seating — Douglas Fir","description":"\u003cp\u003eCircular storytelling ring seating hand-built from solid Douglas Fir — purpose-designed for outdoor classrooms, story circles, and school grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Wakefield Council commissioned a set of circular ring seating for the grounds of Pontefract Castle in West Yorkshire, they wanted something that could hold a whole class and feel rooted in the landscape around it. The brief called for sturdy, weather-resistant seating that would serve the castle's visitor programme for years to come — and so this design was born. Each ring is built in solid Douglas Fir, with curved sections that slot together around a central space, drawing every child's gaze inward toward whoever is holding the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe frame is built from full-section Douglas Fir with solid hand-built joinery throughout, then sealed with Epifanes matt varnish — three coats — for long-term outdoor durability. The curved bench form is shaped to encourage eye contact and natural focus: no child has their back to the teller. Whether it's a class reading circle, a forest school session, or an outdoor performance space, the ring seating makes the act of gathering feel intentional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOverall diameter: approx 250 cm (contact us for custom sizing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSeat height: approx 40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccommodates: 20–30 children depending on configuration\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 construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong, stable, naturally weather-resistant timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium outdoor finish for lasting protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to last on school grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCircular configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e — draws focus inward, ideal for storytelling and circle time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModular sections\u003c\/strong\u003e — can be configured to suit your space\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioned by Wakefield Council\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven in public heritage settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRing seating can be sized to your outdoor space — larger or smaller diameter, higher or lower seating, with or without a central feature such as a storytelling throne or carved totem. We can carve a school name, a motto, or a nature motif into the backrest. Tell us your space and your story and we'll design around both.\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=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eoutdoor storytelling chairs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/school-outdoor-furniture\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eschool outdoor furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/giant-storytelling-bench\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eview the Giant Storytelling Bench\u003c\/a\u003e for a complementary piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500180857207,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1189","price":1290.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/circular-storytelling-ring-seating-round-bench-1214388.jpg?v=1759412111"},{"product_id":"storytellers-chair","title":"Storytellers Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eSleek yet warped, the storytellers chair is a fusion of functional design and the wild form of the wood. More Mirk Wood than Farthing Wood, this chair has a touch of darkness at its core created by the central oak slabs. The seat is framed by two bone oak posts that rise up either side like witches' fingers, you can image a raven perched on the chair back as the storyteller leans forward to begin the tale... \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eBone oak is formed from the heart wood of an oak branch or trunk. It is created when a tree or bough falls in the woodland and is left to rot, the sap wood easily breaks down leaving the central, solid core of the wood. We love using bone oak to make chairs as it preserves beautiful shapes that are only seen if you let the heart wood emerge in this way. The gnarled back posts of this chair really show off the twisted qualities of the bone oak. Using bone oak also means that this chair is perfect for outdoor storytelling as it will withstand all weathers. We believe in doing the right thing by the environment and by the local economy so we source our wood from local farms or from sustainably managed forests and woodlands in and around the Dyfi Valley. So, the storytellers chair was literally grown and made in Wales! Whether you're celebrating a marriage or sharing age-old folklore, this seat will captivate the imagination of everyone present and inspire a sense of grandeur, beauty and magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eWe've been designing and building these \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" title=\"storytellers-chair\"\u003estorytelling chairs\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003efor the last 12 years. Recently we started running workshops where we teach other people to make these chairs. As a result several small business's making similar chairs have sprung up. We invite this competition and find it helps keep us on our toes in constantly improving the design, the quality and the aesthetics of these very popular chairs. Beautifully crafted entirely from Welsh oak and locally sourced cedar , this exquisite throne is built to last and will withstand all weathers in the great outdoors. An exceptional ceremonial seat, it is equally suitable for story-telling at home or school, and children will be queuing up to sit in the Storyteller's Chair! Whether you're celebrating a marriage or sharing age-old folklore, this seat will captivate the imagination of everyone present and inspire a sense of grandeur, beauty and magic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500180922743,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1188","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/storytellers-chair-6252075.jpg?v=1759412098"},{"product_id":"school-storytelling-arch","title":"School Storytelling Arch","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery school entrance makes a first impression — this one makes a story. Hand-carved from sustainable Welsh oak and larch, the School Storytelling Arch turns a doorway into a threshold, and a threshold into an invitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThresholds carry weight. They mark transitions, signal possibility, and invite the imagination to shift gear before the body has taken a single step. For a school, that shift matters — and this arch is designed to trigger it. Whether it marks the entrance to a playground, a storytelling garden, or a forest school area, it signals to children that something different is about to begin. It can be carved to any theme: fairy and fantasy, animals and woodland, local legends, school name or crest. Every arch is bespoke.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from sustainable Welsh oak and larch with solid hand-built joinery throughout. The price shown is a guide — final cost depends on size, design complexity, and location. Schools and local authorities can order by purchase order. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved from sustainable Welsh oak and larch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully bespoke — any theme, carved motif, name, or crest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for school playgrounds, forest school areas, and storytelling gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA meaningful alternative to standard steel railings or gates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hand-built joinery — permanent outdoor installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchools and local authorities can order by purchase order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us for sizing — custom width, height, and depth available to order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery arch starts with a conversation: what’s the theme, where does it stand, who walks through it every day? Get in touch via our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e and we’ll design something for your school. Typical lead time 6–8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500182004087,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1159","price":3640.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/school-storytelling-arch-1898313.jpg?v=1759412022"},{"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=\"\/sv-se\/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=\"\/sv-se\/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":"ornate-carved-storytelling-chair","title":"Ornate Carved Oak Throne Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the \u003cstrong\u003eOrnate Carved Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e, a beautifully handcrafted seat made from Welsh oak and larch wood. This storytelling throne features four ornately carved posts and an additional intricate carving in the center of the backrest, infusing it with a magical hint of the East and a touch of grandeur. Ideal for school playgrounds or classrooms, this chair makes story time truly enchanting for children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- 🌟 \u003cstrong\u003eExquisite Craftsmanship:\u003c\/strong\u003e This ornate carved storytelling chair is handmade from high-quality Welsh oak and larch wood. The intricate carvings on the posts and backrest add a magical and eastern touch, making it a stunning focal point in any setting.\u003cbr\u003e- 🏫 \u003cstrong\u003eEducational and Inspirational:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perfect for schools, this chair will inspire storytelling sessions, engaging students' imaginations and enhancing their learning experience.\u003cbr\u003e- 🏰 \u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed using traditional mortise and tenon carpentry techniques, this chair is not only visually striking but also extremely strong and long-lasting, giving it a medieval air.\u003cbr\u003e- 👫 \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Seating Capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e This large chair can comfortably seat up to two people, making it ideal for interactive storytelling and shared moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eTotal Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 60 cm\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eSeat Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 45 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eDurability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expertly constructed to ensure longevity and strength, making it a reliable addition to any educational environment.\u003cbr\u003e- \u003cstrong\u003eCustomization:\u003c\/strong\u003e Contact us for custom orders if specific dimensions or designs are required to fit your unique needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eElevate your storytelling sessions with the \u003cstrong\u003eOrnate Carved Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. This exquisite piece, with its unique design and robust construction, will transform any setting into a magical storytelling realm. Order now and inspire imagination and creativity in your storytelling environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003eTransform your storytelling space with the \u003cstrong\u003eOrnate Carved Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e. Order today and bring a touch of grandeur and magic to your story time!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500182888823,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1135","price":3990.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/ornate-carved-storytelling-chair-2319482.jpg?v=1759412024"},{"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=\"\/sv-se\/products\/fairytale-story-time-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eFairytale Storytellers Time Chair\u003c\/a\u003e, or browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":"log-seats","title":"Log Seats — Outdoor Storytelling Stools, Douglas Fir","description":"\u003cp\u003eHand-built log seats in solid Douglas Fir — simple, robust outdoor seating for story circles, forest school sessions, and school grounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere's a reason storytellers have always gathered people around a log — it's grounded, unhurried, and puts everyone at the same level. These log seats take that idea and build it properly: solid Douglas Fir sections, shaped and finished to last outdoors through Welsh winters and beyond. They work beautifully arranged around a storytelling throne or fire circle, tucked along a path through a sensory garden, or scattered across a woodland school ground where children gather naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach log seat is shaped from solid Douglas Fir with a flattened top for comfortable sitting, sealed with Epifanes matt varnish — three coats — for outdoor durability. The finish is intentionally natural: the grain and character of the wood are the decoration. These are working seats built for daily use, not ornaments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight: approx 35–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: approx 30–40 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWeight-bearing: suitable for adult use\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 — naturally weather-resistant, warm-grained outdoor timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium outdoor finish for long-term durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlat-topped design\u003c\/strong\u003e — comfortable for sitting, stable on uneven ground\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural aesthetic\u003c\/strong\u003e — fits any outdoor setting without looking out of place\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in sets\u003c\/strong\u003e — order multiples to create a full story circle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLog seats can be made in a range of sizes and heights — shorter for younger children, taller for adults. A set of six around a central storytelling chair or fire pit creates a compelling outdoor classroom. We can also add simple carvings or a school name if you'd like something more personalised. Tell us how many you need and we'll quote for the set.\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=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eoutdoor storytelling furniture\u003c\/a\u003e, or view the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/mushroom-stool\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eMushroom Stool\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/circular-storytelling-ring-seating\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCircular Ring Seating\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"1 Stool","offer_id":53500183806327,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1112","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Stool","offer_id":53500183839095,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1113","price":180.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Stool","offer_id":53500183871863,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1114","price":330.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/log-seats-2180951.jpg?v=1759411993"},{"product_id":"harlech-castle-circular-bench","title":"Harlech Castle Circular Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Harlech Castle Circular Bench is a monumental circular seating structure hand-carved from solid Welsh oak, inspired by the concentric walls of Harlech Castle — and one of five pieces made by Free Range Designs for Meirion's Trail, the permanent public storytelling trail through the heart of Harlech.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarlech Castle was built in the 1280s on a sheer rock above the sea, its concentric design — walls within walls, each commanding the last — making it one of the most formidable fortifications ever built in Wales. It was here that Owain Glyndŵr, the last native Prince of Wales, held his court from 1404 to 1408, using the castle as the seat of his government and the base for his extraordinary campaign for Welsh independence. The design of this bench echoes that architecture: a ring of carved oak that draws you inside, closes you in, and makes you feel — briefly — as though you are holding the high ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from 100% locally sourced solid oak — just as the castle was built from locally quarried Harlech sandstone — and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor protection. At 180 cm across and 190 cm tall, it becomes an instant landmark in any garden, school ground or public space. Children instinctively want to play in it, climb on it and tell stories from inside it. That's exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 190 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal depth: 180 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: 100% solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConcentric castle-inspired design\u003c\/strong\u003e — echoing the architectural genius of Harlech Castle's great defensive walls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart of Meirion's Trail\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of five storytelling structures made by Free Range Designs for Harlech's permanent public trail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% solid Welsh oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sourced locally, built to withstand decades of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree coats of Epifanes matt varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for lasting weather protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — a monumental, long-lasting structure for public spaces and school grounds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e180 cm across\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely theatrical in scale; a centrepiece for any outdoor setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can adapt the carved details, dimensions and design of the circular bench to suit your space. 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Contact us to discuss your commission.\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\u003eSee also our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/giant-wooden-welsh-throne\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGiant Welsh Throne\u003c\/a\u003e, also part of Meirion's Trail, and our full collection of \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs and benches for schools and public spaces\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500185149815,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1104","price":4550.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/harlech-castle-circular-bench-7662260.jpg?v=1759412006"},{"product_id":"friendship-bench-solid-oak","title":"Friendship Bench — Carved Oak School Bench","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak friendship bench for school playgrounds and gardens — built on the simple, powerful idea that any child who needs a friend can sit here, and someone will come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe friendship bench concept became part of school culture because it makes inclusion visible. It gives children a language — not a conversation they have to start, but a place they can simply be. These benches are commissioned most often by schools, PTAs and parents who want something the children will feel belongs to them: not a flat board on posts, but something carved and particular. The design — flowers, animals, story characters, a school motto — is worked out with the school, and the inscription comes as part of it. Each bench is different because each school is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather durability, the Friendship Bench seats two comfortably at 120cm wide and is made to live in the school garden, storytelling area or playground for years. \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\u003eBespoke hand-carved design — animals, flowers, story characters or your chosen theme\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription included — a school motto, a named dedication, or whatever fits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-seater, 120cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for school gardens, playgrounds and storytelling 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\u003eW120 × D60 × H130cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design is worked out with you — tell us the theme, the inscription and any specific carving requests. Schools can order on a purchase order; we’ll invoice once confirmed. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can often accommodate end-of-term deadlines. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to talk through your ideas.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53500188459383,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1092","price":1770.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/friendship-bench-cosy-2-seater-5559966.jpg?v=1759411994"},{"product_id":"bespoke-giant-book-chair","title":"Giant Book Chair for Schools","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Book Chair is a fantasy storytelling throne shaped like a stack of giant, colourful open books — designed to seat four or five children at once and built to make any playground, library or reading garden feel genuinely magical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe chair pictured was commissioned by Frogwell Primary School, with bespoke images and text engraved especially for them — every book spine a different colour, every title chosen by the school. That's the beauty of this piece: the books are yours to write. Whether it's favourite stories, school values, children's names or the titles of books your class has loved, the book spines become a permanent, carved record of your reading life together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in Douglas Fir or Oak for the main body, with a mixture of colourful reclaimed timbers making up the book spines. Finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for lasting outdoor protection — this is a piece built to outlast the children who first sit in it, and the ones who come after them.\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: 150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height: 43 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeats: 4–5 children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBespoke book titles and engravings\u003c\/strong\u003e — you choose every title, image and text on the spines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColourful mixed timbers\u003c\/strong\u003e — each book spine a different reclaimed wood in your chosen colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeats 4–5 children\u003c\/strong\u003e — a genuine group storytelling seat, perfect for guided reading or circle time outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Douglas Fir or Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — Douglas Fir (£2,200 inc. VAT) or Oak (£2,500 inc. VAT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree coats of Epifanes matt varnish\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior protection, built for permanent outdoor installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built to last decades in school playgrounds and public spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Giant Book Chair is a fully bespoke commission. You decide the book titles, the colours, the engravings, and any additional text or imagery. We'll work with you to design something that reflects your school's reading culture and becomes a fixture of your outdoor space for years to come.\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\u003eSee also our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/giant-wooden-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGiant Wooden Storytelling Chair\u003c\/a\u003e and our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs for schools\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Douglas Fir","offer_id":53500190523767,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1060","price":2420.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":53500190556535,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1061","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/bespoke-giant-book-chair-6166043.jpg?v=1759411974"},{"product_id":"products-billys-memorial-bench","title":"Billy's Memorial Bench — Superhero Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilly’s bench was made for a little boy whose mum described him in her very first email as “a little superhero” — and the bench makes that completely clear: sunflowers, lightning bolts, and the words \u003cem\u003ePOW!\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWHAM!\u003c\/em\u003e hand-carved across the backrest in comic-book style, beneath the inscription \u003cem\u003eBILLY THE BRAVE.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEllie Thompson, an editor at the parenting website My Baba, got in touch in May 2024 with an urgent request. Billy had died, and she wanted a bench for his school — somewhere the children who loved him would have a place to sit, to remember him, and to keep feeling the particular energy he’d brought to that building. The design came from who he was: sunflowers because he was bright and bold; lightning bolts because his spirit had that charge; and the words \u003cem\u003e“I am brave, I am strong, and I can do scary things”\u003c\/em\u003e because that had been his motto, and the school needed to keep hearing it after he was gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e“The bench is fantastic; thank you so much! It is so much appreciated.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e— Ellie Thompson, My Baba\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish, Billy’s bench is a three seater at 160cm — big enough for several children to sit together. It’s also available as a two seater. Your version would be designed around whoever you’re remembering, starting with a conversation about who they were. \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\u003eBespoke design reflecting the personality and story of the person remembered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved imagery, lettering and personalised inscription — example: sunflowers, lightning bolts, comic-style words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as two seater (140cm) or three seater (160cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for schools, gardens, churchyards and parks\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\u003eThree seater (as pictured): W160 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo seater: W140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us who the bench is for — their name, their personality, the images and words that feel right. We’ll draw up a design and refine it with you before we begin. Schools can order on a purchase order. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; we can often work around ceremony and unveiling deadlines. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53507817636215,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1053","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/billys-memorial-bench-3-seater-7604623.png?v=1759411985"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-owl-designed-school-lectern-with-wheels","title":"Handcrafted Owl-Designed School Lectern with Wheels","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Georgia, serif; line-height: 1.6; background-color: #f9f9f9; border: 1px solid #ccc; border-radius: 8px; padding: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: 22px; color: #333; text-align: center; margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eHandcrafted Owl-Designed School Lectern with Wheels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555; text-align: justify;\"\u003eEnhance your school or library with our \u003cstrong\u003ehandcrafted owl-designed school lectern\u003c\/strong\u003e. The intricately carved owl duo adds an artistic flair, making it not just functional but also a focal point for any educational setting. Crafted in our Welsh workshop, this lectern features sturdy wheels for easy mobility, perfect for storytelling, presentations, and classroom activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"list-style-type: none; padding-left: 0; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eUnique custom owl design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eHandcrafted for a natural aesthetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eStable, wheeled base for easy movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eComplements storytelling and reading furniture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\"\u003eMade from sustainably sourced wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; color: #555; text-align: center; margin-top: 20px;\"\u003eThis lectern brings creativity and inspiration to any educational environment, encouraging young minds to engage and participate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53508640244087,"sku":"FRD-OTH-WD-1052","price":750.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/handcrafted-owl-designed-school-lectern-with-wheels-4996829.png?v=1759411979"},{"product_id":"storytelling-throne-chair-aimees-memorial","title":"Aimee's Memorial Library Chair: A Tribute to Love and Literature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAimee's Memorial Library Throne – A Tribute to Creativity and Learning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAimee's Memorial Library Chair is a handcrafted wooden throne chair that celebrates the magic of storytelling and the enduring power of books. Designed as a heartfelt memorial, this stunning chair honors Aimee's love for literature, music, and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved from sustainable British oak, it features intricate details such as sunflowers, owls, musical notes, and engraved book spines from her favorite stories. This chair isn't just a seat—it's a throne for readers, dreamers, and storytellers. Perfect for libraries, schools, or personal spaces, it invites visitors to sit, reflect, and lose themselves in the world of stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eGrand storytelling throne design, created to spark imagination and reflection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted from 100% sustainably sourced British oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntricate carvings including sunflowers, owls, musical notes and engraved book spines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed memorial craftsmanship to honour Aimee’s love of reading and creativity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, durable finish suitable for indoor or sheltered outdoor areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: Height 200 cm | Width 80 cm | Seat Width (Back) 42 cm | Seat Width (Front) 50 cm | Seat Height 46 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eLibraries wanting a magical storytelling throne that brings reading spaces to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eSchools looking for a meaningful centrepiece for storytime and assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eMemorial gardens and reflective areas celebrating creativity and learning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eHomes of book lovers seeking a truly personal storytelling chair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"1158\"\u003eReading corners, quiet rooms and community literacy projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContact us to create your own bespoke storytelling throne and preserve memories through art and craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDiscover more carved oak storytelling chairs for schools, libraries and reading corners in our \u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1051\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/childrens-storytelling-chairs\" title=\"Children's' Storytelling Chairs\"\u003eChildren’s Storytelling Chairs Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca data-start=\"1005\" data-end=\"1096\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e,\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e all handmade to inspire young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYou can also explore our collection of \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/memorial-benches\" title=\"Handcrafted Memorial Benches\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1682\"\u003eHandcrafted Memorial Furniture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e created to honour memories through natural materials and carved artwork:\u003cbr data-start=\"1755\" data-end=\"1758\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54791578157431,"sku":"FRD-SKI-WD-1050","price":1835.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/aimees-memorial-library-chair-a-tribute-to-love-and-literature-5245177.jpg?v=1759411977"},{"product_id":"cilla-memorial-storytelling-chair","title":"Cilla — Personalised Memorial Storytelling Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA personalised memorial storytelling chair is the most meaningful piece of furniture a school can commission — a lasting tribute carved in solid oak that keeps a beloved memory alive every single day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo examples show the breadth of what's possible. The first was made in memory of \u003cstrong\u003eCilla\u003c\/strong\u003e, the much-loved school cat whose name travelled well beyond the school gates. Her portrait, surrounded by flowers and the creatures she shared her days with, is carved into every panel. The second was created for the staff and children of Snapdragon Nursery, in memory of a beloved teacher — a gentle, woodland scene that feels like a place she would have loved. Both chairs now sit at the heart of their school's outdoor space, gathering children around them every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chair is made from solid oak in our Mid Wales workshop and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish — a premium exterior finish that protects every carved detail through all weathers. The solid hand-built joinery is designed to last for decades of outdoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"I absolutely love it! I think the wood colours are fantastic — I will show it to the children tomorrow in assembly.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Sally Taylor, Headteacher, Outwoods Primary School\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 140 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth: 70 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are generously proportioned chairs, designed to feel like a throne — comfortable for adults and welcoming to children gathering around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully bespoke carving\u003c\/strong\u003e — portrait, name, date, favourite animal, flowers, or any scene that carries meaning for your school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — a durable, beautiful hardwood that holds fine portrait and relief carving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish that weathers beautifully and protects the carving year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — built in Mid Wales to last a generation of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndoor and outdoor use\u003c\/strong\u003e — equally at home in a reading corner, library, or school garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour memorial chair begins with a conversation. Who or what are you commemorating? A school mascot, a beloved teacher, a founding figure, a pet who was part of the school family? We'll work with you to sketch the design before a single cut is made — sharing references, ideas, and artwork until it feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can work to tighter timelines for significant dates — end of term, a retirement, an anniversary. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order by purchase order and pay on invoice — no upfront payment required. We're happy to provide our VAT number, bank details, and address if your school needs to register us as a supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our full range in the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e to begin your memorial chair design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55030565077367,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1042","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/cilla-memorial-storytelling-chair-handcrafted-wooden-tribute-3713504.jpg?v=1776705272"},{"product_id":"cilla-memorial-bench","title":"Cilla Memorial Bench — Carved School Cat Tribute","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak memorial bench made for Cilla — a school cat whose story, by all accounts, reached far beyond the school gates. Her portrait is engraved into the backrest, her name beneath it, and the bench sits in exactly the kind of warm garden spot she would have approved of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCilla was one of those animals who make a school what it is: known to every child, present in the corridors, with the particular emotional intelligence that cats sometimes have and humans don’t always manage. When she died, the school wanted something that would keep her there — not a plaque, not a photo on a wall, but a place in the garden you could sit at and feel her company. The bench was made alongside a matching memorial chair (shown in the fourth image) as a complete garden tribute set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for year-round outdoor use, the bench seats two adults at 140cm wide — or, as our commission notes recorded, twelve felines simultaneously. Your version can be made in memory of a school pet, a beloved animal, or a person. The portrait and inscription are worked out with you from your photos and brief. \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-engraved portrait and name of the animal or person remembered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke design worked out from photos and your brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree coats Epifanes matt varnish — fully weatherproof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo seater, 140cm wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatching memorial chair available (shown in gallery) — ask about the full set\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\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend us photos and the details — who the memorial is for, where the bench will go, any inscription or carving you’d like. We’ll draw up a design and share it before anything is carved. Schools can order on a purchase order. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55030758801783,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1041","price":1945.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/cilla-memorial-bench-handcrafted-wooden-tribute-for-schools-or-gardens-2-seater-5292818.jpg?v=1759411961"},{"product_id":"personalised-school-crest-storytelling-chair","title":"Personalised School Crest Storytelling Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eA personalised school storytelling chair is one of the most treasured things a school can own — a hand-carved throne bearing your crest, your name, and your identity, built to become the heart of your reading space for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchools right across the country have chosen this design and asked us to make it their own. The conversation is always the same: a PTA secures a grant, a leaving class votes on the design, or a school wants to mark a teacher's retirement properly — and a few weeks later a chair arrives with that school's crest carved into the back and the full school name engraved beneath it. Every chair carries a different badge, but the reaction never changes: the children gather around it immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chair is made from solid Oak or Douglas Fir in our Mid Wales workshop and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish. The solid hand-built joinery is made to withstand decades of outdoor use — in the reading garden, the forest classroom, or the library corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchool crest or logo carved into the backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — faithfully reproduced in relief carving from your artwork or badge file\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull school name engraved beneath the crest\u003c\/strong\u003e — or any dedication, quote, or inscription you choose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThemed carvings throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — animals, symbols, fairytale elements, patron saints, local wildlife: whatever holds meaning for your school community\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChoice of Oak or Douglas Fir\u003c\/strong\u003e — naturally durable hardwoods suited to permanent outdoor installation\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 — crafted in Mid Wales to last a generation of daily use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround spike available\u003c\/strong\u003e — for schools installing the chair outdoors permanently in a lawn or bark area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour chair starts with your brief. Share your school logo, your motto, the names you want inscribed, and any carving ideas — animals, local landmarks, the things that make your school yours. We'll sketch a design for your approval before we cut a single line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese chairs are regularly commissioned by PTAs using grant funding, by leaving Year 6 classes as a legacy gift, and by schools marking a teacher's retirement or a founding anniversary. If you have a budget and a deadline, tell us — we'll work with both.\u003c\/p\u003e\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 — no upfront payment required. If your school needs to register us as a supplier first, we can provide our VAT number, bank details, and address on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse examples in the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to begin your design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55031067509111,"sku":"FRD-CHA-WD-1040","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/st-peters-rc-school-storytelling-chair-custom-crest-design-1435748.jpg?v=1759411956"},{"product_id":"custom-children-s-memorial-bench","title":"Children's Memorial Bench — Carved \u0026 Illustrated Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA children’s memorial bench in solid oak, carved and hand-painted with everything that mattered to them — favourite characters, animals, colours, and the words that defined them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench pictured was made for Inaaya Azhar. Stitch from Lilo \u0026amp; Stitch features on one leg, holding a purple bowling ball; a monkey hangs from the armrest; a princess cat, a unicorn and an owl run along the backboard. A wheelchair is carved in too — because Inaaya used one, and because leaving it out would have made the bench less true. Her name, her dates, and the Lilo \u0026amp; Stitch quote her family chose are all carved into the timber:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Ohana means family. Family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.”\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe work closely with each family through the design process — sharing drawings, making amendments, getting every character right. These benches take time because they earn their place. Built from solid oak with hand-painted details in weatherproof artist pigments for lasting colour outdoors. \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\u003eBespoke design built entirely around the child’s personality, passions and story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and painted characters, animals and personal details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePersonalised inscription, name and dates carved into the timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeatherproof artist pigments for lasting colour outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for schools, parks, gardens and family memorial 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\u003eStandard: W140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther sizes available — contact us to discuss\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us about your child — the characters they loved, the things they did, the words that feel right. We’ll work with you through design drawings before anything is carved. Schools can order on a purchase order. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; complex commissions with extensive artwork may take a little longer. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55192340595063,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1037","price":2255.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/childrens-memorial-bench-hand-carved-colourfully-illustrated-tribute-in-oak-8608379.jpg?v=1759411961"},{"product_id":"sheep-storytelling-chair","title":"Cadair Ddefaid – Sheep Storytelling Throne","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"468\"\u003eBring a touch of rural magic to your school or outdoor space with our hand-carved \u003cstrong data-start=\"366\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eSheep Storytelling Chair\u003c\/strong\u003e, lovingly crafted in our Mid-Wales workshop from sustainably sourced oak \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"468\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑🐑\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"470\" data-end=\"795\"\u003eInspired by the local heritage of Shepton Mallet, where sheep are a cherished symbol of the landscape, this chair features an intricately carved Swaledale ram and two peaceful lambs resting on the arms. Every detail – from the curled fleece to the natural grain of the oak – is designed to spark imagination and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"876\"\u003ePerfect for school playgrounds, nature gardens, libraries, or community spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"891\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"891\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"894\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eHandcrafted from solid oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eDesigned and made in Mid-Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eSealed for outdoor durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1027\"\u003eEngraved with a Swaledale ram and lambs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003ePerfect for literacy corners and outdoor classrooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Width - 70cm, depth 70cm, Height 140cm. These are large chairs and easily accommodate adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1509\" data-end=\"1567\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1589\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePersonalisation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1569\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eWe can recreate this design with your own cat, dog, mascot or school pet. Upload a photo or get in touch to discuss your tribute idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1744\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e🐑 Custom designs available – just ask!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExplore more hand-carved reading thrones in our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/childrens-storytelling-chairs\" title=\"Children’s Storytelling Chairs\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"358\"\u003eChildren’s Storytelling Chairs Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e — woodland, animal and outdoor designs for schools, playgrounds and community spaces:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55260243984759,"sku":"FRD-CHA-WD-1035","price":1540.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/cadair-ddefaid-sheep-throne-9137288.jpg?v=1759411959"},{"product_id":"handcrafted-oak-memorial-bench","title":"Together We’ve Grown Memorial Bench — School Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome phrases earn their permanence. “Together we’ve grown” is one of them — and at Duston Eldean, they carved it into a bench. Not a noticeboard, not a display, but something that will sit in the school grounds for decades and carry those words through every passing year and every new cohort of children who sit on it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench is built around a central tree, hand-carved in solid oak and painted in the colours of a woodland that feels like a children’s storybook — warm and alive and rooted. The tree is the school. The branches are the children who grew there. The roots hold everything that came before. It’s the kind of design that works as a bench, as a tribute, and as a teaching moment all at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf your school is marking the end of an era, honouring a community, or simply creating a place in the grounds that means something, this is the kind of commission we love. Bring us the phrase, the imagery, the spirit of the place — and we’ll carve it properly. Made from solid oak, finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eorder on invoice\u003c\/a\u003e — once ordered, it’s confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved central tree in solid oak — hand-painted woodland colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved and painted inscription — “Together we’ve grown” (or your own words)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSchool name or location can be added to the design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully bespoke — any inscription, any imagery, any school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for outdoor durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid hand-built joinery throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as 3-seater (160cm) or 2-seater (140cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree-seater bench (as shown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 160cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-seater bench\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 140cm | Depth: 60cm | Height: 120cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSchools and community groups often come to us with a phrase, a theme, a leaving year, or someone they want to honour. We design collaboratively — sketch, revise, agree — until the bench is unmistakably yours. Lead time is typically 4–5 weeks. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55329744945527,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1027","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/together-weve-grown-oak-memorial-bench-6920907.jpg?v=1759411955"},{"product_id":"tree-of-life-viking-throne-chair","title":"Viking Throne — Yggdrasil Tree of Life, Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Viking Throne for Epic Storytellers is a hand-carved solid oak throne built around a central Yggdrasil panel — the Norse Tree of Life — flanked by twin dragon totems and interwoven knotwork that runs the full height of the backrest. It is one of the most ambitious chairs we make, and one of the most striking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Tree of Life sits at the centre because it belongs there: roots below, branches above, the whole world held within it. The dragons face each other across the panel, carved in the round with scales and coiled tails. The knotwork fills every space between them. Sitting in this chair for story time is not a neutral act — it announces that what is about to happen matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved and finished by hand in our Mid Wales workshop from solid oak, with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor use. Also available with a natural oil finish for indoor settings — get in touch if you prefer the indoor option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal height: 150 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal width: 80 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat depth: 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\u003eCentral Yggdrasil (Tree of Life) panel\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-carved Norse mythology at the heart of the backrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin dragon totems\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved in the round, flanking the central panel on both sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNorse knotwork throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — interlaced pattern filling the full backrest, hand-drawn and hand-carved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for indoor and outdoor use in schools, libraries and storytelling spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish, indoor oil finish available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — each chair individually made, no two identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can carve runes into the base rail — a name, a date, a phrase, or a school motto in Norse script. The knotwork animals can be changed: wolf, raven, bear, serpent — whatever mythology means most to you or your school. We can also add a school crest or incorporate specific symbols into the panel. We will sketch the design before any carving begins so you can see exactly what you are getting.\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 will provide all details required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, see our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/carved-viking-throne-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eCeltic Knotwork Viking Throne\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/viking-legend-bench-throne\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eViking Legend Bench Throne\u003c\/a\u003e for more Norse designs, or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":55723873534327,"sku":"FRD-BEN-WD-1016","price":2220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/yggdrasil-storytelling-throne-viking-chair-9032754.jpg?v=1763460266"},{"product_id":"memorial-bench-hand-carved-oak-personalised","title":"Hand-Carved Oak Memorial Bench — Bespoke, Personalised","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery one of our memorial benches begins with a person, not a product — their animals, their landscapes, their words, carved into solid Welsh oak by hand and placed somewhere that holds their memory permanently outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe have made memorial benches featuring gambolling goats and mountain scenery, family silhouettes against a coastal horizon, owls in ancient trees, rugby roses, horses, dogs, butterflies and birds. We have carved inscriptions, poems, dates, names — and hidden details that only the family knows are there. No two benches are the same. Each one starts with a conversation about a person, and ends as something that looks like no other bench in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur benches are made from solid Welsh oak in our Mid Wales workshop, finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish for all-weather outdoor use. They are built to live outdoors permanently in gardens, school grounds, churchyards, memorial parks and coastal paths — and to be sat in, every day, for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntirely bespoke carving\u003c\/strong\u003e — wildlife, landscapes, family scenes, portraits, symbols or anything that was meaningful to your loved one\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalised inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e — name, dates, a poem, a favourite saying, or words chosen by your family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for permanent outdoor placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium all-weather exterior finish, proven in outdoor settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo sizes as standard\u003c\/strong\u003e — 150 cm (2–3 seat) or 180 cm (3–4 seat); bespoke dimensions on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional ground-fixing kit\u003c\/strong\u003e — pre-drilled feet for permanent installation in grass or paving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — every bench carved by the same small team, from brief to delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard: 150 cm wide (2–3 seat) or 180 cm wide (3–4 seat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth approximately 60 cm, height approximately 110–120 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke sizes, heights and backrest designs on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA memorial bench commission begins with a conversation — about who this person was, what they loved, and where the bench will live. We can work from photographs, poems, sketches, or simply your words. From there we design, refine together, and carve. Families often share that the process itself becomes part of the remembrance — a chance to gather the details that mattered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLead time is typically 4–5 weeks. Schools and community organisations can order via purchase order and pay on invoice. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin your design.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55906680996215,"sku":"FRD-BEN-OAK-1014","price":1960.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/memorial-bench-hand-carved-oak-personalised-inscription-wildlife-motifs-3086833.jpg?v=1760945181"},{"product_id":"school-nursery-fairy-arch","title":"My Little Stars Nursery Arch — Bespoke Garden Entrance","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved wooden garden arch designed for My Little Stars Nursery in Coventry — 3 metres wide, with gate and fence panels, built to transform an outdoor play area into a storybook space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen My Little Stars Nursery in Coventry set about creating a fairy garden for their children, they found our work on Pinterest and got in touch to have something designed just for them. The arch spans 3 metres and includes a gate and fence panels on either side, framing the entrance to their outdoor play area with colour and imagination. It's carved from sustainably sourced hardwood and filled with the things that catch a young child's eye: stars, flowers, a fox, an owl, ladybirds, and birds — each one placed so that no matter which direction a small person is looking, there's something new to notice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from sustainably sourced hardwood with solid hand-built joinery throughout, finished with Epifanes matt varnish — three coats — for long-term outdoor durability. The painted and carved motifs are sealed separately. This is a permanent outdoor structure, designed to be a lasting feature of the nursery grounds rather than a seasonal decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArch width: 3 metres (this commission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes gate and fence panels on either side\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAll dimensions bespoke — sized to your entrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSustainably sourced hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e — strong, weather-resistant, long-lived\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e — stars, flowers, fox, owl, ladybirds, birds\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\u003eGate and fence panel option\u003c\/strong\u003e — frames a complete entrance, not just an archway\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — permanent outdoor installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommissioned by My Little Stars Nursery, Coventry\u003c\/strong\u003e — proven in early years settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery arch we make starts with a conversation about your space, your theme, and the children who will pass through it every day. Width, height, motifs, colours, school name or logo, gate style — all are decided together. Some clients want a simple arch; others want an arch, gate, and full fence run. We quote based on what you describe. Contact us to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 6–8 weeks for large-scale commissions. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools and nurseries 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 all \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/hobbit-furniture\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003efairy and woodland garden structures\u003c\/a\u003e, or see the \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/arch-for-studfold-fairy-trail\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eTwo Stone Wishes Fairy Arch\u003c\/a\u003e for another commission example.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56076572459383,"sku":"FRD-ARC-WD-1012","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/school-star-arch_04copy.jpg?v=1763921498"},{"product_id":"hand-carved-oak-storytelling-bench","title":"Karen's Storytelling Chair — Nursery, Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak memorial storytelling chair created in loving memory of Karen, a nursery teacher whose warmth and love of stories shaped a generation of children at St Aidan's Nursery — now a permanent gathering place in their garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brief from St Aidan's was simple and heartfelt: a chair that felt like Karen. What emerged from the workshop was an ancient oak tree carved at the centre of the backrest, its branches spreading wide into a protective canopy over two sleeping woodland friends — a fox and a badger — symbolising rest, peace and the cycles of nature that Karen brought alive in her storytelling. Small carved birds sit in the branches. A bee, a butterfly and a ladybird move through the scene. Across the top banner, the words \"Karen's Storytelling Chair\" are carved in oak; along the footrest, a lyric from one of her favourite songs: \"Never forget where you've come here from.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGayle Farquhar, who led the St Aidan's team, described it simply: \u003cem\u003e\"Stunning forever storytelling chair in memory of a special person, friend and colleague. The chair is full of charm and character — my staff and our nursery children absolutely love it. The special animals and insects capture both ours and the children's imagination. The chair is more than we imagined and we are grateful that Suzanne and team listened to our ideas and personalised it to make Karen's Chair so special.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChairs like Karen's are built to last — carved by hand, finished for the outdoors, and designed to be sat in, every day, by generations of children who will not know Karen's name but will hear stories in her chair. That feels right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAncient oak tree canopy carved into the backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — sleeping fox and badger beneath the branches, birds, bee, butterfly and ladybird throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePersonalised name banner and inscription\u003c\/strong\u003e — carved lettering across the top and along the footrest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for permanent outdoor use in school gardens and nurseries\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish for all-weather durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-seater or three-seater\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose above; generous proportions for an adult reader and a group of children gathered round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — every detail designed in close collaboration with the commissioning family or school\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 120 cm high × 140 cm wide × 60 cm deep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: solid Welsh oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat: designed for an adult reader with children gathered alongside\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe build memorial storytelling chairs to honour teachers, beloved members of school communities, parents, grandparents — anyone whose story deserves a place to be told. The design always begins with a conversation: who was this person, what did they love, what do you want the children to feel when they sit in their chair? From there we sketch, carve and build something entirely personal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLead time is typically 4–5 weeks, though we can often accommodate tighter deadlines for school events and end-of-term dedications — just tell us when you need it. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools can order via purchase order and pay on invoice. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin your design.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Two Seater","offer_id":56112087859575,"sku":"FRD-ARC-WD-1009","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Seater","offer_id":56112087892343,"sku":"FRD-ARC-WD-1010","price":2320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/freerange_029copy.jpg?v=1763921494"},{"product_id":"billy-s-memorial-bench","title":"Billy's Memorial Bench — Toy Story, Lego \u0026 Football","description":"\u003cp\u003eA memorial bench made for a boy called Billy who loved Toy Story, Lego and Boston United — his favourite characters, his club’s crest and his own handwriting all carved and painted into the oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBilly’s family worked with us on every detail. Woody from Toy Story stands on one side; a Minecraft Creeper on the other; Boston United’s football crest fills the centre panel; and the legs are painted as Lego blocks in the bright colours Billy always reached for. Most extraordinary of all: Billy’s own handwriting is reproduced in the timber, preserved exactly as he made it, alongside his signature heart. This bench doesn’t just carry his name — it carries his hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt from solid oak with painted details in weatherproof artist pigments, this bench will stand in its spot — school grounds, a park, a family garden — with the same energy Billy brought to the world. Available as a two seater (£1,960) or three seater (£2,110). You can read the full story of this commission on our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/blogs\/hot-out-the-workshop\/%F0%9F%8C%88-billy-s-bench-a-magical-memorial-in-oak\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eworkshop blog\u003c\/a\u003e. \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\u003eBespoke design reflecting the personality, passions and story of the person remembered\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-carved and painted characters, football crest, Lego-style blocks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoved one’s handwriting reproduced in carved timber — unique to this commission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeatherproof artist pigments for lasting colour outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as two seater (£1,960) or three seater (£2,110)\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\u003eTwo seater: W140 × D60 × H120cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree seater: W160 × D60 × H120cm (approx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeat height approx 45cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us who the bench is for — their name, the things they loved, any handwriting or drawings you’d like preserved in the timber. We work closely with families and schools through the design process. Typical lead time is 4–5 weeks; complex commissions with extensive artwork may take a little longer. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to start the conversation.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Two Seater","offer_id":56113223893367,"sku":"FRD-ARC-OAK-1007","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three Seater","offer_id":56113223926135,"sku":"FRD-ARC-OAK-1008","price":2320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/freerange_019copy.jpg?v=1763921493"},{"product_id":"fantasy-carved-woodland-arch-bespoke-handcrafted-entrance-archway","title":"Fantasy Carved Woodland Arch","description":"\u003cp\u003eCommissioned by Kingston Lacy for their Lapland Christmas experience, this arch fills an entire entranceway with British woodland wildlife — each creature individually carved and painted, so that walking through it feels like stepping through the pages of a nature book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the tawny owl and watchful fox at eye level to the squirrels and hare higher up the frame, every animal is shaped by hand and placed with intention. Oak leaves, beech, and maple weave between them. The arch was designed to create a moment — that pause before a threshold where a child stops, looks up, and asks a question — and from the photographs of Kingston Lacy, it does exactly that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from sustainably sourced timber with 3D layered carving and painted highlights sealed for outdoor use. Custom text or a name can be carved across the top — this commission reads “Kingston Lacy.” Every arch is made to your own brief. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully hand-carved and painted — tawny owl, deer, fox, badger, squirrel, hare, birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D layered carving with painted highlights sealed for outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCustom text or name carved across the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for year-round outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommissioned for Kingston Lacy, National Trust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypical size approx. 2.2m tall × 1.4m wide — all dimensions bespoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade to order in Mid Wales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical size approx. 2.2m tall × 1.4m wide — all dimensions bespoke to your site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose your own animals, theme, colours, and carved text. We’ll work from your brief and adapt every detail to your setting. Get in touch via our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact page\u003c\/a\u003e. Typical lead time 6–8 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56175034040695,"sku":"FRD-ARC-WD-1006","price":3600.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/woodland-arch-detail-carved-owl-deer-free-range-designs.jpg?v=1763921492"},{"product_id":"carved-oak-memorial-bench-personalised-school","title":"Phoenix \u0026 Dove Memorial Bench — Carved Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hand-carved oak memorial bench for a beloved teacher, built around the symbols that mattered most to the community that commissioned it — a rising phoenix, two doves in flight, and the words \"Be Kind\" carved into the front stretcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe brief for this bench came from a school community who had lost someone whose legacy was not just what they taught, but how they taught it. The design reflects that: the phoenix rising from each back post represents renewal and the continuation of influence; the two doves represent peace. The hand-carved landscape on the backrest shows three crosses on a hillside, birds in flight and rolling clouds — an image of faith, hope and open skies. And at the front, visible to everyone who sits here or passes by: \"Be Kind.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe bench now lives in a memorial garden. Shown here as an example of the bespoke school and community benches we make, it demonstrates how a commission can hold an entire value system in a single piece of carved oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRising phoenix finials on each back post\u003c\/strong\u003e — symbols of renewal and a life that continues to inspire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo carved doves\u003c\/strong\u003e — representing peace and remembrance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved landscape on the backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — three crosses on a hillside, birds in flight, rolling clouds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Be Kind\" inscription on the front stretcher\u003c\/strong\u003e — the school's message carved forward in oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built for permanent outdoor installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — all-weather exterior finish for schools, memorial gardens and churchyards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed in collaboration with the commissioning community, carved by hand throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard sizes: 150 cm wide (2–3 seat) or 180 cm wide (3–4 seat)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepth approximately 60 cm, height approximately 110–120 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBespoke carving, sizes and post designs on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe design memorial benches for schools, churches, faith communities and families who want something that carries meaning beyond an inscription. If there are symbols, scripture, mottos or values that defined the person you are remembering, we will build them in — on the back posts, the stretcher, the backrest, even the legs. Nothing is off the table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLead time is typically 4–5 weeks. \u003cstrong\u003ePrices include VAT.\u003c\/strong\u003e Schools and community organisations can order via purchase order and pay on invoice. \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGet in touch to begin your design.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56182160261495,"sku":"FRD-OTH-OAK-1005","price":2155.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/school_memorial_bench.jpg?v=1763921489"},{"product_id":"carved-oak-woodland-throne-nature-storytelling-chair-with-floral-vines","title":"Nicky's Throne — Personalised Storytelling Chair","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Personalised School Storytelling Chair is a hand-carved oak throne that feels as though it grew from the woodland itself — and can be made to carry your school's identity, your community's story, or a name that deserves to be remembered in wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe example shown is Nicky's Throne: twisting vines rise up both side posts, balanced with delicate carved flowers and leaves that tumble across the frame. The backrest curves softly, giving the chair a flowing silhouette that feels organic rather than built. Everything is sculpted by hand from solid Welsh oak — no CNC, no shortcuts — which means each chair has a presence and a warmth that machine-made furniture simply cannot replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish, this chair is made for outdoor life. The solid hand-built joinery holds up to years of daily use in a forest classroom, a reading garden, or a school library corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-carved twisting vines, flowers, and leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e — organic, flowing forms sculpted entirely by hand from solid Welsh oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCurved, flowing backrest\u003c\/strong\u003e — a soft silhouette that gives the chair a natural, grown-from-the-forest presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFully personalised to order\u003c\/strong\u003e — names, school crests, symbols, specific plants or creatures: we design to your brief\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak construction\u003c\/strong\u003e — exceptionally durable hardwood with a warm, rich grain that deepens with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium exterior finish that protects the carving and weathers beautifully outdoors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid hand-built joinery\u003c\/strong\u003e — made in our Mid Wales workshop, built for decades of outdoor use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTell us whose chair this is and what it should say about them. A name carved into the crest. A favourite flower running up the side posts. A school motto tucked into the base. Woodland creatures that live in the hedgerows nearby. We sketch the design, share it with you, and only start cutting once you love it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical lead time is 4–5 weeks, though we can 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. We're happy to provide our VAT number, bank details, and address if your school needs to register us as a supplier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the full range in our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e to begin your design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FreeRangeDesigns","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56182207086967,"sku":"FRD-OTH-OAK-1004","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/woodland-throne-09.jpg?v=1763921489"},{"product_id":"children-s-storytelling-chair-carved-oak-bunny-reading-throne","title":"Bunny Reading Chair — Hand-Carved \u0026 Painted Oak","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bunny Reading Chair is a hand-carved solid oak storytelling throne with a carved bunny at the centre, surrounded by hand-painted flowers, musical notes and bright red hearts — a joyful, imaginative chair that feels lifted straight out of a storybook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally made as Lauren's Chair, this design captures everything that makes a storytelling chair work for younger children — the carved bunny is immediately recognisable and beloved, the painted details give children things to find and point at, and the tall flowing back and rounded arms make the whole thing feel magical and safe at the same time. It is at its best in a nursery, a reception classroom, or a cosy library reading corner where small children gather for story time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarved and painted by hand in our Mid Wales workshop, from solid Welsh oak, and finished with three coats of Epifanes matt varnish. No two are ever quite the same — each one is painted individually, which means the colours and details have their own character.\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 bunny with painted flowers, hearts and musical notes\u003c\/strong\u003e — individually painted in the workshop, vivid and detailed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChild-friendly proportions\u003c\/strong\u003e — lower seat height designed for nursery and early years settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSolid Welsh oak\u003c\/strong\u003e — sustainably sourced, built to last through years of school use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEpifanes matt varnish, 3 coats\u003c\/strong\u003e — premium finish protecting the painted detail and natural oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandmade in Mid Wales\u003c\/strong\u003e — every chair individually made and painted, no two identical\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour Version\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can personalise the Bunny Chair with a child's name, a school name, a favourite animal alongside the bunny, or different colours to suit your setting. We can also swap the bunny for a different creature entirely if you have a particular animal in mind — we have made versions with hedgehogs, mice, squirrels and ducks for different nurseries and schools. Tell us what would make this chair belong to your space.\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 first, we will provide all details needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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, explore the full \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/collections\/storytelling-chairs\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003estorytelling chairs collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or see our \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/products\/hobbit-storytelling-chair\" style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eHobbit Chair\u003c\/a\u003e for another child-scale option. You can also \u003ca href=\"\/sv-se\/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":56182519693687,"sku":"FRD-OTH-OAK-1003","price":1265.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/files\/CHILDRENS-STORYTELLING-CHAIR-3.jpg?v=1763921486"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0267\/7673\/1729\/collections\/school-playground-furniture-8205063_83cafc59-68e5-497a-90f2-a249bac89370.jpg?v=1778770092","url":"https:\/\/freerangingdesigns.com\/sv-se\/collections\/school-playground-furniture.oembed","provider":"FreeRangeDesigns","version":"1.0","type":"link"}