Crafting Comfort: The Art of Handmade Timber Armchairs
In our workshop, every timber armchair begins as a conversation between craftsman and wood. We listen to what each piece of Tasmanian Timber wants to become, feeling for the grain that will provide the strongest structure and the most beautiful finish. There’s an intimacy to creating armchairs that differs from any other furniture – these pieces will cradle bodies, support quiet moments of reflection, and witness countless stories unfold.
When you settle into one of our handcrafted chairs, you’re experiencing decades of perfected technique. Each curve, each joint, each carefully sanded surface represents our commitment to creating furniture that doesn’t just fill a space, but transforms it into something special. We believe a quality wooden armchair should feel like an old friend – reliable, comfortable, and always there when you need it most.
The Perfect Accent Armchair for Every Space
Creating the ideal accent armchair requires understanding how furniture can completely change a room’s personality. In our experience, the right single armchair doesn’t just provide seating; it becomes a focal point that draws the eye and anchors the entire space. We’ve learned that Tasmanian Blackwood creates dramatic accent pieces with its rich, dark tones, while our lighter timbers offer subtle elegance that complements rather than competes.
Each accent armchair we craft undergoes the same meticulous process as our larger pieces. We hand-select timber that showcases the most striking grain patterns, knowing that an accent piece needs to hold its own visually. The joinery work becomes even more critical here – every line must be perfect because these chairs often stand alone, inviting closer inspection from anyone who enters the room.
Bringing Craftsmanship Outdoors
Our outdoor armchair collection represents some of our most challenging and rewarding work. Creating timber outdoor armchairs that can withstand Tasmania’s harsh weather while maintaining their beauty requires selecting only the most durable species and applying traditional techniques that have been tested by generations of craftsmen.
Whether you’re looking for a single outdoor armchair for quiet morning coffees or planning an outdoor armchair set for entertaining, we choose timbers like Tasmanian Oak that naturally resist moisture and UV damage. Our finishing process involves multiple hand-applied coats that penetrate deep into the wood, creating protection from within rather than just surface coating. These pieces age gracefully, developing character marks that tell the story of seasons spent under open skies.
The Beauty of Custom and Bespoke Design
There’s something deeply satisfying about creating a custom armchair that perfectly fits both a space and its owner. Our bespoke armchairs process begins with understanding how you live, what brings you comfort, and what role this piece will play in your daily life. Perhaps you need deeper seats for curling up with books, or specific arm heights for your favorite knitting position.
Working on bespoke armchairs allows us to showcase techniques that rarely see the light of day in mass production. Hand-carved details, custom proportions, and unique timber combinations become possible when we’re creating just for you. Every custom armchair becomes a collaboration between your vision and our expertise, resulting in furniture that truly belongs nowhere else but your home.
Your Story, Our Craft
Every armchair that leaves our workshop carries with it the promise of comfort, durability, and timeless beauty that only comes from working with sustainable Tasmanian timber and the time-honoured techniques of Craig Howard & Son.