About

I’m Chris, and I founded Forest & Fable in 2019. Based in the heart of Nottinghamshire, a landscape defined by the heritage of the Great Oak, I set out to build furniture that honours the tradition of British woodworking while meeting the demands of the modern home.

When you commission a piece, it doesn't move down an assembly line. From the selection of raw timber to the final finish, every part of your furniture passes through my hands. It’s a personal process, shared only with my workshop buddy, Alfie (the dog).

My journey was driven by a need to create things with soul. That commitment led me to become not only an Etsy Best Seller with my signature Oak Picture Ledges, but the craftsman behind some of Nottingham’s most distinct café interiors.

In an age of fast furniture, I choose the path of intentional design and craftsmanship. Every piece is built from sustainably sourced, prime-grade hardwoods like American Black Walnut and European Oak. I hand-select every board for its grain character and stability, ensuring I’m building furniture to be inherited, not replaced.

Everything from design to delivery is handled personally by me (and quality checked by Alfie, of course). Because I am a small-scale workshop, I have the freedom to work closely with you to create something unique.

If you have a project in mind, let’s talk about how we can make it a reality.