Crafted with Care
Our Journey: Building Beautiful Homes
Welcome to Lion and Bear Ltd. We are a family-owned furniture brand built on a shared dream: to create beautiful, high-quality, and functional pieces made from natural solid wood.
While our vision of designing handcrafted wooden furniture began more than a decade ago, we’re proud to finally bring it to life. After years of research, planning, and refining our approach, we’ve launched our workshop with a focus on modern wood furniture that blends timeless design with everyday durability.
Furniture made from real wood should be more than just functional; it should reflect your personality, support your lifestyle, and bring warmth to your space. Whether you’re searching for a custom dining table, a cozy solid wood chair, or a statement piece for your living room, our collection is crafted to fit seamlessly into modern homes.
As a family business, we take pride in every detail: sourcing and kiln-drying our wood, designing with comfort in mind, carefully sanding and varnishing to perfection. We’re honored to be a part of your journey in creating a home that feels truly yours.
How it starts
Every piece of furniture starts long before the first cut of wood. It all begins with locally sourced wood. Once the timber arrives, it undergoes a careful preparation process to ensure it’s strong, stable, and ready to last for years.
First, we take the wood to a kiln for drying. There, it spends about a month slowly releasing moisture. This step is essential; it not only kills any insects inside the wood but also helps prevent future warping or cracking.
After kiln drying, the timber returns to our workshop, where it’s left to acclimatize for a week. This allows the wood to adjust to our local temperature and humidity before we start cutting and assembling.
It’s a slow process, but it’s the only way to ensure that each piece we craft remains beautiful, stable, and built to last.
Wood we use
We choose sustainably grown woods — mango, cypress, and pine. Each has its own character and story, and together they allow us to create furniture that’s both beautiful and ethical.
Mango wood comes from mango trees that have stopped bearing fruit. Instead of being discarded, the trees are harvested and given a second life as solid, durable hardwood. Mango wood has a naturally warm grain and rich texture, making every piece unique.
Cypress and pine are both commercially grown softwoods, known for their even colour and smooth surface – perfect for furniture that’s finished with stains. While they’re softer than mango, they remain strong, versatile, and budget-friendly, making them a great choice for many designs.
Our Core Values
At Lion and Bear Furniture, our core values guide our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.