Castell Carreg Studio: A Chair Makers Workshop
A glimpse into the Castell Carreg chair making studio workshop on the Mamhilad Park Estate, Pontypool, South Wales. On entering the workshop you are greeted with the smell of freshly planed wood and a comforting atmosphere, surrounded by wood, plants and light. You are most welcome to visit the showroom and to see the extensive choice of colour pallets on display, there is much to see and to choose from. Come and experience what is is like to own a Welsh stick chair of your own!
❋ Hand-crafted designs made in WalesThe chairs that are made in the studio are hand-crafted and made in Wales. Traditional joinery techniques are used to craft the chairs all built to last and to be passed down the generations.
❋ Sustainable MaterialsThe studio uses responsibly sourced materials for making Welsh stick chairs, that come from well managed sources. The water based milk paint used to finish the chairs is non-toxic and VOC free.
❋ Bespoke measurmentsBecause chairs are made individually, they can be made to your specific requirements. Taller, shorter, wider or narrower and in a wide range of colours to choose from. You are most welcome to sit in and try the different designs in the studio.
❋ Delivery service availableIf you wish for your chair to be delivered, a courier service can be arranged following the 6-8week lead time after the creation of your chair. Please contact the studio using the form on the contacts page here on the website for more information.
View of the Mamhilad Park Estate, the home of Castell Carreg furniture.
Visits to the studio are welcome. Come and experience what it feels like to sit in a custom made Welsh stick chair, handcrafted in Wales.