I'm John, the owner and creator of Big Timber and an arborist with over 20 years of experience. My work has taken me across the UK and Europe, giving me a deep understanding of trees and their value. Through Big Timber I'm combining that expertise with my passion for handcrafting bespoke furniture.

Over the years I've seen incredible veteran trees felled, only for their wood to be turned into biomass or firewood. My aim is to give these trees a second life, transforming them into beautiful, handcrafted furniture that can be enjoyed for generations.

Even when nature cannot be preserved in its original form, I believe we can find sustainable ways to honour its beauty and keep it alive through craftmanship. Having recently collaborated with the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew and with several other exciting projects in the pipeline, I hope you enjoy my work and the stories these pieces have to tell.