I make furniture for people who want more from their homes than function alone.
My work sits between architecture, sculpture, and the older traditions of cabinetmaking. Each piece is designed and built by hand in my Kerikeri workshop, using solid timber, considered proportions, and joinery that is intended to last beyond a single lifetime.
I am interested in furniture as a form of permanence, and objects that gather family, hold memory, and become part of the emotional fabric of a home.
I grew up around practical men who could make things with their hands. My father and Poppa worked in humble sheds, where repairs, tools, and small acts of making were part of ordinary life. I did not understand it then, but those early spaces gave me my first sense that objects could carry importance and care.
The real turning point came when my young family and I found ourselves surrounded by the kind of disposable furniture that fills modern homes quickly and leaves them empty of meaning.
Around that time I read William Morris’s News From Nowhere. It gave language to something I already felt: that work should have dignity, that objects should be made with care, and that beauty belongs in ordinary life.
I began building in a small shed with hand tools. At first it was practical. Over time it became a refusal of the idea that furniture should be temporary.
Timber is not only a material to me. It is a living record of weather, soil, age, stress, and growth. But I do not simply let the tree decide the work. I bring it into conversation with geometry, proportion, architecture, and restraint.
The aim is not to make rustic furniture. The aim is to make resolved furniture, pieces where the natural life of the timber is disciplined into form.
My work has been commissioned for homes throughout New Zealand. Clients often come to me when they are seeking something more considered than retail furniture, a piece designed for their room and the long future of the home.
Many of my clients describe the finished work not simply as furniture, but something they expect to live with, care for, and eventually pass on.
“Our sideboard is a work of art created by a master craftsman. Lloyd listened carefully to what we wanted, came up with a beautiful concept drawing and then involved us in the creative process from start to finish. His kindness, generosity and sheer love for what he does made working together a joy. The result is a beautifully unique piece of furniture that we will treasure forever. Thank you Lloyd.” – Hannah Hill
If you are considering a dining table, cabinet, bed, media piece, or another significant work for your home, the next step is to send a short enquiry and, if the project feels aligned, we can arrange a time to discuss the space together.
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If you want superb craftsmanship, amazing attention to detail, helpful, down to earth communication … More and a willingness to weave in bespoke design - Lloyd is your woodworking artisan.We initially discovered him online, as we were in the market for a hand made king size bed that we could place in our new home, and cherish for eternity. After organising this with Lloyd, we played the waiting game for a few weeks (yes, as has been mentioned previously, quality workmanship takes time!) and took delivery of an absolutely stunning piece of furniture. It went together perfectly, and the American walnut timber was a joy to behold.We were so stoked, that we returned to him for another piece for our lounge room audio visual area - only this time it wasn’t an off the shelf design... The unit was based on one of his designs, but required lots of working together to achieve the desired fit and appearance. It was a pleasure to work with such a nice guy, and we ended up with another American walnut masterpiece that we enjoy every day. Thanks so much for your patience and artistic flair with this one - Lee-Anne and I couldn’t recommend you highly enough!Thanks mate! -
I discovered Lloyd on Gumtree after I was disappointed with the service I received at an upmarket … More furniture distributir who I purchased a Tasie oak bed from recently.So I looked online, and came across Lloyd. I was drawn to his philosophy of using reclaimed materials and that he was a local craftsman using artisan tools appealed to me.The process of working with Lloyd was an absolute pleasure, he kept us updated on on the progress of our pieces throughout the entire time it took to build our desk and drawers.The desk and drawers are of an exceptional quality and I love that they were made with such care and by hand.I would recommend Lloyd’s service to anyone looking for a very special experience.Thank you Lloyd.
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDLloyd was a true professional & a gentlemen; a pleasure to deal with, … More he performed exquisite craftsmanship, with regards to the Table, Bench Seats & Custom Shelf in which he fabricated for myself.He assisted with my original design, always contacting me along the way to offer advise & seek permission for minor alterations. He went above & beyond the traditional requirements.Value was great; commercially better then a Tier 1 Furniture Supplier, with the ability to have your own furniture grown & handcrafted in Australia. This is extremely rare in today's day & age.Turnaround (supply) wasn't as fast as a Tier 1 Furniture Supplier, however, can you put a time-frame on art? I would say no. Hence for the aforementioned reasons above I'll be utilising Lloyd Brooke Furniture Services again
