“Beautifully crafted table…. Excellent communication….Kept to our budget and timeframe. So professional.” — Freida & Robert, Google Review
Most dining table commissions sit between $7,000–$12,000 + GST, depending on scale, timber and detailing.
Cabinets, sideboards and more involved storage pieces vary more widely, but large cabinets begin around $8,000–$12,000 + GST and can increase with scale, complexity and hardware.
The best way to understand the right level for your piece is to begin with the room, the proportions and the role the furniture needs to play.
Most pieces take around 6–10 weeks to build once the design, dimensions and timber are confirmed. More involved work may take longer.
I work on a small number of commissions at a time so each piece can be given proper attention. Once your piece is underway, I’ll keep you updated with progress from the workshop.
Yes. Most commissions begin with the room.
I usually ask for photos, rough dimensions and any existing pieces or architectural details that matter. From there, I think about scale, proportion, timber and atmosphere. This is best conducted over the phone or in video calls so I can have an in depth understanding of your needs.
Getting your new piece of bespoke furniture to you safely is vitally important. That’s why I work with trusted, owner operated delivery companies who treat every item like their own. I offer delivery across New Zealand, with prices varying depending on location and access.
I also offer the option for you to pick up your handmade furniture directly from my workshop if that’s more convenient for you.
Yes, for suitable commissions. International delivery is planned and quoted individually according to the piece, destination and crating requirements.
I do not operate a retail showroom. Each piece is made to order, so the best way to understand the work is through the portfolio, process images, films and a conversation about your space.
For clients nearby, a workshop visit in Kerikeri can sometimes be arranged. For clients elsewhere in New Zealand or overseas, the process can begin through photos, dimensions and a video call.
I mainly work with locally sourced Blackwood and Walnut.
Blackwood brings warmth, movement and a strong connection to the Northland landscape. The Blackwood I use comes from a farm in Kaitaia, where the owner has won environmental awards and personally delivers the timber to my workshop.
Walnut has a quieter, more refined character. I often use locally grown Black Walnut from the Waikato, which has the elegance of American walnut but with a more local and individual story.
Other timbers can be considered when the design calls for them, but these two form the heart of my work.
See my journal post for more information.
Most pieces are finished with a hand rubbed oil system developed over many years in the workshop. It enhances the timber without sealing it under a thick plastic film, and it allows the surface to be maintained and renewed over time.
Oil finished furniture asks for a little more care than heavily coated factory furniture, but it ages in a more natural and repairable way.
A care guide is included with each commission.
True handmade furniture carries the unmistakable imprint of the maker. When you run your hand along the surface, you don’t just feel the timber, you feel the craftsmanship, the patience, the intention. There are no marks left by machines with rotating cutters, instead carefully beveled edges and hand planed surfaces – all made possible with finely tuned blades.
In a world of mass production, true craftsmanship stands apart. You’ll see it. You’ll feel it. You’ll know the difference.
Yes. I stand behind the workmanship of every piece I make.
My furniture is designed and built for a long life, and if a genuine issue with workmanship ever arises, I will help put it right. Normal wear, accidental damage and the natural maintenance of an oil finish are not covered, but I remain available to guide care and repair over time.
If a rare issue arises and distance is a challenge, I may work with a trusted local craftsman to ensure your piece is restored with the same level of care it was made with.
A well used piece will gather small marks over time. With an oil finish, many heat rings, light scratches and worn areas can be easily repaired without stripping the whole piece.
Each commission includes care guidance, and I can advise on maintenance if the piece needs attention in future.
For those who want a complete maintenance solution, I also offer a furniture care kit for $25 plus postage, which includes everything you need to keep your piece looking its best for generations.
A 30% deposit is taken once the bespoke furniture design has been finalised. This will secure your spot in the work schedule. When it comes time for work to begin, you will be notified and kept up to date with pictures so you can see the work unfold.
Mass produced furniture is designed for repeatability. My work is designed for resolution and to fit a personal brief.
The difference is not only in the hand cut joinery, solid timber, carefully chosen hardware or hand rubbed finish. It is in the way a piece is considered as a whole: the proportion, the timber selection, the relationship between boards, the weight of the form and how it sits in the room.
The aim is not simply to make furniture that functions, but furniture that carries presence and feeling.
Each piece is made by me, Lloyd Brooke Anderson, in my workshop in Kerikeri, New Zealand.
Working alone allows me to hold the design, timber selection, making and finishing together as one continuous process. The same hands that select the boards also cut the joinery, shape the details and finish the surface.
When you choose a Lloyd Brooke Furniture piece, you’re investing in the ultimate in sustainability. Unlike factory made furniture that uses massive amounts of energy and creates significant waste, I operate from my home studio workshop, keeping electricity and land use costs low. My weekly waste is minimal and I reintegrate all of the sawdust into the property as compost.
I source my timber locally, so it doesn’t travel long distances, and it comes from sustainably managed, award winning farms. The finish I use is non toxic, and I primarily work with animal glues for my joinery, which (like my finishes) is repairable, ensuring your piece lasts for generations.
With my lifetime guarantee, you can rest easy knowing that your furniture will never need replacing. The integrity I put into my joinery means it’s built to be passed down through multiple generations.
My design philosophy is simple: if a piece is beautiful and meaningful enough, it’s too hard to throw away. I believe there’s no more sustainable solution than this.
When it comes to sizing your table, it’s important to think about the volume it will occupy in your space, not just its measurements. The best way to visualize this is by creating a cardboard template. Elevate the template to 730mm, the height of the table, so you can truly get a sense of its presence and how it will interact with the room.
While masking tape or using an existing table as a guide can help, the template gives you the clearest picture of how the table will fit and feel in the space. This simple step ensures that your table will be the perfect fit, both in size and in how it complements the room.
I love collaborating with other industry professionals who share the same passion for creating meaningful spaces. What this means for you is the opportunity to bridge the gap between your design practice and the dining room floor.
But more importantly, it means you can now offer your clients a complete and unique package, ensuring they experience ultimate satisfaction with your service and receive a service that’s not just functional, but truly special.
While veneered furniture has its place—and I do use it when the design calls for it, like when veneer is needed for stability or for certain designs that can’t be built in solid timber—my priority is always solid timber. Not only is solid timber durable and repairable, but it also allows me to form a deeper, more intimate connection with the material itself.
What this means for you is that you’re getting a piece that is not only built to last but also crafted with precision. You’ll see the craftsmanship in the joinery and how the solid pieces come together seamlessly. With traditional joinery techniques at the heart of each design, you can trust that your furniture will stand the test of time, in both strength and beauty.
In a furniture factory (even one that works with solid timber) timber is bought by the pack, often from different trees and locations. This means the boards can lack any natural relation to each other which often results in pieces lacking unity and harmony.
The difference in my approach is that I source timber by the tree. This allows me to colour match in a way most factories can’t, ensuring the piece is truly resolved. Colour matching is crucial because it creates wholeness in the design. By using different tones from the same tree, I can highlight specific features, like custom handles or door panels, and bring intentional beauty to every aspect.
What this means for you is that you’re getting a piece with purpose in its aesthetics. It’s unified, it flows, and because of this, it has a stronger presence in your space.
But what this really means for you is that when you look at your bespoke piece, you’ll know exactly where it’s from. You’ll know it was made by one maker, likely from the same tree right here in Northland. You’ll feel a direct connection to its origin, making your piece even more special.