ABOUT ME
Hi, I’m Joe, the owner of Token of the Forest. I am a self taught woodworker who has always dreamed of having my own business. In March 2021, I took the leap to quit my full-time job and with a dose of optimism set up a business during lockdown. It has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
I have always been conscious of the effect businesses can have on our planet and this has inspired me to transform recycled materials, hence why my focus so far has been creating furniture out of disused barrels. However, I am constantly experimenting with other supplies such as scaffold boards and cable reels as I like to give older materials a new lease of life.
Each piece is unique and handmade to order and therefore there is always opportunity to customise products. For example, I use both whiskey and wine barrels which, when sanded down, have different finishes and colour, check out my products page for some examples. A lot of my products can also be adjusted in height, depth and width to make it a comfortable fit for every individual.
PRODUCT COLLECTIONS
PRODUCTS
CUSTOMISED FOR YOU
As each product is handmade to order, most of our range is able to be customised and altered to your preference. Drop us a message to discuss further.
Wine barrels have a lighter finish, where as whiskey barrels have more of a rustic oak look.
TESTIMONIALS
"I’m very pleased with the items we received from Joe. He hand delivered our items and they are very well made. Our friends gave compliment us on them. First time I saw them displayed at an event I knew I wanted them. Thank you Joe."
Tom H
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"Great whisky barrel table and chairs and a great service from Joe. Highly recommended'
Ian C
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" Love my new coffee tables, Joe is a very personable young man and has put such care into making them and from order to delivery communication was seamless. If you want something a little different and made using reclaimed wood then this small business is to be recommended"
Karen D
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"I came across Joe at one of his pop-up shops where he had examples of his amazing woodwork on display. They were very unique & beautifully made & I was spoilt for choice between lots of the designs. I ordered one of the Cast Iron benches after checking it would fit on my front porch at home & collected it from Joe at his workshop when it was ready. I am delighted with my purchase & would not hesitate to recommend such a talented young man & wish him well in his business venture"
Jean F
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"We met Joe at a Christmas Fair and we’re so impressed with his wood skills. We bought an amazing bird table and his customer service/ delivery is excellent. We’ve since bought a bar table & stools for our terrace and he was happy to customise it for us - once again nothing is too much trouble. Recommended him to a friend who is having some fabulous outside furniture made. Can’t recommend him enough."
Jan D
“Purchased 2 barrel planters, they are really high quality from aged oak whiskey barrels. Joe was great to deal with, we would highly recommend.”
Charlotte C
“My bespoke bird table arrived yesterday and I absolutely love it. Very sturdy and pleasantly larger than expected. From placing my first order, to then receiving it has been brilliant. Communication all the way through has been excellent. I highly recommend the bird table and this company. Will definitely use this company in the future”
Kim A
“Absolutely thrilled with our bird table, It’s unique, beautiful and practical.
Thank you Joe. Great workmanship.”
Rachel C,
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“I bought a recycled oak barrel wine glass holder, it’s beautifully made, so pleased with it. It's made me want to get one of the gorgeous bird tables!”
Wendy P
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“Not only is our barrel pond lovely, but Joe who made it and delivered it was a really nice guy. Lots of interesting things made out of whisky barrels, definitely recommend.”
Lisa W
“Thank you so much for making my bespoke L-shaped desk for the summer house/office. Very well made and solid, fits perfectly! Great service, craftsmanship and consultation throughout, would highly recommend”
Tracy E
“We have just taken delivery of our two seater bench. It is incredibly well made. Very sturdy and very unique. Joe, you are extremely talented at what you do. Have a bird table ordered too.
I highly recommend Token of the Forest. Thank you so much and keep up the good work.”
Jayne A
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“I bought a Log holder at the Snape Maltings fair at the weekend from Token of the Forest and we are so pleased with it. It is beautifully made and is very tactile.
Thank you very much. I highly recommend this craftsman.”
Cindy S
CONTACT ME
07392 078919