Craftsmanship | Ethan Outdoor

Ethan is passionate about hand-crafting bespoke high quality outdoor furniture. Jon has always said, “If something is worth doing its worth doing properly”.

Skilled workmanship involving careful attention to detail, combined with both traditional and the latest construction techniques ensure the furniture is crafted not just for today, but for generations to come.

Our Commitment to Excellence

A Testament to Craftsmanship

The Test of Time

We are proud to be a pioneer of outdoor furniture making in New Zealand. Ethan Outdoor Furniture is internationally recognized for its exceptional quality and distinctive style.

In the face of pressures to shift towards more economical overseas manufacturing, we have stood firm in our commitment to the tradition of New Zealand production and craftsmanship, refusing to compromise on the standards that have defined our brand.

Blending Tradition and Innovation

We honour woodworking traditions by employing techniques like steam bending, mortise and tenon joints, known for their strength and longevity, perfected by craftsmen over hundreds of years.

Alongside this, we embrace modernity, incorporating marine grade stainless steel and solid brass fittings, and purpose-engineered components, to enhance functionality and outdoor resilience. We are dedicated to continual improvement and innovation throughout the product design and production process.

Pride in Every Piece

Our dedication to craftsmanship extends to rigorous quality control, ensuring every item reflects our high standards. Every timber furniture component is carefully graded by hand and passes through an intensive selection process.

This ensures each piece performs to a very high standard. Stainless screws are neatly covered by flush finished timber plugs individually glued into place. Each piece is meticulously hand finished which ensures a silky-smooth, warm, hardwood surface that is magic to the touch and naturally draws you in.

Premium Materials

The beauty of Ethan furniture is not just in its appearance but in its construction materials. Marine grade stainless and solid brass fitting are used throughout the furniture to ensure to withstand New Zealand’s harsh coastal environments and long lifespan.

Items such as the Umbrella winch, handle and Lazy Susan main centre bearing are all purpose engineered, hand welded and built from 316 marine grade stainless. Nylon foot glides all items are fitted with these to ensure feet of the ground and ease to move around.