From his workshop in Kerikeri, Lloyd Brooke Anderson crafts bespoke, collectible furniture designed to enrich New Zealand homes with pieces that reflect personal values and are built to last for generations.
His creative journey began in childhood, inspired by the quiet craftsmanship of his father and Poppa in their backyard sheds. Working with his hands became a lifelong mode of expression; an intersection of authenticity, transformation, and beauty. That early passion evolved into music and songwriting, which led him and his young family to Melbourne in 2008 in pursuit of a life immersed in the arts.
Over time, Lloyd became increasingly disillusioned with the disposable nature of mass-produced goods, particularly furniture. After reading William Morris's News from Nowhere, he shifted his focus from music to craft, embracing the art of creating enduring, meaningful objects by hand. He converted an empty shed into a dedicated hand tool workshop; his sanctuary of slow, intentional creation and a quiet rebellion against soulless mass production.
With the support of his wife Vanessa, Lloyd fully committed to crafting heirloom-quality furniture, each piece imbued with story, purpose, and soul. Since returning to New Zealand in 2020, he has reconnected with the land and its values of quality and ingenuity. Today, he invites others to collaborate in creating meaningful, enduring furniture using locally sourced materials and the forgotten knowledge of hand tools.
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Lloyd will be exhibiting at stop 30 during KOAST 2025 - buy a KOAST Trail Guide for further details!
