ABOUT

My Story

Welcome! I am Dina, the Founder of Nettle & Bone Furniture - a fine furniture brand specialising on bespoke furniture created with the highest standards of quality, integrity, and of course, passion. I wholeheartedly enjoy creating authentic assets that stimulate and inspire.

My journey into woodworking and the inception of Nettle & Bone Furniture was not always something on my radar. I initially began my career in IT upon moving to Ireland in 2010, leaving my home in Germany. Working in roles like Customer Success Management and as a Professional Service Consultant, I learned a lot about building customer relationships and project management. I really enjoyed what I was doing then, being able to network with so many amazing people across the globe.

After dedicating over fifty hours a week to my job for more than a decade, I made the bold decision to embark on a sabbatical once the Covid lockdowns came to an end, all in an effort to rediscover who I truly am. Naturally, this was a rather scary move, as it meant leaving behind an established career that had provided me with a steady income in order to seek out something that felt more fulfilling and meaningful. However, that risk turned out to be one of the most fruitful and transformative decisions I have ever made in my life. It provided me with the precious opportunity to step outside the familiar confines of my comfort zone, try new experiences, and actively put my advocacy for lifelong learning into action. Ultimately, I fell deeply in love with something that has since profoundly altered both my career and life trajectories for the better – woodworking.

Today, I have embraced a newfound career path as a skilled fine furniture maker, which came after an extensive and thorough study of the design process, countless hours of practice, and a commitment to undergoing professional coursework, most notably at the Chippendale International School of Furniture, located near the beautiful city of Edinburgh. With this solid foundation as my springboard, I went on to establish Nettle & Bone Furniture, right here in picturesque East Lothian, UK. My business is firmly rooted in the pillars of sustainability, exceptional material quality, prioritizing the needs of our customers, and a heartfelt passion for creating timeless pieces that people can genuinely be proud to call their own. That all being said, thank you for stopping by! Whether you are here to browse, make a purchase, or are looking for custom commissions, everyone is warmly welcome, and I truly look forward to building an authentic, all-around amazing community with each and every one of you.