J Leonard is the home of designer and furniture maker Jacob van Rijn. With over 15 years’ experience in carpentry and furniture making, Jake specialises in creating beautiful, sustainable pieces custom-made to suit each client’s needs.
Driven by creativity and sustainability, Jake works with recycled materials — transforming outdated furniture, undervalued materials and responsibly sourced timber into timeless pieces that are both elegant and functional.
For enquiries about existing designs or to discuss commissioning a piece, please contact Jake directly.
+61 437 475 544
J Leonard is based in Coburg, Naarm Melbourne.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Jake makes hand made timber furniture. Items include dining tables, benches, coffee tables, bed frames, vanities, dressers.
Existing items can be purchased, or new items can be ordered.
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Yes- Jacob can repurpose existing timber furniture or stored timber slabs. This service is only possible when existing materials are appropriate to the brief and in good condition.
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Yes- we can courier interstate. Courier fee’s apply.
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Prices vary depending on materials used and level of labour required to prepare. J Leonard charges for materials used and labour per hour.
Prices start from $150 for smaller items, up to around $4000 for larger items.