Description
Meet Bumble Bee No.16 – Compact, Clever, and Full of Character
Say hello to Bumble Bee No.16, the latest buzz-worthy addition to the Yaffle & Bosk collection. Born from a special request to blend the refined detailing of our Mr Morley table with the sleek, minimalist styling of the Nook, this clever design is as versatile as it is charming.
Designed for modern living where space is at a premium, Bumble Bee No.16 transforms effortlessly from a stylish, functional desk by day to a welcoming dining space for 3–4 people by night. Perfect for kitchen corners, studio apartments, or cosy nooks, this compact table proves that small spaces can still make a big statement.
Handcrafted to order in our Devon workshop using sustainably sourced, locally grown ash and oak, Bumble Bee No.16 is built to last and made to measure. The table shown here is 1200mm x 800mm, but like all our pieces, it can be customised to perfectly suit your space and lifestyle.
The Timber: English Oak & Ash
We use locally sourced west country solid ash and oak as standard for this beauty. Highly figurative timber results in each and every table being completely unique! As with all our tables we could make this for you using a mix of other timbers. Just say the word!
The Top
We’ve gone for 1.5″ oak for this one, which finishes at around 32mm thick. A planked style top made up of multiple boards glued together.
The Frame Style
A solid trapezoid frame in painted ash with feature pegged oak stretcher.
The Finishes
Frames expertly hand finished in a Little Greene Paint Co eggshell colour of your choice (shown in Obsidian Green) and a super durable clear hardwax finish on the lovely hand brushed oak. A fab mix and match!
Built to order, made to last – create yours today.
Sizes
- 2-4 seats (1200mm x 800mm x 775mm)
- 4 seats (1500mm x 800mm x 775mm)
Whether you need a larger table or a custom finish in your favourite colour, every piece in our Yaffle & Bosk collection is 100% customisable.
Get in touch today to create your perfect table — made just for you.
Colours
Our Bumble Bee No.16 frames can be hand-painted in any colour from The Little Greene Paint Company. To help you decide, we’ve put together a handy online paint chart.
If you’ve already chosen your colour, please add the colour name to Colour Choice field above or to the Order Notes at checkout.
If you have a specific colour in mind that isn’t listed in our chart, just get in touch before placing your order — we may still be able to accommodate it.
Need more time to decide? If you’ve fallen for the table but aren’t quite ready to choose a colour, no problem — you can still go ahead and place your order. We’ll send you a paint chart in the post so you can take your time deciding. Just let us know your choice when you’re ready.
Timber
Read our Oak vs Ash and Choosing the Right Timber for Your Lifestyle journals for more help and information.
Ash
Lighter, yet highly durable and stable wood
Pale colour and distinctive straight grain accentuated with olive (darker streaks)
Great for modern, clean designs
English Oak
Dense, strong, and durable
Rich grain with warm honey tones
Ideal for timeless, traditional pieces
Order complimentary timber and finish samples, plus a colour chart — perfect for helping you decide.
Finishes
Read our Guide to Finishes journal for more help and information.
Ash – Limewash Finish
Oak – Limewash Finish
Limewash hardwax oil
Provides a beautiful, yet natural whitening of the wood, whilst retaining and enhancing the beauty of the grain. Our Limewash hardwax oil finish is a unique blend of natural oils and hard waxes without the addition of solvents, which provides hardwearing and durable protection from everyday spills and stains. No volatile organic compounds (0% VOC’s) and 100% Eco-Friendly.
Ash – Natural Finish
Oak – Natural Finish
Natural hardwax oil
Provides a beautiful ‘honeyed’ look to the wood whilst bringing out the natural character and beauty of the grain. Our Natural hard wax oil slightly darken’s the raw wood without the addition of solvents, providing highly durable, low maintenance protection. As with all our finishes, they contain no volatile organic compounds (0% VOC’s) and are 100% Eco-Friendly.
Ash – Invisible Finish
Oak – Invisible Finish
Invisible finish
Want to keep the wood looking and feeling untouched and completely natural whilst providing uncompromising protection? Our invisible finish does just that; it avoids the darkening ‘wet look’ often associated with finishes yet provides robust protection. This revolutionary product has no volatile organic compounds (0% VOC’s) and is based on a high-quality plant-based emulsion which gives the original surface a highly durable protection with a truly invisible finish.
Your Place in the Workshop
Each Yaffle & Bosk piece begins with the careful sourcing of British-grown hardwood — hand selected for its beauty, character and provenance. Once found, it’s prepared and crafted by hand with care — and that takes time.
The timeline below gives an indication of the number of commission slots we have available and the corresponding delivery time. We operate on an 8-10 week lead time, but our schedule shifts with the seasons, depending on availability of materials and workshop capacity, so if you have a specific deadline in mind — or simply want to start the conversation — we’d love to hear from you.
Reserve your place in the making.
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