Our story

It started as many good businesses do, with a table that wasn’t quite right. Dan noticed it immediately. After eight years as a carpenter, things like uneven joints and rushed finishes tend to stand out. But for him, it wasn’t just about what was wrong, it was about what should have been. A solid, well-made piece. Something built to handle real life, not just to look good for a season. Dan has always loved making things, but what matters most to him is where those pieces end up. In homes where life actually happens, morning coffees, long conversations, big decisions, every day moments. Furniture, in his eyes, should be part of that. Not temporary, not disposable, but something that stays. 

Mel approached it from a different angle. With a strong eye for interiors and how people live in their spaces, she understood that a home isn’t about filling rooms, it’s about creating a space that feels right and continues to feel right over time. She saw a gap between mass produced furniture and what people actually wanted, well-made, thoughtful pieces that fit their lives long-term. When Dan and Mel met, it quickly became clear that they shared the same frustration and the same idea. Too much furniture is made to be replaced. Too little is made to last. So they built a business around doing things properly.

Each piece is designed with purpose, made from solid materials and built to stand the test of time, both structurally and stylistically. Dan focuses on craftsmanship, ensuring every detail is right. Mel focuses on how each piece fits into a home, making sure it works not just visually but practically. It’s a simple approach but a deliberate one. Because good furniture shouldn’t need replacing every few years. It should settle into your home, become part of your routine and quietly hold its place throughout all the changes that come with time. That’s what they build, pieces made to stay.

The workshop

The workshop is where all our products are made, from timber to table.

Meet our makers

Want to learn more about the team behind Nestor? Well that's us!
We're a small team, delivering quality crafted furniture to elavate your home.

Dan Nestor

Co-owner of Nestor; Dan has been wood working for almost a decade (time goes fast!) His absolute favourite thing is being in the workshop making and creating. The pieces you receive will have been transformed from raw material and sawn, sanded, stained or painted by Dan. Dan is proud to create pieces that will be a part of your home for years to come.

Mel Carlin

Mel is co-owner of Nestor and manages the business side of things. Mel has seven years project management experience and is a bit of a whiz with excel. In addition to spreadsheet wrangling, you can often find Mel with a saw in her hand or dust in her hair, for the ways of wood have captured her imagination also.

King Reginald P. Fish (The p stands for potato)

Reginald here is head of comms, he is always on hand to handle your queries with upmost professionalism. He loves his job and is very passionate about treats. Reggie will often bring in sticks he has found to the office, for this, he is the bestest boy!