About River Rustics

Crafting Quality Outdoor Furniture with a Personal Touch

At River Rustics, we pride ourselves on being a small, family-owned business with a passion for quality craftsmanship.

Continuing a Legacy of Craftsmanship

River Rustics was founded in Northland in 2009 by my Dad, Glenn Henderson. When he suddenly passed away in 2020, I decided to carry on his passion for building rustic furniture. Although my background is primarily in dairy farming, I spent countless hours working alongside Dad, learning the intricacies of craftsmanship.

While maintaining the authenticity and quality of River Rustics, I’ve infused my own creative ideas and enjoy the challenges of custom work. Our family business recently relocated to Hope, Tasman, where we continue to operate with the same dedication to quality.

When I'm not building or embarking on adventures with my family, you can often find me out hunting. My goal is to create durable, beautiful pieces that our customers will cherish for years to come. Your positive feedback keeps us motivated and committed to excellence!

Levi Henderson at River Rustics Workshop
Levi Henderson (owner) in the River Rustics Workshop
Patrick Betty
Patrick Betty
2 months ago
I have bought a beautiful table and chair set from river rustics. It is very well made, sturdy and Chunky which I like. Ordering the table through the internet was seamless - good communication from Levi. I went and picked up the set from River Rustics and that was easy and trouble free. I would recommend using River Rustics to any one after excellent quality, Value for money outdoor furniture!
Clare Tolan
Clare Tolan
a year ago
Great solid outdoor leaner, made custom to fit the pizza oven. Beautifully made and delivered! we will be getting more from Levi. Easy to deal with, we highly recommend!
Erin Kelly
Erin Kelly
a month ago
Excellent business to deal with, great product and craftmanship, easy communication throughout. I would highly recommend Levi at River Rustics to anyone looking for a special gift or beautiful piece of outdoor furniture.
Sue Naylor
Sue Naylor
a year ago
I have just purchased a beautifully made bench seat for the garden and am (more than) delighted with it. At 1.8m it's a perfect size for two and equally nice for one! Levi's craftsmanship is superior and his customer service can't be faulted. It was a real pleasure to do business with him. Thanks Levi.
Janice McGill
Janice McGill
a year ago
Great workmanship Levi! My conservatory, living room and study are now complete with park bench, seat, and tables - TV, computer (and stand) and occasional side table. All made to meet my specifications and beautifully crafted to withstand the hussle and bussle of life. Many thanks for your time and expertise Levi. Happy customer 😁