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    Nature-Inspired

    Designed to recreate the slow, soothing movements found in the natural world

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    Quiet motion

    Engineered for silent, soothing operation so you can relax, focus, or work without distraction.

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    Solid walnut

    Handcrafted from real walnut and beech, each piece highlights unique wood grain and natural warmth.

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    30-Day Trial

    Take a month to experience the piece in your own space, letting it naturally blend into your daily rhythm.

    • 🪵 Designed with intention

      Each piece begins with a simple idea inspired by calm, nature, and movement. We select natural wood for its warmth, grain, and character.

    • 🤲 Assembled by hand

      Our automata are carefully assembled and adjusted by hand. Every movement is tested to ensure it feels smooth, quiet, and balanced.

    • 📦 Finished & prepared with care

      Before shipping, each piece is inspected, gently finished, and packed to travel safely to its new home.

      • Instant calm on my desk

        I didn’t expect something so small to change the feel of my workspace this much. The manta ray’s motion is slow and gentle. I catch myself watching it between emails and it genuinely helps me reset. It feels thoughtful, not decorative for the sake of it. You can tell care went into making this.

        – Emily Carter, US

      • I didn’t know I needed

        I bought the manta ray for my home office, mostly because I liked the design. What surprised me was how calming it feels once it’s moving. It’s subtle, almost meditative. No noise, no distraction just a steady rhythm that makes the room feel more grounded.

        – Michael Reynolds, US

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        Beautiful, slow, and strangely soothing

        The jellyfish piece has such a soft presence. The movement is slow and fluid, and the wood has this warm, natural tone that works perfectly in our living room. Guests always notice it, but it never feels flashy. It’s one of those pieces you appreciate more over time.

        – Sarah Whitman, US

      • More than decor

        I placed the swan on a side table near the window, and it’s become my favorite detail in the room. The motion is smooth and elegant, almost like it’s breathing. It doesn’t feel mass-produced at all. It feels personal, like something made to be kept for a long time.

        – Daniel Brooks, US

        Our story

        Born from a small group of artisans, TimberTide creates handcrafted wooden automata inspired by nature’s quiet rhythms. Each piece is made from real hardwood and designed to move slowly, bringing a sense of calm and presence into everyday spaces.

        We remain small by choice, crafting in limited quantities so every piece feels thoughtful, warm, and human.