Arthur Zaaro
Arthur Zaaro is a Singapore-based artisan manufacturer founded in 2006 that crafts sustainable cutting boards, solid wood tables, chandeliers, and home accessories from urban-grown Singapore timber, selling through direct e-commerce, an owned showroom, and a domestic retail partner network serving consumers and Michelin-tier restaurants.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersSingapore, Singapore
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Arthur Zaaro does
Arthur Zaaro is a Singapore-based, privately held artisan woodcraft manufacturer founded in 2006 that produces hand-crafted cutting boards, serving boards, solid wood tables, wooden chandeliers, and teak bowls from urban-grown timber sourced from trees cut during Singapore landscaping and redevelopment works. Its core raw materials are African Mahogany (sourced from areas including Bukit Timah and Changi), Angsana wood (Pterocarpus indicus), and reclaimed Teak, all legally harvested under permits issued by Singapore's NParks and URA. The company combines traditional carpentry with modern laser engraving to deliver customization services, and operates a co-located showroom and factory at 122 Eunos Avenue 7 in Singapore.
The business operates through three distribution channels: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its Squarespace website, an owned showroom/factory retail outlet, and an extensive network of domestic retail partners including House of Anli, Little Farms, MUJI, Razor Sharp, The Green Collective, KrisShop, and others. Pricing spans SGD 40 (small teak bowls) to SGD 4,285 (premium chandeliers), with cutting boards typically priced between SGD 55 and SGD 275. Revenue is generated almost entirely through one-time transactional product sales supplemented by paid laser engraving services; there is no recurring or subscription component. The company offers a lifetime warranty on cutting boards and a 100-year warranty on solid slab mahogany tables, plus free in-store refinishing.
Arthur Zaaro serves two primary customer segments: individual home cooks and food enthusiasts who value sustainable, locally-made kitchen tools, and professional chefs/restaurants — including at least 10 Michelin-recognized establishments in Singapore — using the boards in commercial kitchens. The company is bootstrapped and founder-led with 11-50 employees, no external funding rounds disclosed, and operations entirely concentrated in Singapore with international shipping offered on a case-by-case basis.
Arthur Zaaro firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Arthur Zaaro
- Legal name
- Arthur Zaaro
- Website
- https://arthurzaaro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Arthur Zaaro is a Singapore-based artisan manufacturer founded in 2006 that crafts sustainable cutting boards, solid wood tables, chandeliers, and home accessories from urban-grown Singapore timber, selling through direct e-commerce, an owned showroom, and a domestic retail partner network serving consumers and Michelin-tier restaurants.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Arthur Zaaro industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Sustainable Wood Home Goods
- NAICS
- Nonupholstered Wood Household Furniture Manufacturing (337122)
- SIC
- Wood Household Furniture, (No Upholstered) (2511)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Veneer & Specialty Wood Products Trading (IMAMAIAL)
- akta.pro secondary industry
- Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing (IMAMACAB)
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Where Arthur Zaaro is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Singapore
- HQ country
- Singapore
- HQ region
- Asia
Offices1 record
Markets served
Arthur Zaaro business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Product Sales: Arthur Zaaro generates revenue through the sale of hand-crafted wood products including cutting boards, carving boards, cheese boards, serving blocks, tables, lighting fixtures, and home decor items. All products are made in Singapore from sustainably sourced urban-grown wood. Revenue is one-time transactional with no recurring component.
- Custom Engraving Services: The company offers laser engraving customization services for boards, including free engraving for KrisShop customers and paid engraving options for other customers.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Angsana Wood Boards - various sizes and configurations |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Long Boards - Limited Edition African Mahogany |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Serving & Cutting Blocks - African Mahogany |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Cheese & Serving Boards |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Live/Natural Edge Boards - Limited Edition |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Artisanal Shaped Boards |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Carving Boards - African Mahogany |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Teak Wood Bowls |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Lighting - Chandeliers |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Custom Engraved Boards |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Arthur Zaaro product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Arthur Zaaro hand-crafts sustainable wooden home and kitchen products from urban-grown Singapore timber, including cutting boards, serving boards, solid wood tables, Peranakan tile tables, lighting fixtures, and teak wood bowls. The company sells directly via its own showroom/e-commerce site and through a network of retail partners across Singapore. It also offers custom laser engraving services on its boards.
Product overview
Arthur Zaaro is a Singapore-based wood crafting company specializing in hand-crafted sustainable urban-grown hardwood products since 2006. The core product line centers on cutting boards and chopping surfaces made from two primary wood types: African Mahogany (from Bukit Timah and Changi areas) and Angsana Wood (from road maintenance in Singapore). The product portfolio includes cutting boards in various styles (carving boards, live/natural edge boards, cheese and serving boards, long boards, artisanal shaped boards, serving blocks, and custom engraved boards), solid wood tables (SG Wood Tables and Peranakan Tile Tables), lighting accessories (wooden chandeliers), and teak wood bowls. The company operates a showroom/factory in Singapore and offers customization services including laser engraving. Products are noted for being solid single-piece construction (not glued strips), sustainable sourcing from urban trees, and lifetime warranties on solid wood items.
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Products and services
- Cutting Boards Hand-crafted solid wood cutting boards made from Singapore-grown African Mahogany and Angsana wood, available in various styles (carving, artisanal, live edge, cheese, long, blocks, custom engraved). Both sides are usable for chopping and serving. Targeted at home cooks, food enthusiasts, and professional chefs.
- Angsana Wood Boards Limited collection cutting boards made from solid Angsana Wood sourced from road maintenance in Singapore's Bukit Timah area. Features deep gold, orange, red, and grey colors. Angsana is the national tree of the Philippines (Narra).
- Carving Boards Limited edition carving boards made from solid African Mahogany cut in the Changi area. Feature juice grooves on one side for carving meat, with the other side flat. Thickness range 2.2-3cm. Available in sizes from 25x40cm to 30x55cm.
- Live/Natural Edge Boards Live edge cutting and serving boards that retain the natural shape of the wood, made from African Mahogany. Feature natural edge patterns with limited edition batches available.
- Cheese & Serving Boards Serving boards made from African Mahogany, Angsana Wood, or live edge wood. Designed for serving cheese, hors d'oeuvres, and presentations. Available in standard 30x19cm sizes and custom dimensions.
- Long Boards Limited edition oversized boards measuring 55x19x1.5cm, made from African Mahogany from Bukit Timah area. Suitable for dinner parties of 4 or more, with enough space for bread, cheese, and hors d'oeuvres platters.
- Artisanal Shaped Boards No-waste artisanal boards and coaster sets carefully cut from a single solid slab of African Mahogany. The set includes matching coasters from the same block of wood. Sized at 59x27x2cm or 55x25x2cm.
- Serving & Cutting Blocks Solid wood blocks approximately 24x24x3cm, made from African Mahogany. Each piece is unique. Available as single pieces or sets of 2.
- Custom Engraved Boards Personalized cutting boards with laser engraving services. Customers can choose from various templates including monograms (M-1, M-2, M-4), crests (C-1 through C-4), and text styles (T-1, T-2). Available on five board styles with engraving done at the showroom in approximately 15 minutes.
- SG Wood Tables Solid wood tables made from urban-grown Singapore wood, including mahogany tables. Feature 100-year warranty for solid slab tables against defects in wood or drying process.
- Peranakan Tile Tables Tables featuring authentic Peranakan tiles, combining traditional craftsmanship with heritage design elements. Available at clearance prices.
- Lighting (Chandeliers) Wooden chandeliers including Bala Chandelier (77cm diameter), Matti Chandelier (100cm diameter), and Ruben Chandelier (160cm diameter x 120cm height). All require electrician installation and come with complementary LED bulbs.
- Teak Wood Bowls Teak root bowls available in rustic medium and small sizes, and as sets. Made from reclaimed teak wood with natural rustic finishes.
Quantifiable outcome
- 100-year warranty on solid slab mahogany tables
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use Arthur Zaaro
Customer profileNamed customers10 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
Arthur Zaaro technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
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- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
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Arthur Zaaro partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- KrisShopcoreKrisShop is a multi-brand retailer that sells Arthur Zaaro products through their online platform. In partnership, KrisShop offers FREE custom laser engraving for customers who purchase Arthur Zaaro boards. Engraving is done at Arthur Zaaro's showroom/factory while customers wait (approximately 15 minutes).
- Razor SharpminorRazor Sharp is a retailer located at 315 Outram Road, Tan Boon Liat Building #01-03 S169074, Tel: +65 6227 7515. They carry Arthur Zaaro cutting boards as part of their product assortment.
- The Green CollectiveminorThe Green Collective is a sustainability-focused retailer located at Funan Mall, 2nd Floor, 107 North Bridge Rd, S179105. They are open 10AM to 10PM daily and carry Arthur Zaaro products as part of their eco-friendly product range.
- House of AnliminorHouse of Anli is a retail partner offering the full range of Arthur Zaaro cutting boards including artisanal shapes and XL carving boards.
- Little FarmsminorLittle Farms is a retail partner offering the full range of Arthur Zaaro cutting boards.
- MUJI SingaporeminorMUJI Singapore carries Arthur Zaaro products in their stores as part of their curated lifestyle product assortment.
- BrisaminorBrisa is an Instagram-based retail partner offering the full range of Arthur Zaaro cutting boards.
- TottminorTott is a retail partner offering the full range of Arthur Zaaro cutting boards.
- Social SpaceminorSocial Space is a retail partner carrying Arthur Zaaro products.
- UnpacktminorUnpackt is a retail partner carrying Arthur Zaaro products.
- LooqualminorLooqual is a retail partner carrying Arthur Zaaro products.
Scale indicators1 record
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Arthur Zaaro competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Ironwood Gourmet: US-based specialty wood cutting board and kitchen tool brand focused on tropical hardwoods. Comparable as a premium-positioned wooden kitchenware manufacturer with retail and DTC distribution.
- Berard: French artisanal maker of olive wood cutting boards, serving boards, and kitchen utensils. Comparable to Arthur Zaaro as a small-batch European craft maker of premium solid-wood kitchenware with strong design and provenance storytelling.
- J.K. Adams: Vermont-based maker of wood cutting boards, cheese boards, and kitchen accessories sold through specialty retail. Comparable as a wood kitchenware manufacturer with retail partner distribution and custom engraving options.
- John Boos & Co. American heritage manufacturer of professional-grade wood cutting boards, butcher blocks, and kitchen work surfaces. Directly comparable to Arthur Zaaro as a maker of premium solid-wood kitchen boards serving both professional chefs and home consumers, though at much greater scale and with North American hardwood sourcing.
- Totally Bamboo: Specialty bamboo cutting board and kitchenware brand selling through major US retailers. Comparable as a single-material specialty wood/bamboo kitchen products maker, though positioned at lower price points and without the bespoke craftsmanship positioning.
- Proteak: Mexico-based sustainable wood manufacturer specializing in FSC-certified tropical hardwood cutting boards, tables, and home goods. Comparable to Arthur Zaaro in its sustainability-led sourcing story and premium wood-product positioning for kitchens and homes.
Broad incumbents
- Joseph Joseph: UK-based global designer kitchen tools and cutting board brand. Comparable as a competing kitchenware brand targeting design-conscious home cooks, though focused on engineered plastics and composites rather than solid hardwood.
- MUJI: Japan-headquartered global lifestyle retailer that already carries Arthur Zaaro products in Singapore. Functions as both a retail partner and a broad incumbent competitor in the home goods, kitchenware, and lifestyle furniture categories where Arthur Zaaro operates.
- Williams Sonoma: US-based premium home and kitchen retailer with strong private-label wood cutting board and kitchenware lines. Comparable as a scaled incumbent serving the same premium home-cook and chef customer base that Arthur Zaaro targets.
Others
- Etsy (artisan wood sellers): Global marketplace for handmade and artisan goods including custom wood cutting boards and serving boards from independent makers. Comparable as a discovery and distribution channel where many direct artisanal wood-product competitors to Arthur Zaaro are already present.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
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Arthur Zaaro leadership team
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Profiles2 records
Arthur Zaaro funding detail
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Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about Arthur Zaaro
What does Arthur Zaaro do?
Arthur Zaaro hand-crafts sustainable wooden home and kitchen products from urban-grown Singapore timber, including cutting boards, serving boards, solid wood tables, Peranakan tile tables, lighting fixtures, and teak wood bowls. The company sells directly via its own showroom/e-commerce site and through a network of retail partners across Singapore. It also offers custom laser engraving services on its boards.
Is Arthur Zaaro a public or private company?
Arthur Zaaro is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Arthur Zaaro founded?
Arthur Zaaro was founded in 2006. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Arthur Zaaro based?
Arthur Zaaro is headquartered in Singapore, Singapore, in the Asia region.
How does Arthur Zaaro make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Product Sales are the primary driver. The others are custom Engraving Services.
Who are Arthur Zaaro's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Ironwood Gourmet, Berard, J.K. Adams, John Boos & Co., Totally Bamboo and Proteak. Broad incumbents are Joseph Joseph, MUJI and Williams Sonoma. Etsy (artisan wood sellers) is listed as an others.
Does Arthur Zaaro have an API?
No public API is recorded for Arthur Zaaro.
What industry is Arthur Zaaro in?
Arthur Zaaro's product category is Sustainable Wood Home Goods. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAMAIAL, Veneer & Specialty Wood Products Trading, with a secondary code of IMAMACAB, Hardwood Plywood & Decorative Panels Manufacturing. Its NAICS code is 337122 and its SIC code is 2511.