The commission
First, a drawing.
Then, the making.
You see the plan and the price before the first board is cut.
From your room to our bench
The first conversation
Tell us what the piece needs to do, your rough dimensions and your budget. Include doorways, stairs or a tight corner that could affect delivery. We decide whether the project fits the workshop.
Sketch & material samples
We arrange a workshop visit to look at wood and finishes. A dimensioned sketch settles the size and proportions. One revision is included in the quote; further design changes are priced before we make them.
Written quote & deposit
The quote lists dimensions, wood, finish, tax, delivery, care and written warranty terms. A 40% deposit and your approval of the drawing reserve the build slot. Later changes may alter the price and schedule; we agree on both in writing.
Into the workshop
Current lead times are 10–14 weeks for tables, 6–8 weeks for benches and 5–7 weeks for shelves. Those weeks begin after drawing approval and deposit. We confirm the expected completion week with your quote and send a progress note during the build.
Delivery, agreed together
We arrange a date when the piece is ready. Local delivery within 20 miles of the workshop starts at $95 and includes placement and assembly. Stairs, difficult access or longer distances are quoted in advance. The remaining balance is due before delivery; workshop pickup can be arranged instead.
Planning around a date?
Say so at the beginning.
The November 2026 queue puts new table commissions into winter. If you need a piece for a particular week, tell us before the design work starts. A requested date becomes a commitment only when it is included in the written agreement.
Begin with the room.
A rough size, a use and a material you like. That’s enough for a first conversation.