Furniture-grade clear coat
Industry-standard conversion varnish, spray-applied. A hard, mar-resistant sheen that lets the grain lead — as on the spalted maple table.
Based in Northern Michigan
One-of-a-kind work, finely finished.
Certified design specialists — we help you come up with creative ideas for the project in front of you. Custom design, built to create eye-catching statement pieces that elevate a room rather than simply fill it.
Elegant, sophisticated work from kiln-dried hardwood: countertops, bartops, tables, vanities, live-edge shelves, and business signs. Created by Michigan artists, from local materials, with museum-quality attention to detail.
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What we make
Available finishes
How the piece is completed
Epoxy resin bartop finish
Extra protection and a glass-like, waterproof surface. Ideal for kitchen countertops, bathroom vanity tops, outdoor pieces, and signs.
Oil with ceramic finish
A very natural look. The ceramic coating helps protect against stains, scratches, and fingerprints, and makes the surface easier to clean.
Selected work
Statement pieces
Materials
Kiln-dried hardwoods
Solid hardwood construction only. Species available include the list below — others upon request.
- Black Walnut
- Maple
- Cherry
- Pine
- Cedar
- Aspen
- Beech
- Birch
- Hickory
- Oak
- Wormy Maple
- Ambrosia Maple
- Weeping Willow
- Tulip Poplar
- Grey Elm
- Claro Walnut
From the studio
Project videos
Whiskey Barrel Bar
Shuffleboard Table
River Pour with Stones, part 1
River Pour with Stones, part 2
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Tell us the room, the wood, and the use. We will help you choose the finish and the form.