Custom Fabrication from Reclaimed Wood
Our craftsmen transform salvaged lumber into one-of-a-kind furniture, mantels, accent walls, and architectural elements. Every piece tells a story — yours and the wood's.
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Popular Custom Pieces
From farmhouse dining tables to sleek modern mantels, we build whatever you envision. These are our most requested custom fabrication projects.
Fireplace Mantels
Hand-hewn reclaimed beams transformed into stunning fireplace mantels. We work with cypress, heart pine, and oak in styles ranging from rough-rustic to refined contemporary.
Dining Tables
Solid reclaimed wood dining tables built for generations of use. Trestle, farmhouse, pedestal, and live-edge designs available in sizes from intimate four-seat to grand twelve-seat.
Accent Walls
Reclaimed wood accent walls that transform any room. We handle design, material selection, and professional installation. Available in shiplap, mixed-width plank, herringbone, and custom patterns.
Shelving & Built-Ins
Floating shelves, bracket-mounted shelf systems, and full built-in units crafted from reclaimed wood. We work with your space to create functional storage with character.
Bar Tops & Counters
Thick-slab reclaimed wood bar tops and countertops. Finished with food-safe epoxy, polyurethane, or natural oil finishes depending on the application and your preference.
Desks & Workstations
Standing desks, executive desks, and work tables built from reclaimed lumber. We integrate cable management, drawers, and other functional elements into timeless designs.
Bed Frames & Headboards
Platform beds, four-poster frames, and statement headboards crafted from reclaimed beams and planks. Every piece carries the patina and story of its previous life.
Custom Millwork
Crown molding, baseboards, window casings, door frames, and other architectural millwork milled from reclaimed wood to match historic profiles or create new ones.
Our Fabrication Process
Every custom piece follows a structured process that ensures your vision is realized exactly as you imagined — or better.
Design Consultation
We start with a conversation about your vision. Share photos, sketches, Pinterest boards — anything that communicates what you are looking for. We visit your space when needed to take measurements and understand the context.
Material Selection
Based on your design, we select the ideal reclaimed wood from our inventory. You are welcome to visit our yard and hand-pick the specific boards that will become your piece. We guide you on species, grain patterns, and character.
Design & Pricing
We create detailed sketches or 3D renderings of your piece with exact dimensions, joinery methods, and finish options. You receive a transparent, itemized quote before any work begins.
Craftsmanship
Our woodworkers build your piece using traditional joinery combined with modern precision tools. We send progress photos at key milestones so you can see your design come to life.
Finishing
The finish is applied according to your preferences — natural oil, matte polyurethane, satin lacquer, food-safe epoxy, or left raw. We match stains and finishes to your existing decor when requested.
Delivery & Installation
We deliver your finished piece and handle installation for wall-mounted items, built-ins, and accent walls. Everything is leveled, secured, and ready to enjoy.
Finish Options
The right finish protects the wood and defines the aesthetic. We offer a range of options to match your style and the piece's intended use.
Natural Oil
Penetrating tung oil or Danish oil that enhances the wood grain while allowing it to breathe. Low sheen, warm feel. Easy to touch up.
Matte Polyurethane
Durable water-based polyurethane with a flat, modern finish. Excellent protection for high-traffic surfaces while maintaining a natural look.
Satin Lacquer
Professional-grade lacquer with a soft glow. Ideal for furniture that needs to look refined without the shine of a high-gloss finish.
Food-Safe Epoxy
Crystal-clear, food-safe epoxy finish for bar tops, counters, and dining tables. Waterproof, heat-resistant, and extremely durable.
Wax
Traditional paste wax finish that gives wood a subtle, aged warmth. Best for low-use decorative pieces like mantels and shelving.
Unfinished
Sanded smooth but left raw for clients who want to apply their own finish or enjoy the natural feel and patina of bare reclaimed wood.
Reclaimed Wood Makes Better Furniture
Old-growth reclaimed lumber is genuinely superior to most new wood for furniture making. The tight growth rings of century-old heart pine and virgin cypress create wood that is denser, harder, and more dimensionally stable than fast-grown plantation timber.
Beyond performance, reclaimed wood carries irreplaceable character. Nail holes, saw marks, weathering patterns, and natural patina tell the story of the wood's previous life — a story that becomes part of your piece.
And there's the environmental benefit: choosing reclaimed wood for your custom furniture means no new trees were felled, no forests were cleared, and carbon stays sequestered in the wood instead of returning to the atmosphere in a landfill.
Denser Grain
Tighter growth rings than new lumber
Unique Character
Patina, nail holes, and history
Carbon Neutral
No new trees harvested
Built to Last
Centuries-old wood, built for more
Project Portfolio
A selection of completed custom fabrication projects that showcase the range of what we build and the quality of our craftsmanship. Every piece uses reclaimed wood from our inventory.
Farmhouse Dining Table
A 12-seat farmhouse trestle table built from heart pine joists salvaged from a 1910 warehouse in Algiers. The tabletop is composed of five bookmatched planks with breadboard ends joined using traditional draw-bore mortise-and-tenon joinery. The base features turned legs and a stretcher made from the same stock. Finished with four coats of satin polyurethane for daily family use. The growth ring density on these boards averaged 14 rings per inch.
Restaurant Bar Top
An 18-foot continuous bar top fabricated from two bookmatched live-edge cypress slabs joined with a butterfly key inlay of contrasting walnut. The natural edge was preserved, cleaned, and sealed with clear epoxy. The top surface received a food-safe, two-part epoxy finish that is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and easy to clean. The cypress was sourced from a storm-felled tree in Manchac Swamp — estimated at over 300 years old.
Corporate Reception Desk
A modern reception desk combining reclaimed white oak panels with a blackened steel frame. The oak face features a waterfall edge that wraps from the desktop to the floor panel in a continuous grain pattern. Internal cable management was routed into the desktop with concealed grommets. The steel base was fabricated by a local metalworker to our specifications. Finished with a matte lacquer that highlights the quartersawn ray fleck.
Fireplace Mantel & Surround
A hand-hewn cypress beam mantel with matching vertical surround panels. The mantel beam was selected for its dramatic adze marks and natural checking, which were cleaned and stabilized but intentionally preserved for character. Surround panels were planed smooth and stained to complement the raw beam. The beam weighed 87 pounds and was mounted with concealed steel brackets rated for 200 lbs. A custom gas log opening was framed into the surround.
Floating Shelf System
A set of five floating shelves for a home library, built from matched heart pine planks sourced from the same original building for consistent color and grain. Each shelf is hollow-core construction — two bookmatched face boards glued to a torsion-box interior — keeping the appearance of solid 2-inch stock while reducing weight to under 12 pounds per shelf. Concealed steel rod mounting system supports 75 lbs per shelf.
Sliding Barn Door
A full-size sliding barn door built using a Z-brace pattern from mixed reclaimed boards. We deliberately selected boards with varying degrees of weathering — from silver-gray to warm amber — to create a graduated color pattern across the door face. Hardware was sourced from a local blacksmith (hand-forged track and rollers). The door separates a master bedroom from an ensuite bathroom and includes a soft-close mechanism integrated into the track system.
Wood Selection Guide for Furniture
Choosing the right species for your project is critical. Each wood has unique properties that make it ideal for specific applications. Here is our expert recommendation guide.
Care Instructions for Your Custom Piece
Every piece we deliver comes with specific care instructions based on the wood species and finish applied. Here are our general care guidelines to keep your reclaimed wood looking beautiful for generations.
Daily Care & Cleaning
- Wipe surfaces with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Avoid soaking the wood.
- Use coasters, placemats, and trivets to protect surfaces from moisture rings and heat marks.
- Clean spills immediately — even sealed wood can absorb liquids if left standing.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool, or scouring pads on any finished surface.
- For oil-finished pieces, a microfiber cloth works best to avoid lint deposits in the grain.
Environmental Considerations
- Wood is a natural material that responds to humidity changes. Maintain indoor humidity between 35-55% to prevent cracking or warping.
- Avoid placing reclaimed wood furniture in direct sunlight for extended periods, as UV exposure can alter the color over time.
- Keep pieces away from heating vents, fireplaces, and radiators. Rapid temperature changes cause wood to expand and contract unevenly.
- In Louisiana's humid climate, air conditioning is your furniture's best friend. Consistent climate control prevents moisture-related movement.
Finish Maintenance
- Oil finishes (tung oil, Danish oil): Reapply a thin coat every 6-12 months or when the surface feels dry. Buff with a soft cloth after application.
- Polyurethane finishes: No routine reapplication needed. Clean with a wood-safe cleaner. Can be lightly sanded and recoated if scratched after several years.
- Wax finishes: Reapply paste wax every 3-6 months using a soft cloth in a circular motion. Buff to desired sheen.
- Epoxy finishes: Virtually maintenance-free. Clean with any mild household cleaner. Avoid dragging sharp or abrasive objects across the surface.
Long-Term Preservation
- Reclaimed wood naturally develops patina over time — this is a feature, not a flaw. The wood will continue to change subtly with age and use.
- Minor scratches and dents add character. For deep scratches on oil-finished pieces, apply a small amount of matching oil directly to the scratch.
- If a piece requires refinishing after years of use, contact us. We offer refinishing services and can match the original finish specification exactly.
- Keep our care card (included with every piece) for reference. It includes the specific finish product, species, and any special considerations for your piece.
Have a Custom Project in Mind?
Tell us what you're envisioning and we'll make it happen. From a quick sketch on a napkin to a detailed blueprint — we work with wherever you are in the design process.