Custom Commissions

Komyo 光明

Radiant light

Wooden bench with rectangular top and sturdy legs, set against a plain white wall on a tatami mat floor.
Close-up of a wooden bench with a vertical post and cross-beam placed on a woven straw mat on the floor.
Close-up of a wooden furniture joint showing the intersection of horizontal and vertical wooden pieces with smooth, finished surfaces.

Starting at $1,800

Black walnut bench with pegged joinery | Finished with satin hardwax oil | Completed in 4 weeks

Designed to accompany wall art in a guest space, this piece carries a grounded, welcoming presence. Refined and restrained, Komyo is intended to support the room rather than dominate it.

Chigaidana 違い棚

Staggered shelving cabinet

A long wooden shelf unit with multiple compartments and open spaces, sitting on a tatami mat floor.
A wooden shelf with a space for storage and a sliding door with a grid design, placed on a woven tatami mat.
A wooden long and low storage cabinet that has staggered shelves with dark and medium wood tones, resting on a tatami mat floor.

Starting at $5,000

Black walnut staggered shelving cabinet with sliding shoji compartment | Finished with tung oil | Completed in 8 weeks

Designed to anchor a Japanese-inspired bedroom, this bookcase interprets traditional architectural language through a modern form. Staggered shelves and a sliding shoji compartment are rooted in precedent, while the live edge preserves the individuality of the material.

Koei 虎影

Tiger’s shadow

A tall shelf with seven evenly spaced tiger maple shelves and interlocking side supports made from black walnut and african padauk wedges.
Close-up of tusk tenon joinery attaching tiger maple shelves to black walnut supports
Close-up of a tiger maple shelf with shimmering, tiger striped grain

Starting at $10,000

Architectural bookcase with tiger maple shelves, walnut columns, and African padauk accents | Finished with hardwax oil | Completed in 10 weeks

Designed to occupy an alcove, this architectural piece asserts a sense of scale and permanence within the room. Tiger maple brings a shifting, luminous grain, tempered by the grounding depth of walnut, while padauk introduces a measured warmth that unifies the composition.

A wooden table with a thick, natural edge tabletop with a cherry trestle base in front of a white wall on a tatami mat floor.

How a commission works

Step 1 | Inquiry

Describe your vision down below. Even a sentence or two will start the conversation.

Step 2 | Quick Consultation

I will reply with a few clarifying questions and initial direction on price range and timeline.

Step 3 | Design & Quote

Once we’re aligned, I’ll provide a clear scope, dimensions, material options, and a final quote.

Step 4 | Deposit

Your deposit confirms the project and locks your place in the schedule.

Step 5 | Build Updates

I’ll send progress photos as the piece comes to life.

Step 6 | Delivery

You receive the finished piece, care guidance, and any included documentation. White-glove delivery options may be available depending on distance and the piece.

A wooden bench with a rectangular top and a sturdy base, positioned indoors near a window with closed white blinds and surrounded by semi-transparent white curtains with a leaf pattern. There are green plants to the left and right of the table.

Start a Custom Commission

Only your name and email are required. Everything else is optional and simply helps start the conversation.