Material first
Domestic hardwoods, exotic woods, select softwoods, and complementary metals are chosen for strength, character, stability, and the way they will age.
Custom furniture · Crafted with integrity
Built with character.
Each piece is unique—substantial tables, purposeful furniture, and singular designs shaped from domestic hardwoods, exotic woods, select softwoods, and metals chosen for the demands of the build.
Wood & metalMaterials chosen with purpose
Traditional joineryStrength you can see
Made one at a timeNever assembly-line
Our standard
Furniture should earn its scars.
We build for real homes, real gatherings, and decades of use. Each piece is engineered around the wood, the room, and the people who will put it to work.
Built honestly
Mortises, tenons, drawbored joints, mechanical reinforcement, and piece-appropriate metalwork are used where they belong. The construction is part of the design.
Finished to live
Hand-rubbed finishes bring out the grain and remain serviceable. These pieces are meant to be used, maintained, and handed down.
Signature work
Different forms. Same resolve.
From room-defining tables to daily-use serving pieces, every build carries the same priorities: sound structure, useful proportions, and unmistakable material.
The Signature White Oak Table
Three-inch top, 3×6 timber legs, steel outer band, and keyed joinery.
The Great Lakes Table
Black walnut and white oak surrounding blue water, carried on mast-inspired legs.
The Monastery Board
Solid white oak, practical proportions, and a hand-rubbed polymerized tung-oil finish.
The Heirloom Desk
A substantial waterfall form with integrated storage and room to do serious work.
About us · The person behind the pieces
Meet Jake.
The hands behind the work.
I believe good furniture should be built to serve a life, not just decorate a room.
I'm Jake, the craftsman behind Old Oak & Anvil Works, LLC. For me, a piece of furniture has to make sense from the inside out. The joinery should be sound, the proportions should be right, and the materials should be allowed to show their own character.
I work with domestic hardwoods, exotic woods, select softwoods, and, when a design calls for it, steel or other complementary metals. Whether it is a substantial dining table, a carefully finished serving board, or a one-of-a-kind commission, I want it to be something you'll use with confidence and be glad to pass along.
My approach is old-fashioned in the ways that count: take pride in the work, tell people plainly what they're buying, and price it fairly. Each piece is unique because the grain, the purpose, and the person commissioning it are unique.
JakeOwner & craftsman
Old Oak & Anvil Works
Old Oak & Anvil Works
The commission process
Your space sets the brief.
A good custom piece begins with the room, how it will be used, and what it must endure. The design grows from there—proportion first, detail second.
Define the work
Purpose, dimensions, material preferences, site access, and the details that matter to you.
Design and price
A clear concept, construction plan, finish direction, and straightforward project price.
Build in the shop
Careful milling, joinery, assembly, and finishing—with progress documented along the way.
Deliver and stand behind it
Final inspection, safe delivery planning, and guidance for decades of care.
Purchases & commissions
Clear terms. No surprises.
Pre-made pieces carry a set price and are paid in full at checkout. Commissioned work follows the accepted quote and a milestone schedule tied directly to the progress of the build.
Pre-made piecesFull listed price is due at checkout.
Set-price purchase
Commission payment schedule
The initial 50% down payment is required and non-negotiable. The remaining balance is paid as the piece advances through fabrication, finishing, and delivery.
50%Down paymentDue when the commission and quoted price are accepted.
25%FabricationDue upon fabrication of the commissioned piece.
20%FinishingDue upon finishing of the commissioned piece.
5%DeliveryDue upon delivery or taking possession.
Make a payment
Choose your payment method.
Our first ready-made serving board is available through secure PayPal checkout. Choose shipping or free local pickup before paying.
Photographs of the finished boardProduct gallery being prepared
Available now · Handmade in Ohio
White Oak Serving Board$85
Solid American white oak · 24″ × 10″ × ¾″ · Polymerized tung-oil finish.
Checkout is securely handled by PayPal. Available payment methods, including card or Venmo when offered, appear there. Pickup is at 29984 Pemberville Road, Millbury, OH 43447, by appointment. Commission invoices and additional payment methods are arranged individually; contact us before making a commission payment.
“Fine furniture does not need to be precious. It needs to be worth keeping.”Old Oak & Anvil Works
Contact us · Let's talk craftsmanship
Bring the measurements. Bring the idea. We’ll bring the anvil.
Questions about our work, ready-made pieces, or a custom commission? We'd welcome a conversation. For a new build, it helps to know what you'd like made, the approximate dimensions, preferred materials, and your timeline.
Custom commissionsAvailable piecesLocal pickupWood & finish questions
Old Oak & Anvil Works, LLC
Custom furniture and woodwork
Northwest Ohio 29984 Pemberville Road
Millbury, OH 43447 contact@oldoakandanvilworks.com Email the workshop
Northwest Ohio 29984 Pemberville Road
Millbury, OH 43447 contact@oldoakandanvilworks.com Email the workshop
Questions and commission requests are welcome by email. Workshop visits and order pickups are by appointment only.