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Stephen
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Stephen
Hi, I’m Stephen Wain, the craftsman behind Wain Green Wood, where I create handcrafted furniture inspired by old-world craftsmanship. Born in Toronto, raised in Tennessee, and trained in Charleston, SC, I developed a deep passion for reclaimed wood and traditional joinery techniques.
Wain Green Wood began in my backyard, working with recycled pallets to build my first custom tables. My love for salvaged materials soon expanded into reclaiming historic timbers and studying the furniture-making methods of the 17th to 19th centuries. These timeless building practices—passed down through generations—remain at the heart of everything I create.
Over time, I turned my attention to locally salvaged logs that would otherwise be discarded. Each unique species offers its own colors, textures, and character, which I transform into heirloom-quality pieces. By blending sustainable woodworking practices with historic craftsmanship, I create furniture that tells a story—one that honors both the material’s past and its future place in your home.
I see beauty in the versatility and diversity of wood—its natural origins, unique grain patterns, and sustainable renewability. Wood has an innate ability to connect people to nature, with every piece telling its own story. Just like the moments they’re created for, each of my designs is truly one-of-a-kind.
I believe that quality handcrafted furniture is shaped by both time and place. Each piece should enhance and celebrate the space it inhabits. I embrace the subtle variations in size, grain, and joinery placement—details that bring authenticity to the work. My process often includes intricate techniques such as hand carving and wood turning, ensuring artistry in every detail.
Specializing in custom furniture, timber framing, and cabinet-making, I create individualized designs using reclaimed wood and salvaged materials. I also offer antique furniture reproductions enhanced with modern personalization, blending historic charm with contemporary function. Each piece is carefully designed to balance form and function—a harmonious blend of art and craft.
My focus is on made-to-order, heirloom-quality furniture built to last for generations. Using proper joinery and time-tested woodworking methods, I ensure strength, stability, and enduring beauty. For me, it’s not just about what I make—it’s about how I make it: sustainably, skillfully, and with a deep respect for the material.
At Wain Green Wood, craftsmanship and material selection are at the heart of everything we create. With countless options available, we focus on using high-quality, locally reclaimed wood to ensure each piece is both sustainable and unique. We specialize in salvaging boards from historic buildings and also work with locally sawn lumber sourced from nearby sawmills.
Every piece is handcrafted in-house using local materials. The process begins with your commission, where we collaborate with you to define the ideal size, style, and function of your piece. Once the design is finalized, we carefully select the materials, allow them to properly season, and then shape, join, and finish them using traditional woodworking techniques.
Whether you’d like to recreate one of our existing designs, bring your own vision to life, or select from our collection of custom furniture concepts, each commission is fully tailored to your needs and preferences. The result is a functional work of art—built with care, designed to last, and rooted in the story of its materials.
At Wain Green Wood, it’s not just about what I make—it’s about how I make it. Every piece is built with proper joinery to ensure strength, longevity, and peace of mind. I prioritize quality and stability, relying on time-tested woodworking methods rooted in traditional cabinetmaking and timber framing techniques.
- Mortise and tenon joinery creates a foundation of strength and stability, adding lasting value to each design.
- Frame-and-panel cabinets and doors are constructed using old-world woodworking techniques, delivering both beauty and durability.
- Hand-cut dovetail drawers stand as a hallmark of quality craftsmanship, ensuring structural integrity and visual appeal.
- Hand-turned stiles bring a graceful lightness to any room, highlighting the wood’s natural beauty from every angle.
- Hand-carved stiles allow for unique shapes and artistic expression, making each piece truly one-of-a-kind.
By combining these heritage joinery methods with carefully selected materials, I create heirloom-quality furniture designed to last for generations.
Every custom furniture project at Wain Green Wood begins with a simple, hand-drawn sketch capturing the piece’s overall shape, size, and angles. Our designs are as handcrafted as our furniture—intentionally organic and often not drawn to perfect scale—allowing the creative process to guide the final form. This approach ensures each bespoke woodworking piece reflects both the client’s vision and the artistry of traditional craftsmanship.
