Commission a Custom Piece

Use the site inquiry form or email directly to start a custom hardwood project, from a handcrafted wood bowl or pedestal centerpiece to a turned wood lamp or cigar ashtray.

What can be commissioned

Lighting, pedestal centerpieces, reserve pieces, and matched forms.

Commissions can start from a pedestal centerpiece bowl, a turned wood lamp, a handcrafted cigar ashtray, or a completely new direction shaped around your room, palette, and scale.

Custom Bowls Table Lamps Matching Pairs Gift Pieces
Custom turned wood lamp commission example
How it works

A clean commission process keeps the design focused.

What to include

The best inquiry gives the build somewhere clear to begin.

  • Type of piece: lamp, centerpiece bowl, ashtray, valet bowl, or another woodturned object.
  • Target size: approximate diameter, height, or the space where it will sit.
  • Wood direction: brighter and lighter, darker and moodier, or strong contrast.
  • Intended use: display, bedside lighting, dining table centerpiece, desk piece, lounge accessory, or gift.
Commission FAQs

Common questions about custom wood bowls, lamps, cigar ashtrays, and matching pieces.

Can a listed piece be used as a starting point?

Yes. Gallery and collection pieces are often the best way to communicate the direction you want, even if the final size or wood selection changes.

Can two matching lamps be made?

Matching pairs are a strong use case for custom work and are especially well suited to bedside or console applications.

Are the finished pieces identical to the photos?

No. Each piece is shaped from real wood with its own grain, color variation, and response to the turning process. Similar is possible; identical is rarely the goal.

How do buyers inquire if they are ready now?

The quickest path is to use the contact form on the Contact page or email woodyturns@gmail.com directly. Facebook and Etsy remain helpful secondary channels.