Aleole Woodworks
Portfolio Process About Commission

Commissions

Commission a Piece

Every Aleole commission begins with a conversation about how you live with your furniture—and ends with a piece your family will inherit.

Begin Your Commission

The Experience

What to Expect

01

Discovery Call

A 30-minute conversation about your space, your vision, and how the piece will be used. No commitment required.

02

Design Proposal

Within two weeks, you receive sketches, wood species recommendations, dimensions, and a detailed quote. We refine until it feels right.

03

The Build

Photo and video updates at every milestone. Many builds are filmed for YouTube—with your permission, your piece becomes part of the story.

04

Delivery & Installation

White-glove delivery and placement in your home. Every piece ships with a signed certificate of authenticity and care guide.

Investment

Commission Tiers

Keepsake & Accent Pieces

$500 – $2,000

Jewelry boxes, cutting boards, small shelves, picture frames. Handcrafted heirlooms that make meaningful gifts.

  • Single hardwood species
  • Hand-cut joinery
  • Oil or wax finish
  • 4–6 week lead time

Statement Furniture

$5,000 – $15,000

Dining tables, desks, credenzas, bed frames. Signature pieces designed around your space with Egyptian-inspired design details.

  • Custom design consultation
  • Premium hardwood selection
  • Traditional joinery throughout
  • Build documentation & video
  • White-glove delivery
  • 8–16 week lead time

Bespoke Collections

$15,000+

Multi-piece suites and full room designs. A cohesive collection with a unified design language—dining set, office, bedroom.

  • In-home consultation
  • Full design package with renderings
  • Exotic & figured wood options
  • Priority scheduling
  • Certificate of authenticity
  • Timeline by scope

Why Solid Wood?

Mass-produced furniture is built to be replaced. A handcrafted solid wood piece is built to be inherited. Every commission uses kiln-dried hardwoods joined with traditional techniques—no particle board, no veneers, no shortcuts.

Egyptian Inspiration

Ancient Egyptian woodworkers built furniture that survived millennia. My designs draw from that tradition—clean geometric forms, symbolic proportions, and materials chosen to endure. Every piece carries that lineage forward.

Common Questions

FAQ

How long does a commission take?

Keepsake pieces: 4–6 weeks. Statement furniture: 8–16 weeks. Collections: timeline by scope. Every project gets a firm estimate after the design phase.

What wood species do you work with?

Primarily walnut, white oak, cherry, and maple. For bespoke collections, I also work with wenge, sapele, and figured exotics. All kiln-dried and sourced from reputable mills.

What is the deposit structure?

50% deposit before materials are sourced. Remaining 50% due upon completion, before delivery. For collections over $25,000, we can arrange milestone-based payments.

Can I see progress during the build?

Absolutely. I send photo updates at key milestones. Many builds are filmed for YouTube with your permission—you get the raw footage as a keepsake. Workshop visits are welcome.

Do you deliver or ship?

White-glove delivery for statement pieces and collections. Keepsake pieces can be shipped nationwide in custom crating. International shipping available for collections.

Do you offer a guarantee?

Every piece comes with a lifetime structural guarantee. If a joint fails under normal use, I repair or rebuild it at no cost. These are heirloom pieces—they should outlive us both.

Begin Your Commission

Tell me about the piece you envision—what it’s for, where it will live, and what matters most to you. I respond to every inquiry personally within 48 hours.

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