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Meet the maker behind the oak stool

A short visit with the woodworker who turns Soft Oak Stool blanks into pieces meant for daily use.

Jonah ReedAugust 6, 2026
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The shop

The stool starts as kiln-dried oak in a shop that fits more tools than people. Cuts are planned against the grain so seats stay flat through humid summers.

Joinery over hardware

Where we can, legs meet rails with joinery you can trust without a drawer of spare screws. Hardware appears only where it earns its place.

Finish you can feel

Oil and wax, not a thick plastic coat. The surface takes a soft sheen and shows the wood instead of hiding it.

Built for rooms, not photos

We ask for seats that take a bag, a plant, or a person equally well. If it only looks right in a styled shot, it does not ship.