Where Nature’s Story Becomes Functional Art
With The Grain was born from a simple idea: that every piece of wood carries a story worth continuing.
We work with walnut, cherry, oak, cedar, and other hardwoods ~ shaping live edges, carving vessels, hand-weaving seats, and building functional art one piece at a time.
No mass production ~ No duplicates ~ Just honest craft guided by the grain.
Who We Are
We are makers who believe in slow work, real tools, and the quiet patience of handcrafted pieces. Our shop is built on respect for the materials nature gives us ~ the scars, the curves, the color shifts, the years held within every board and slab.
Each piece is shaped by hand in Northern Pennsylvania, where the woods, the seasons, and the stories around us continue to inspire the work.
What we stand for
Our mission is to honor the story held within every piece of wood by crafting one-of-a-kind functional art that reflects nature’s memory, our hands’ intention, and the quiet patience of true craftsmanship. We create work meant to be lived with, passed on, and valued for the story it carries.
Why We Built With The Grain
Because functional art should be more than décor ~ it should hold memory, meaning, and a sense of place.
We create pieces meant to be lived with, handed down, and woven into the daily rhythm of a home.
What Makes Our Work One-of-One
We never make the same piece twice.
Each item comes from a unique cut of hardwood and is built fully by hand from start to finish. Once a piece is claimed, its story continues in your home — never recreated, never repeated.
Every finished work includes:
~ A signed letter of authenticity
~A maker’s signature or mark
This ensures your piece remains a true heirloom of its own.
Welcome to our story, and thank you for stepping into our store.
We’re honored you’re here, and we hope you find a piece that feels like it belongs in your home.