The artistry and craftsmanship that goes into each one of Jason Sharp’s furniture pieces is reasonably priced in the industry. You can expect to pay between $1,500 to $15,000 for a piece from Terroir Wood Studio.

If you would like to commission a piece and you are not in Northern Michigan, it is not a problem. Terroir’s fine studio furniture is shipped all over the world. Currently, TWS has pieces and cabinetry located from Alaska to Australia.

The individual furniture piece will dictate how it should be shipped. For instance, a large dining room table may be blanket wrapped and sent specialty furniture mover, or crated and shipped freight. A small cigar/jewelry box or carving may be crated and shipped via FedEx.

Studio furniture is a specialized niche of the furniture-custom cabinet market. Pieces made are one-of-a-kind, or limited edition, and are built in smaller-scale shops with few or no employees. Evidence of the maker’s mark is present not only in style but also in workmanship. Studio furniture is difficult to mass produce due to the high level of detail and attention, necessary in creating the work by hand.

Toxic-free materials and building practices are used as often as possible. MDF (pressed board) typically contains arsenic and formaldehyde, and can off gas for up to 5 years. Therefore it is not used in any projects. Non-toxic white glue is used for construction, while shellac, plant-based oils and beeswax are primarily used for finishes. By using hand tools to accomplish a majority of the work and employing a strict waste management policy, a smaller footprint is created in all steps from design to completion.

First, a complimentary consultation will be held, either by phone or in person where stories, inspirations, values, needs and budget are discussed. The consultation will then be reflected on while inspiring sketches are created. A look at the sketches and a smoothed-out design will then take place and a $100 design fee will be required at this time—which goes toward the cost of your project. Then, a few days are devoted to creating mock-ups, sourcing possible materials, working out the project cost, and estimating a time for completion.

Once you have has signed off on the final design, work will begin and 50% of the total project cost is required in advance. During the actual building of the piece/project, scheduled meetings at the studio can be arranged and are encouraged! If this is not possible, emailed images of the work in progress can be provided.