Olivier Woodworks, LTD

06/25/2026

While Josh is away this week, Madeline and I have been rockin’ the shop! The chairs are coming together, and the table legs are getting rough-turned. Things are moving right along.

06/22/2026

Girl power in the shop this week!

06/16/2026

Mortise and tenon joinery is considered a hallmark of high-quality craftsmanship. When you see it used in a piece, it’s a direct link to thousands of years of woodworking tradition—proof that some methods don’t need improving, just preserving.

With mortise and tenon joinery, the strength comes from the wood itself. Instead of relying on metal fasteners, we cut a precise cavity (the mortise) and a matching tongue (the tenon) so the two pieces lock together. This creates a large surface area for glue and a mechanical bond that resists pulling, twisting, and seasonal movement. The joint becomes part of the structure—not just something holding it together.

Brackets and screws, on the other hand, depend on hardware to do the work. Over time, wood expands and contracts, screws can loosen, and metal fatigues. What starts out tight can slowly develop play, wobble, and weakness.

We take the slower path on purpose. Every joint is carefully measured, cut, and fitted by hand to ensure it seats perfectly. It’s a process that demands patience, but it’s what allows a table to remain solid and true through years of daily use, changing seasons, and generations of family gatherings.

Because a dining table shouldn’t just hold meals—it should hold memories for decades to come.❤️

Order your family heirloom today.

06/11/2026

Smitten is an understatement 😍

We just delivered this stunning Empire table and chairs, and it couldn’t have turned out more perfectly. The color is spot-on, and the way it fits into its new space? Seamless.

There’s nothing better than seeing a piece come to life exactly where it belongs—elevating the room and tying everything together effortlessly.

Another happy home, and one we won’t forget anytime soon. ❤️

06/11/2026

Okay y’all — don’t blink or you might miss this one 👀

This beauty won’t be here long… she’s heading out tomorrow!

That rich, dark Provincial stain highlights the gorgeous wood grain, and it’s truly a showstopper. The Empire-style 5’ round table expands to a full 8’ with two leaves — perfect for everything from cozy dinners to hosting the whole crew. And yes, the matching Empire chairs are just as stunning ✨

Catch her while you can!

06/08/2026

I adore these little remote tables—they truly check every box: convenient, purposeful, and easy on the eyes.

If you have one that’s not pictured, I’d love to see it! Snap a photo and send it in—there’s something special about seeing them in all their glory.

And good news… we have several more to choose from 👀
Measurments: 18"x9"x25"tall - $160

06/04/2026

People often ask if we have a “line” of furniture—or if we only build custom pieces.

The truth is, we do have a line. But it didn’t come from a catalog. It came from challenges, requests… and sometimes even mistakes.

George was once told he’d really be something if he could build a Cloverleaf Empire bed. He took that to heart. It took years of figuring, refining, and staying with it—but he did it. That piece became part of our story.

The Empire chair came from something more personal—an appreciation shaped by what he had seen and admired growing up.

He also wanted to stand out in the bowl turning arena, so he developed a way to turn not just a round bowl, but an oval—an elliptical bowl.

When I was learning to turn our plant stand, I completely botched the spiral. What felt like a failure at the time ended up leading to our Empire column tables—and even our candle holders.

And our newest piece—one I absolutely love—came from a collaboration with Kim, a longtime client who worked on many projects with George. She wanted our pencil post bed to have just a little more presence… and that idea became something new: our Crowned Princess.

That’s how it happens here.

Not from a catalog… but from people, persistence, and the process.

So yes—we have a line.

It’s just been built one story at a time.

06/03/2026

A follow-up photo from our delivery last week—and we couldn’t be more excited to see our Louisiana Bayou bed settled into its new home. It looks absolutely beautiful!

The custom stain is a special blend created just for this piece, falling perfectly between our New Orleans Patina and Special Walnut finishes. The rich, warm tone highlights the curves, grain pattern and wood character while complementing the room beautifully.

We love seeing our furniture become part of our customers’ homes. Thank you for sharing this lovely photo!

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

It’s been a busy week already. Starting with the a flawless delivery. I can’t wait to see just how lovely this bedroom is once it’s decorated. New pieces were moved into the showroom, a beautiful Princess bed and a stately Empire rocking chair. And the Empire table in the finishing room is well on its way.
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