Woodworkers in Asheville, NC
2 local businesses listed
Asheville has a craft tradition that predates its current reputation, and woodworking sits close to the center of it. The makers here aren’t producing catalog furniture — they’re building single pieces, often from regional hardwoods, and frequently from trees that came down locally.
Live edge work is particularly common in this area, partly because the material is abundant and partly because it suits the kind of houses people build here. Beyond furniture, local shops take on stair parts, mantels, architectural millwork, and built-ins that have to fit a wall that isn’t plumb — which describes a lot of older Asheville homes.
We’re still growing this category, and the makers listed are a starting point rather than a complete picture of what’s here.
If you’re commissioning a piece, ask about wood movement and how the joinery accounts for it. Solid wood expands and contracts with the seasons, especially in a climate with this much humidity swing, and the difference between a table that lasts generations and one that splits is entirely in how that was planned for.
Green River Woods
NOTE: Matt and his family are rebuilding the business after it was damaged during Helene (they are based in the River Arts District). But, Asheville has supported them well, and they are hard at work rebuilding and more focused than ever. Green River Woods, established in 2008 by Matt Christie, is a distinguished woodworking studio and urban lumber operation located in Asheville’s River Arts District. Specializing in crafting custom furniture from 100% locally salvaged trees, the studio emphasizes environmental sustainability and fine craftsmanship. Services and Products: - Custom Furniture: Green River Woods collaborates with clients nationwide to design and build bespoke pieces. Notable creations include: - Walnut dining tables - Cherry butcher block islands - Live-edge slab trestle tables - Book-matched beech dining tables with custom bases and waterfall benches - Lumber Sales: Offering a vast inventory of kiln-dried and responsibly air-dried slabs, all salvaged and milled locally, providing unique materials for fellow woodworkers and the public. - Wood Finishes: Produces small-batch, natural wood finishes like Bee Good Wood Oil® and Bee Good Wood Butter™, supporting local beekeepers and promoting sustainable wood care. Personal Story: Matt Christie’s passion for woodworking is deeply rooted in his upbringing in southern Vermont, where he was influenced by his father’s love for the woods and Thoreau’s philosophy. His family’s connection to Asheville dates back to 1870, with ancestors involved in local businesses and community initiatives. This rich heritage informs Matt’s commitment to sustainable practices and community collaboration in his work at Green River Woods. Green River Woods stands as a testament to Asheville’s dedication to sustainability, craftsmanship, and community heritage.
- Green Building
Mystic Grain Woodwork, LLC
Ben White provides home repairs, renovations, & carpentry with an eye for detail. He serves Asheville and the Western North Carolina area. Residential renovations, handyman work, interior and exterior trim, framing, siding, window and door installation, flooring, cabinetry installation, painting and refinishing, tables and countertops, furniture commissions, general artistic woodcraft.
- Residential
