Dining table
The Malaya table
A ten-seater in acacia for a family in Marikina. Breadboard ends, hand-planed top, finished with hardwax oil so it can be spot-repaired at home.
Custom furniture · Quezon City
Furniture built to be kept.
We are a three-person workshop making tables, chairs, and cabinets to order — one piece at a time, in local hardwoods, joined so they can be repaired instead of replaced.
Since 2011
Made to order
Our woods
Acacia, mahogany, and gmelina from legal, documented sources — plus reclaimed hardwood when we can get it. Ask us for the papers; we like being asked.
Recent work
Three pieces that left the shop this year. Every commission starts from a conversation, so no two are quite alike.
Seating
Batangas ladder-back chairs
A set of six, drawing on the provincial chairs we grew up with. Mortise-and-tenon throughout — no screws in the frame, nothing to work loose.
Storage
Aparador, revisited
A two-door wardrobe in mahogany with dovetailed drawers, sized for a condominium bedroom where every centimeter counted.
How a commission works
Most people who write to us have never commissioned furniture before, and that's fine. You don't need drawings or exact measurements — a photo of the space and a sense of how you'll use the piece is enough to start.
We take on a small number of commissions at a time, so the person you talk to at the start is the same person cutting the joinery. Expect honest lead times: a dining table is usually six to eight weeks from approved drawing to delivery.
They asked more questions about how we eat dinner than about the table itself. The piece fits our life, not the other way around.
— A client in Katipunan, on their kitchen table
The four steps
- Conversation. You tell us about the space and how the piece will be used. We reply within two working days with questions and a rough range.
- Drawing and quote. We send a measured drawing and a fixed price. Nothing is cut until you approve both.
- The build. Wood is selected, acclimated, and joined in the shop. We send photos at the milestones so you see it take shape.
- Delivery and care. We deliver within Metro Manila, install where needed, and leave you a one-page care note for the finish.
120+
pieces delivered
14
years in the shop
3
woodworkers
What it costs
Every piece is quoted individually, but these starting points give you an honest sense of scale before you write to us.
Restoration
From ₱8,000
For pieces worth keeping — an inherited aparador, a wobbling heirloom chair.
- Assessment at the shop
- Joint repair and re-gluing
- Finish matched to the original
- Pickup and return in Metro Manila
Commission
From ₱35,000 most requested
A piece built to order, from first conversation to delivery.
- Measured drawing and fixed quote
- Wood selection with you
- Progress photos during the build
- Delivery, installation, and care note
Consultation
₱2,500 per visit
An hour at your place or ours, for when you're not sure what you need yet.
- On-site measurements
- Wood and finish recommendations
- Written summary afterwards
- Credited toward any commission
Common questions
Do you deliver outside Metro Manila?
Yes, by arrangement. We crate pieces for provincial delivery and work with a courier we trust. The cost depends on the piece and the destination — we'll include it in the quote so there are no surprises.
What woods do you work with?
Mostly acacia, mahogany, and gmelina from legal, documented sources, plus reclaimed hardwood when we can get it. If you have a specific wood in mind, ask — we'll tell you honestly whether it suits the piece.
Can you copy a design I found online?
We'd rather not copy another maker's work outright, but we're glad to use it as a starting point. Bring the photo and we'll design something in the same spirit, proportioned for your space.
How do I care for the finish?
Every piece leaves with a one-page care note. Most of our work is finished in hardwax oil: wipe with a damp cloth, avoid silicone polish, and re-oil high-wear surfaces once a year. Small scratches can usually be repaired at home.
Talk to us
Write, call, or drop by the shop — we're happy to talk through an idea before you commit to anything.
- Workshop
- Quezon City (address shared when you book a visit)
- Phone
- (02) 8000-0000
- hello@example.com
- Hours
- Tuesday to Saturday, 9am–5pm
Before you drop by
The shop is a working floor — sawdust, finishes curing, machines running. Message us first and we'll make sure someone can walk you through what's on the benches.
We reply to every inquiry within two working days. If you don't hear back, check your spam folder or call the shop.
Start with a conversation
No drawings needed, no deposit to ask a question. Tell us about the piece you have in mind and we'll tell you honestly what it would take.
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