The commission process
Four clear stages keep the design specific, the expectations aligned, and the making focused.
Tell us about the room, the problem to solve, the dimensions you know, and the feeling you want. Photos and inspiration images help us see the context—not copy someone else’s work.
Room photos · Approximate dimensions · Storage needs · InspirationWe refine proportion, interior layout, wood species, hardware, finish, delivery, and installation. The proposal defines what will be built and the project window before the commission moves forward.
Configuration · Materials · Finish · ProposalLumber is selected, milled, joined, assembled, and finished in our Maryland shop. Solid-wood movement and everyday use are designed into the piece from the beginning.
Material selection · Joinery · Assembly · Hand finishingFreestanding furniture is carefully prepared and shipped throughout the United States. Built-ins and projects requiring on-site cabinet installation are delivered and installed throughout Southern Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region.
Nationwide shipping · Local installation · Placement · Care guidanceMaterials that carry the work
Our core hardwoods are selected through trusted Maryland lumber yards. Grain, tone, and figure are considered across the whole piece—not one board at a time.
Frequently asked
Yes. Inspiration images, rough dimensions, and hand sketches are all useful starting points. We use them to understand the proportion and feeling you want, then develop a Viper design suited to your room and the way solid wood moves.
Our core hardwoods are American black walnut, white oak, and cherry, sourced through trusted Maryland lumber yards. Other species can be considered when they suit the project.
We ship freestanding furniture throughout the United States, including regular deliveries to the West Coast. Built-ins and projects requiring on-site cabinet installation are available locally throughout Southern Maryland and the Washington, D.C. region. Delivery, installation, and site conditions are confirmed in the proposal.
Timing depends on the collection, wood availability, and current shop schedule. You will receive a clear project window with your proposal before work begins.
The ranges on this site are useful starting points. Final pricing reflects dimensions, species, interior configuration, hardware, delivery, and installation.
Dog crates are no longer part of our standard collection. This studio is focused on furniture and architectural storage; equestrian tack systems are available through the dedicated Viper Equestrian workshop.
Ready when the room is