About Greg

Handcrafted walnut rocking chair by Greg Schneider

Woodworking is my escape.

For 25 years I worked in emergency medicine — fast decisions, no room for error, rarely a moment to breathe. The woodshop is the opposite of all that, and that's exactly why I love it. I work alone, out of my garage in South Florida, and there's no rush.

Shapes and curves matter a lot to me. I'm drawn to pieces that feel forward-looking — clean, organic forms, nothing unnecessary. I build with traditional joinery wherever the piece allows — no screws if I can help it.

My favorite way to start a new piece is with two questions: what purpose will it serve, and where is it going to live? The answers drive everything — the height, the proportions, the species, the form. I don't work from a catalog. I work from the space.

I'm always developing new designs and learning new techniques. I take on a limited number of commissions each year alongside a small collection of finished pieces. If you have something in mind, reach out.

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How a commission works

1. Tell me what you need

Share dimensions, wood preference, and how the piece will be used. A rough sketch or photo reference helps, but it's not required.

2. We talk it through

I'll follow up with a quote, timeline, and any design questions. Most commissions start as a conversation, not a spec sheet.

3. It gets built

Hand-built by me in South Florida, finished to order, and ready for delivery or pickup. No shortcuts, no outsourced parts.

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