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Humidor
Walnut, Oak & Spanish Cedar Cigar Box
Hand-cut joinery, Spanish cedar lining, and hand-crafted wooden hinges and latch.
Selected Work
A few of the pieces currently on the bench or recently completed.
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Box
Maple Keepsake Box
Figured maple showcased with simple lines and walnut inlayed dovetails so the figure does the talking.
Box
Walnut Jewelry Box
Walnut jewelry box with hand-cut maple inlayed dovetails and other intricate details.
Restoration
Furniture Repair & Refinement
Careful structural repairs and finish touch-ups to extend the life of well-used pieces.
Box
Mail organizer with added compartment for keys
Proud dovetails, mortise & tenon, piano hinges and finished with dark cherry stain.
About
A self-taught background in art, aesthetics, repair, and problem-solving informs everything I build.
I’m Arthur Richards, working out of Southern California. I’m drawn to designs that feel calm at first glance and reveal small details the longer you live with them: proportion, a joint that lines up just right, grain that carries around a corner, and beautifully contrasting wood types.
Most of my work lives in the space between function and ritual: humidors, boxes, and small furniture that people use every day but still notice. I like clear communication, realistic constraints, and solving the practical problems that come with real materials and real use.
Process
A simple, clear path from idea to finished piece.
01 · Conversation
We start with a short conversation about what you need: size, use, rough budget, and any reference pieces you like. A quick sketch or example photo is more than enough.
02 · Design & Details
I propose a direction, materials, and timeline. Once we agree, I finalize dimensions and key details before cutting into any stock.
03 · Build & Delivery
I build the piece, send the occasional progress photo if you’d like, and arrange pickup or shipping once everything feels right.
Contact
Reach out if you have a project in mind or just want to talk through an idea.
What helps me help you
- Rough dimensions or the space the piece needs to live in.
- How you plan to use it (daily, display, storage, etc.).
- Any photos of work you like—mine or someone else’s.