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Timber & Tack Furniture
A custom furniture workshop building heirloom-quality tables and cabinetry for direct clients and interior designers.
Executive summary
Timber & Tack monetizes custom commissions and a small ready-to-ship line, with designer-trade accounts driving repeat volume. Craft reputation and lead times support premium margins.
Financial snapshot
Year-1 revenue target$280K
Founder investment$26K
GeographyAsheville, NC
Market snapshot
TAM$45B US furniture
SAM$220M custom/designer segment
SOM$1.2M obtainable
Affluent homeowners and designers pay premiums for durable, customized, heirloom-quality furniture over disposable retail.
Trends
- Demand for durable, custom pieces
- Designer-trade channel growth
- Maker storytelling driving premiums
- Ready-to-ship lines balancing cash flow
Customer segments
- Custom commissions — Tables & cabinetry
- Designer trade — Repeat projects
- Ready-to-ship — Inventory pieces
Pricing model
| Product / Service | Price | Rationale |
|---|---|---|
| Custom dining table | 3200.0 each | Core commission revenue |
| Built-in cabinetry project | 8500.0 project | High-ticket margin |
| Ready-to-ship piece | 900.0 each | Faster-turn inventory |
Competitive landscape
Mass furniture retailers
Strengths — Cheap, fast
Weaknesses — Disposable quality
Our edge — Heirloom craftsmanship + customization
Other woodworkers
Strengths — Authentic, niche
Weaknesses — Long lead times, inconsistent
Our edge — Reliable delivery + designer relationships
Customer acquisition
- Designer-trade partnerships
- Instagram + portfolio
- Showroom & local markets
- Referrals from past clients
- Houzz/Pinterest presence
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