About us

Wood & Chisel was founded in Vienna as a sales representative for companies producing oriental marquetry. The main factory in Syria we represent worldwide has a longstanding history of employing some of the best artisans in the Old City of Damascus.
Meticulous skill goes into hand cutting and laying each piece of wood and mother of pearl to produce the finest marquetry art in this region.
They create superb handmade inlaid furniture using Syrian and American walnut wood and mother of pearl from the Philippines. This tradition has been at the heart of the Syrian people for almost a thousand years.
It has been handed down from master to apprentice, who became a master in marquetry, thus keeping alive and eventually perfecting this craft of producing luxury furniture.
Up to the present day, every piece of furniture is entirely handmade, and every step of this process involves using all the traditional tools required for excellent craftsmanship.
The quality of precision artistry and uncompromising standards have always been our basis for successfully exporting these goods worldwide.
Perfectly proportioned and finished as they are, they add a touch of luxury and the unique atmosphere of Arabian Nights – 1001 “Alf Layla Wa-Layla” – to homes and workplaces alike.
Rich in the traditional designs of a culture that honors beauty in all things, this hand-carved furniture and boxes become true art pieces.
Our artisans are purely creative and love to bring original pieces into being, so alongside the traditional patterns that adorn the inlaid Syrian furniture they make, modern, fresh, and innovative designs also feature in our collections.

Our Core Team

People behind your awesome shopping experience.

Alaa Al Saadi

Developer

Kenan Rmih

Owner

Valerie Putze

Assistant

Ammar Rmih

Production & Design