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Alabama Sawyer
Alabama Sawyer
Alabama Sawyer

Run by its founders Cliff Spencer and Leigh Spencer, Alabama Sawyer designs modern, environmentally sustainable products from fallen trees in the Birmingham, Alabama, area. Since our beginning, we have diverted hundreds of logs from landfills by transforming them into award-winning furniture for homes and businesses instead. Alabama Sawyer mills urban timber—beautiful old trees that have fallen from storms, been displaced by development or are otherwise headed for the landfill or a fireplace. Our expert artisans transform these otherwise forgotten trees into elegant furniture, architectural elements and carefully considered objects, all obsessively crafted to delight and endure.

The facet flower vase is the perfect vessel for color added in a living space, guest room, powder room or kitchen table in every season.
The facet flower vase is the perfect vessel for color added in a living space, guest room, powder room or kitchen table in every season.
The Bank Storage Bench provides comfortable seating and discreet, organized storage. We craft the Bank Storage Bench with thick white oak and hand hewn, recessed, round walnut pulls. The thick felt top is low profile and comfortable.
The Bank Storage Bench provides comfortable seating and discreet, organized storage. We craft the Bank Storage Bench with thick white oak and hand hewn, recessed, round walnut pulls. The thick felt top is low profile and comfortable.
The Max Credenza has sleek lines and un-fussy use of traditional joinery to act as an LP lovers vinyl record, mid century storage cabinet and a surface for media and audio equipment. Give vinyl records a new home in this solid wood credenza - mid century storage cabinet style.
The Max Credenza has sleek lines and un-fussy use of traditional joinery to act as an LP lovers vinyl record, mid century storage cabinet and a surface for media and audio equipment. Give vinyl records a new home in this solid wood credenza - mid century storage cabinet style.
Our wood beam bench utilizes reclaimed wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain. The 15" x 15" beam is milled and finished to sit on a Corten steel base. With an emphasis and respect for natural materials, the beam bench brings primitive beauty at a variety of lengths.
Our wood beam bench utilizes reclaimed wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain. The 15" x 15" beam is milled and finished to sit on a Corten steel base. With an emphasis and respect for natural materials, the beam bench brings primitive beauty at a variety of lengths.
This dark walnut wood bench is made from reclaimed urban wood. Primitive beauty with an urban touch. The solid wood bench utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench feel. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species.
This dark walnut wood bench is made from reclaimed urban wood. Primitive beauty with an urban touch. The solid wood bench utilizes salvaged walnut wood logs for a rustic bench feel. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain of each species.
With an emphasis and respect for natural materials, the beam bench brings primitive beauty at a variety of lengths. 

The 15" x 15" beam is milled and finished to sit on a Corten steel base. 

"Shou Sugi Ban" sounds like "Sho-Shugi-Ban."
With an emphasis and respect for natural materials, the beam bench brings primitive beauty at a variety of lengths. The 15" x 15" beam is milled and finished to sit on a Corten steel base. "Shou Sugi Ban" sounds like "Sho-Shugi-Ban."
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatile design, the Porto chair adapts to various interior styles, from modern and industrial to rustic or Scandinavian.
The Porto chair embraces the fusion of timeless elegance and functional minimalism. This streamlined chair complements your urban wood dining table or writing desk. With its versatile design, the Porto chair adapts to various interior styles, from modern and industrial to rustic or Scandinavian.
Organic forms and natural materials play a duet in this mid-century modern inspired Suber stool. Upholstered in cork and shown here in walnut, our Suber stool can be used as additional seating in living rooms, bedrooms, or dining areas.
Organic forms and natural materials play a duet in this mid-century modern inspired Suber stool. Upholstered in cork and shown here in walnut, our Suber stool can be used as additional seating in living rooms, bedrooms, or dining areas.
Floating dovetail joints combined with urban wood effortlessly walks the middle road between expert craft and design nirvana. The asian style joinery of the Miyake Bench will quietly elevate your interior with its intriguing joinery, perfected proportion and bold wood grain.
Floating dovetail joints combined with urban wood effortlessly walks the middle road between expert craft and design nirvana. The asian style joinery of the Miyake Bench will quietly elevate your interior with its intriguing joinery, perfected proportion and bold wood grain.
We call it Summer, because that's when we finished the first one, and we have a lot of Summer in Alabama. It's a sideboard you will cherish in any season.
We call it Summer, because that's when we finished the first one, and we have a lot of Summer in Alabama. It's a sideboard you will cherish in any season.
The beautiful Walker, wooden bookshelf, is a great addition to any room in a house. Both functional and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit.
The beautiful Walker, wooden bookshelf, is a great addition to any room in a house. Both functional and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit.
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. The writing desk, with a finished back, allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing in any floor plan. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing, handmade dovetail drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina.
We handcrafted this classic writing desk with hardwoods from Birmingham's urban forest. The writing desk, with a finished back, allows the desk to be used in the middle of a room for 360 viewing in any floor plan. Three open storage compartments and two self-closing, handmade dovetail drawers ensure longevity and functionality. Simple steel pulls have a black patina.
This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by sturdiness and minimalism, this Still Life floating shelving unit is available in natural walnut or stained oak.
This Floating Shelving Unit offers a new and modern take on Mid-century wall storage. Defined by sturdiness and minimalism, this Still Life floating shelving unit is available in natural walnut or stained oak.
A Wooden Vase with bronze base from Alabama Sawyer is elegant and refined, ready to be integrated into modern context.
A Wooden Vase with bronze base from Alabama Sawyer is elegant and refined, ready to be integrated into modern context.
The Hexagon Wood Bread Box adds a hint of luxury to the home kitchen as its six sides fit a freshly baked boule perfectly.
The Hexagon Wood Bread Box adds a hint of luxury to the home kitchen as its six sides fit a freshly baked boule perfectly.
Our modern wooden tray was created for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, or as barware to pass out drinks at a cocktail party.
Our modern wooden tray was created for lazy Sundays spent reading the paper with coffee and scones, but it would be perfect to use for hosting an afternoon tea, or as barware to pass out drinks at a cocktail party.
Our woodsy, one-of-a-kind white oak or cherry ice bucket is lovingly crafted from Birmingham's urban tree trunks. Its modern, geometrical styling will make a sleek statement on your countertop.
Our woodsy, one-of-a-kind white oak or cherry ice bucket is lovingly crafted from Birmingham's urban tree trunks. Its modern, geometrical styling will make a sleek statement on your countertop.
The Rita mirror boasts layered joinery to create a deep solid urban wood frame to emphasize space in small or large rooms. Either size can add beauty and purpose to an entry way, a bathroom above a vanity or the room of your choice for texture and delight.
The Rita mirror boasts layered joinery to create a deep solid urban wood frame to emphasize space in small or large rooms. Either size can add beauty and purpose to an entry way, a bathroom above a vanity or the room of your choice for texture and delight.
This beautiful Spider Table, a narrow wood console table, is a useful addition to any room. Narrow and sturdy, traditional box joints and expert craft from solid Alabama Urban Hardwood gives it a rustic and refined aesthetic.
This beautiful Spider Table, a narrow wood console table, is a useful addition to any room. Narrow and sturdy, traditional box joints and expert craft from solid Alabama Urban Hardwood gives it a rustic and refined aesthetic.
Obsessively crafted with locally sourced urban wood, the unique wood grain brings the one of a kind aesthetic for collectors of all types.
Obsessively crafted with locally sourced urban wood, the unique wood grain brings the one of a kind aesthetic for collectors of all types.
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain. The 15" x 15" beam is milled and finished to sit on a Corten steel base. With an emphasis and respect for natural materials, the beam bench brings primitive beauty and quiet luxury at a variety of lengths.
Our wood beam bench in cypress utilizes salvaged wood logs for a rustic seating experience. Narrow and backless, the simple lines express the natural texture of the end grain. The 15" x 15" beam is milled and finished to sit on a Corten steel base. With an emphasis and respect for natural materials, the beam bench brings primitive beauty and quiet luxury at a variety of lengths.
The Hyo Table in its warm, neutral color is beautiful Southern cypress wood cube side table that exudes understated elegance. This wood cube side table is crafted from sturdy cypress, known for its rustic beauty and durability. The grain is soothing and restrained. The minimalist cube design fits in both contemporary and traditional interiors. A natural patina develops over time, and you will love the look of a living finish.
The Hyo Table in its warm, neutral color is beautiful Southern cypress wood cube side table that exudes understated elegance. This wood cube side table is crafted from sturdy cypress, known for its rustic beauty and durability. The grain is soothing and restrained. The minimalist cube design fits in both contemporary and traditional interiors. A natural patina develops over time, and you will love the look of a living finish.
Experience the luxurious beauty of natural Southern white oak with the Hyo Table in salvaged white oak. Crafted from an urban hardwood favorite, white oak, this cube side table exudes rustic elegance and quiet luxury. Its minimalist design makes it versatile for any interior style, from contemporary to traditional.
Experience the luxurious beauty of natural Southern white oak with the Hyo Table in salvaged white oak. Crafted from an urban hardwood favorite, white oak, this cube side table exudes rustic elegance and quiet luxury. Its minimalist design makes it versatile for any interior style, from contemporary to traditional.
The Mason Table is a modern wood console table from solid wood, crafted with modern lines and understated joinery details. Beautiful Alabama urban hardwood, shown in white oak, means it stands out among the furnishings in your home or office. From an elegant entryway to an organized workspace, it's an ideal, made to order furniture piece to show off your style while giving you a practical place to store and display your things.
The Mason Table is a modern wood console table from solid wood, crafted with modern lines and understated joinery details. Beautiful Alabama urban hardwood, shown in white oak, means it stands out among the furnishings in your home or office. From an elegant entryway to an organized workspace, it's an ideal, made to order furniture piece to show off your style while giving you a practical place to store and display your things.
Introducing the Beach Avenue, a small side table with modern lines that’s made of solid wood hand-selected from our stock of urban timber.
Introducing the Beach Avenue, a small side table with modern lines that’s made of solid wood hand-selected from our stock of urban timber.
This Winston coffee table is a team-up between talented Birmingham metallurgists and our plentiful supply of unique wood from the city’s forest. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban finish featured on our Hyo table and Beam bench, we crafted cast-bronze tiles for the Winston table.
This Winston coffee table is a team-up between talented Birmingham metallurgists and our plentiful supply of unique wood from the city’s forest. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban finish featured on our Hyo table and Beam bench, we crafted cast-bronze tiles for the Winston table.
This Winston coffee table is a team-up between talented Birmingham metallurgists and our plentiful supply of unique wood from the city’s forest. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban finish featured on our Hyo table and Beam bench, we crafted cast-bronze tiles for the Winston table.
This Winston coffee table is a team-up between talented Birmingham metallurgists and our plentiful supply of unique wood from the city’s forest. Drawing inspiration from the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban finish featured on our Hyo table and Beam bench, we crafted cast-bronze tiles for the Winston table.
This modern wood and steel dining table employs the Sunrise base to play off the unique wood grain of a range of urban hardwoods, including walnut, pecan and other finds.
This modern wood and steel dining table employs the Sunrise base to play off the unique wood grain of a range of urban hardwoods, including walnut, pecan and other finds.
The Hyo side table in the traditional Shou Sugi Ban finish offers an elegant and eye-catching blend of modern minimalism and Japanese-inspired artistry.
The Hyo side table in the traditional Shou Sugi Ban finish offers an elegant and eye-catching blend of modern minimalism and Japanese-inspired artistry.
The Hyo side table in its natural color is a beautiful pine wood cube that exudes understated elegance.
The Hyo side table in its natural color is a beautiful pine wood cube that exudes understated elegance.
Solidly built using urban wood, the Le Boit collection combines rustic appeal with clean, contemporary designs.
Solidly built using urban wood, the Le Boit collection combines rustic appeal with clean, contemporary designs.
The lines of the Sputnik table are irregular and organic. Each is absolutely one of a kind, and that’s why you’ll love them all. Three metal legs attach to a live edge chunk of urban wood, imbuing modern organic warmth and whimsy with a pop of vintage.
The lines of the Sputnik table are irregular and organic. Each is absolutely one of a kind, and that’s why you’ll love them all. Three metal legs attach to a live edge chunk of urban wood, imbuing modern organic warmth and whimsy with a pop of vintage.
With a live edge round tabletop and hand-crafted midcentury modern legs, the Fossil table is a carefully composed combination of contemporary organic elements.
With a live edge round tabletop and hand-crafted midcentury modern legs, the Fossil table is a carefully composed combination of contemporary organic elements.
Precious and versatile, this version of the Hyo table is hand-crafted from solid walnut.
Precious and versatile, this version of the Hyo table is hand-crafted from solid walnut.
These modern, stackable Rainbow City storage cubes with brass details are just the right height for a cocktail and some tapas; endless modular configurations allow for storage. The interiors fit records, books and other collections.
These modern, stackable Rainbow City storage cubes with brass details are just the right height for a cocktail and some tapas; endless modular configurations allow for storage. The interiors fit records, books and other collections.
Introducing the Waverly, a modern round occasional table made of hand-selected solid urban timber. It’s versatile and attractive in a home or office setting.
Introducing the Waverly, a modern round occasional table made of hand-selected solid urban timber. It’s versatile and attractive in a home or office setting.
Our midcentury modern–inspired Amicalola pedestal base is hand-cast by Alabama artisans. Here, it’s paired in cast bronze with our round Gulf Sand tabletop to create a rustic yet sleek dining table.
Our midcentury modern–inspired Amicalola pedestal base is hand-cast by Alabama artisans. Here, it’s paired in cast bronze with our round Gulf Sand tabletop to create a rustic yet sleek dining table.
We hand-crafted the classic Flagg bedside table with hardwoods from Birmingham’s urban forest. It comfortably supports books, reading glasses, a lamp and a glass of water.
We hand-crafted the classic Flagg bedside table with hardwoods from Birmingham’s urban forest. It comfortably supports books, reading glasses, a lamp and a glass of water.
The round Velma coffee table gives a nod of respect to midcentury modern– inspired design and craft. Its sleek maple legs are hand-turned on the lathe. Discreet walnut details combine with the expressive grain of urban wood to invite a clean and contemporary silhouette into your interior design.
The round Velma coffee table gives a nod of respect to midcentury modern– inspired design and craft. Its sleek maple legs are hand-turned on the lathe. Discreet walnut details combine with the expressive grain of urban wood to invite a clean and contemporary silhouette into your interior design.
Solid wood from the urban forest imbues this round wood coffee table in our Shoals finish with unique grain and texture.
Solid wood from the urban forest imbues this round wood coffee table in our Shoals finish with unique grain and texture.
A variation of our Sunrise base serves as a pedestal for a round dining table, which unifies the family at mealtime without pesky table legs getting in the way.
A variation of our Sunrise base serves as a pedestal for a round dining table, which unifies the family at mealtime without pesky table legs getting in the way.
This beautiful Spider table, a narrow wood console, is a practical addition to any room. Traditional box joints and expert craftsmanship give this sturdy piece of solid Alabama urban hardwood a rustic and refined aesthetic.
This beautiful Spider table, a narrow wood console, is a practical addition to any room. Traditional box joints and expert craftsmanship give this sturdy piece of solid Alabama urban hardwood a rustic and refined aesthetic.
Made in collaboration with local metal artists and utilizing the bounty of Alabama’s urban forest, this bronze pedestal Lake House console table base combines modern and traditional production technologies.
Made in collaboration with local metal artists and utilizing the bounty of Alabama’s urban forest, this bronze pedestal Lake House console table base combines modern and traditional production technologies.
Live edge walnut slab tables have a unique and natural aesthetic that make them the centerpiece of a living room. Sleek maple legs are hand-turned on the lathe. Named after the Cahaba River, these one-of-a-kind walnut tables highlight the natural irregularities of the wood, including mottled surfaces and bark exclusions, as unique features.
Live edge walnut slab tables have a unique and natural aesthetic that make them the centerpiece of a living room. Sleek maple legs are hand-turned on the lathe. Named after the Cahaba River, these one-of-a-kind walnut tables highlight the natural irregularities of the wood, including mottled surfaces and bark exclusions, as unique features.
This urban farmhouse pedestal dining table base combines modern and traditional design and production technology. The marriage results in an iconic pairing. The Legacy base table works with live edges or traditional edge details. Use a live edge dining table for daily meals or as a desk.
This urban farmhouse pedestal dining table base combines modern and traditional design and production technology. The marriage results in an iconic pairing. The Legacy base table works with live edges or traditional edge details. Use a live edge dining table for daily meals or as a desk.
The beautiful Walker, wooden bookshelf, is a great addition to any room in a house. Both functional and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit.
The beautiful Walker, wooden bookshelf, is a great addition to any room in a house. Both functional and stylish, the unique wood grain of eco-friendly wood is shown off in this modern shelving unit.
The Lanett credenza is handcrafted and unique in every way. The elegance of this modern style credenza strikes from the first moment with intricate veneer work showcasing the enigmatic grain patterns of urban timber, while functioning to your request with drawers and doors as specified.
The Lanett credenza is handcrafted and unique in every way. The elegance of this modern style credenza strikes from the first moment with intricate veneer work showcasing the enigmatic grain patterns of urban timber, while functioning to your request with drawers and doors as specified.
Decorative wood storage ladders add dimension and a touch of organic design to any room. Masterfully handcrafted from sustainably harvested walnut or maple wood, the Bucato storage ladder is perfect for storing and displaying quilts and blankets in a bedroom, living room or den. Hang extra towels in a bathroom, especially when guests are coming to stay.
Decorative wood storage ladders add dimension and a touch of organic design to any room. Masterfully handcrafted from sustainably harvested walnut or maple wood, the Bucato storage ladder is perfect for storing and displaying quilts and blankets in a bedroom, living room or den. Hang extra towels in a bathroom, especially when guests are coming to stay.
For more information about this collection, please contact Leigh Spencer at office@alasaw.com, or at 2053776729.