Our Story: Crafted in Virginia

Deep Roots and Decades of Experience

Welcome to Ember & Oak. We are Justin and Megan, born and raised in Fairfax County, Virginia, and proud residents of Manassas since 2019.

Ember & Oak was officially formed in February 2025, born out of a desire to take our decades of woodworking experience and build something truly meaningful. With our deeply rooted, combined backgrounds in both woodworking and leatherworking, we set out to create a brand defined by exceptional quality, durability, and a deep respect for natural materials. From our workshop in Northern Virginia to your hands, everything we make is a testament to meticulous craftsmanship and sustainable practices.

For the Home: Sustainable Quality Craftsmanship

For the discerning individual seeking to elevate their living space, we create handcrafted home decor and functional art that goes beyond the ordinary. By blending unique material combinations with a commitment to minimizing our environmental impact, we strive to create pieces that inspire everyday moments and tell a beautiful story. We let the natural brilliance and tactile weight of our materials speak for themselves, offering you pieces that simply cannot be mass-produced.

For the Industry: Professional Culinary Solutions

Our dedication to craftsmanship extends seamlessly into the professional world. We know that a commercial kitchen operates like a factory that cannot afford downtime. For Executive Chefs, Restaurant Owners, and Hotel Purchasing Managers, we build the operational assets that keep your kitchen running efficiently and safely. We focus on high-performance, audit-ready solutions that reduce maintenance labor, lower overhead costs, and elevate your culinary presentation.

Join the Ember & Oak Community

Whether you are looking for the perfect artisanal piece for your living room or a high-performance solution for your restaurant line, we would love to connect with you.

  • For Our Local Community & Home Decor Lovers: We invite you to subscribe to our mailing list and monitor our blog! It is the best way to stay updated on exciting new product releases and find out which local Virginia farmers' markets and craft fairs we will be attending next. We love connecting with our community in person, so please come out and see us!
  • For Commercial Kitchens & Culinary Professionals: Ready to turn your prep surfaces into an audit-ready operational asset? Please reach out to us via the contact form on our Commercial Services page to request additional information on our Commercial Cutting Board Rental & Exchange Program.