My wife and I really wanted a beautiful live edge and rustic wood table. There are many online companies to choose from that will make you a table. But, we found Alive Edge Designs in Van Nuys, California. We are so glad we did! The company is run and owned by a lovely couple. It's a family business. Larin is the artist and table maker. Erica is the brains of the business. We went to their studio/workshop and personally chose the piece of wood that we liked. Then, we told Larin the size, look and wishes for our dream table. It came out beautiful! Larin is an artist. Definitely. He hand crafts and designs tables to your specifications. Every table is unique and personal. We love our table!!! Erica is so easy to work with regarding scheduling and any other business questions that you may have. We also chose a base for the table from a separate supplier. Larin and Erica will give you the companies that they recommend regarding buying the legs and/or base for your table. There are many styles to choose from. We highly recommend Alive Edge Designs if you want to treat yourself to a beautiful, one of kind natural and rustic wood table. read more

Thank you, Alive Edge Designs! We love our new table and bench! Well-priced, exceptional quality, just what we were looking for our breakfast nook. We had been shopping for years to find the perfect solution for our small space. We are very appreciative of Larin and Erica. Our custom table and bench were on time and delivery was so easy. Would definitely recommend! read more

In June 2024, my family drove two hours for an appointment to view (what we thought were) tables at Alive Edge Designs. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed into a facility that felt much more like an art studio than a workshop. The owner and his family greeted us warmly and took the time to explain their entire process. After exploring their stunning selection, we chose a beautiful wood slab for a custom dining table for our new home. We specified the dimensions, finish, and leg design - placed a deposit, and within a couple of months, had the table delivered to our home. It was everything we had hoped for--far better to any table we considered purchasing (for months) from traditional furniture stores. This table is not just furniture; it is a true work of art. Every person who sees the table asks the same question: "Where did you get this table?" As a special touch, the owner even carved each of our names and the year on the underside of the table. Without a doubt, we would make this purchase 10/10 times. We are already planning to order more pieces from Alive Edge in the future. Thank you for helping make our new home so special. If you are considering a custom piece, do not hesitate! 10 stars! read more

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Larin is a true artist whose work we're thrilled to have in our home. He and Erica made the whole process of selecting and ordering custom furniture easy and smooth, and their prices make it possible for people to have a live edge table without going into hock. The turnaround time was great (we expedited) and their communication was top notch. My wife and I love admiring it and owning a functional piece of art that will be in our family for years to come. read more

Erica and Larin were great. They kept their promise of completing the job in one week. Paid a little extra for the quick turn-around, but it was worth it. The table and bench came out just like we wanted, and their prices are reasonable. Now we have a show piece that will last a lifetime. E.M read more

Great energy and unbelievable product! We are in LOVE with our new table! Erica and Larin are so passionate about what they do, we had a great experience and will be recommending everyone to go through them! Custom work is worth the wait - especially when the outcome is even better than you could imagine. Larin took exactly what we asked and made it even better! read more

Alive Edge - Furniture Stores Near Me - Los Angeles, California

WOW such an amazing experience working with Erica. She is Super sweet and very responsive with emails, texts and answered all of my 10,000 questions, lol. Ive been looking for a dining table with a live edge within my budget but no luck until i stumbled upon Alive edge online. In the beginning i wasnt sure how it was going to work since this is an online company and me being 400 miles away but Erica was such a pro at this and guided me thru the entire process with Picture updates and texts. She was also very accommodating with my requests and made every effort to make sure i am happy with my decisions. When my custom table was finally ready, Erica made freight arrangements to best work with my delivery schedule. When it arrived, It was no joke moving the table from the freight box into our home but good thing we were forewarned by Erica about having at least 2-3 muscle guys around for that part... The table itself is absolutely GORGEOUS and beautifully crafted. I could not be any more happier with the end result. So thank you Erica for making this such an easy and wonderful experience. 10 stars all the way and a bag of chips... read more

Alive Edge - beautiful live edges! - Furniture Stores Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I shopped for a table for my new place for a few months. I went to all the stores that offer great tables (West Elm, CB2, Crate and Barrel, Room and Board) and I thought they made okay tables. A lot of them would shake if you just put your hand down on them and moved it from side to side - which I thought was a little weird for a table so pricey to be so unstable. I took my friends recommendation to go to a local woodworker in town and to explore that as an option. I went to a few places in the Arts District (like Parkman Woodworks) and other places and found everyone to be so friendly and amazing. It was truly fantastic to find a plethora of people in Los Angeles offering great work. Lots of places used reclaimed wood from buildings in Los Angeles and had awesome work on display. A few people asked for my specs and they quoted me a price - it was expensive but this custom work always is, so I knew what I was getting myself into. One of the businesses I asked tried to sell me a table they were just finishing that was 66 inches in length but it was a bit too small for my place. It was beautiful and they said they'd work with me on going larger but it'd take longer for them to obtain the correct inventory. I kept searching and eventually found Erica and Larin through Etsy. I then did some research and found their Yelp reviews to be very positive. I called and spoke to Erica and set up a time to come by (they were VERY responsive). I traveled to Sherman Oaks to visit their shop (which is really a large storage unit) with lots of teak boards from India/Indonesia/Asia that were absolutely beautiful. Larin and Erica showed me around and it was honestly the best experience I've had searching for a table. They were SO friendly and Larin showed me (I really mean "muscled" here because the boards are 100+lbs and he kept moving them from side to side to show me more because they were stacked vertically to save space) all the inventory he had. He encouraged me to find a board I liked and told me that he'd take that and make the table and bench set out of that for me to the exact dimensions and specs I wanted. I appreciated this fact the most as some of the other places weren't so receptive either because of their inventory or trying to sell tables they already had on hand. I don't think most people have such an incredible or personal experience while buying a table! They were so patient with me and just kept reminding me that I should select a teak board that speaks to me and they tried to tell me which attributes would shine through when the stain and clear coat were applied. I finally selected a board that I loved that had natural long grey elements running through it. It had enough of an alive edge but not one that was too extreme - as it was important I could sit and write or work at the table and it not just be for show. Larin and Erica delivered the table themselves roughly 3 weeks after the initial order and they were really good sports about it - I have 46 steps to the front door of my home and they didn't complain once about it. Larin and his cousin muscled it up the stairs with no problems at all. I think Larin and Erica are wonderful people and you will be very lucky to do business with them. Larin is a very skilled craftsman and I think he'll make a table that you will be very happy with! Every guest that has come over has complimented my table and it's great knowing the people behind the art - they're really amazing people and I think they deserve your business! -- I think it's important to note that the clear coat that was applied to protect against moisture damage seems to be the only minor downside. It is great against water but it seems to be wearing off at points, it's hard to say from what. Larin noted that keys or hard metals can scratch it off but I've been conscious of that, although, not too conscious. I have some knicks that have chipped away the clear coat after a few months. I waited a few months to post it to see how it'd hold up. I'd say it's held up okay overall but it seems I need to baby it more than I'd like. I will say it's small marks but they are visible. read more

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We dont usually post things online but thought we would given what a great experience we had. Many of our comments would be similar to what Cindy C said. We also required our table to be shipped 1,500 miles to get here. Bottom line, with Erica's knowledge and help guiding us through with pictures, suggestions, etc. it came out exactly as we hoped. I'll try to post pictures if I can figure it out! OK we figured it out. As you can see the table is awesome, and it came very well packaged in a giant crate they built. Beware - it is VERY heavy and took 4 of us to get it out of the crate and into the house! read more

Alive Edge - Furniture Stores Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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We are in love with the table created by Alive Edge! We were able to pick out the slab of wood we wanted and couldn't believe the final results. Our wood had a large hole in it that shows the inside of the slab. We wanted this hole because it spoke to the character of the piece. Larin was able to fill the hole with clear resin and the final result is breathtaking. This table will be cherished in our home forever. read more

I'm so happy I came across this business on yelp. We had been looking for a live edge table for over a month and didn't come across something that was a perfect fit. Erica was able to schedule an appointment to look at the slabs and we selected the perfect slab at their onsite location. A reasonable turnaround was quoted and the team at live edge delivered our custom pieces to our home. Such a smooth transaction. We have one of a kind pieces and the quality is priceless! read more

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Alive Edge did an amazing job building an awesome table that totally enhanced the interior of our home. I searched high and low for a couple of weeks until I stumbled across this company on the internet. The value you get from the quality of the slabs to the amazing craftsmanship put in to developing the table is why 5 stars is a no brainer. Everyone wants this table for their own. We could have paid twice as much for a lesser result easily. If you are anxious about working with them sight unseen don't be. They provide pictures and samples of various stains making the development of the piece enjoyable and exciting. But be patient, something this amazing takes time don't expect it right away, each piece is custom made. read more

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The Alive Edge company is an absolute dream to work with! Their craftsmen take serious pride in their work which shows in each unique piece they create. They are truly in the business of crafting heirloom furniture for you and your generations to come. read more

Alive Edge are a fantastic team and we can't thank them enough for our FABULOUS new dining room table. Beginning with when we first met Larin and Erica at their studio in Van Nuys through to taking delivery of the finished table the experience has been extremely professional and courteous. The stunning quality of our table is amazing we could not have dreamed it would turn out so good. The water resistant coating applied really holds up to the 'water test'. The industrial legs of the table came up beyond belief, when we first saw them unfinished and rusty, we couldn't have believed they could ever look so good. Larin really put in tons of time and effort to perfect them. All this while dealing with Covid-19. Truly a terrific experience. Thank you Alive Edge. read more

Erica was absolutely fantastic to work with! We love our table and were so happy with the process. It took four weeks to start with the slab until the finished product and they keep me apprised if the status the entire way. Just read more

Alive Edge - Furniture Stores Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fun team to work with and very happy with the final product. Erica and her husband a great team...we looked around for months for the right purchase and so glad we found them. Affordable and high quality created by someone who cares to get it right. Thank you Alive Edge! read more

I have nothing but positive things to say about Live Edge Designs. This company is run by a husband and wife team, Laroin and Erica. Erica is the contact person, and she was an absolute joy to work with. She answered all of my inquiries very quickly, always in less than 24 hours, often within minutes. She was very approachable and we had excellent communication throughout the process. Even when there was a slight delay in delivery of the table, Erica gave us notice, and this was not an issue. We met Larin when we first visited their shop to choose our slab of wood for the table. He clearly has great interest in his craft, and it is his goal to make the most beautiful tables for his clients. He clearly takes Joy in his work, and this was very evident by simply listening him to him tell his story how he creates his tables. I am so happy with our table and we paid a fraction of the cost when comparing to other online competitors. I could not be happier. read more

Purchasing a live edge table is a big commitment. It's an investment piece that becomes the main artwork in a room. Although it can get pricey, it's worth every penny. I was searching for the perfect live edge table to fit into my new home. My kitchen is modern and all white, so I wanted to bring in a live edge table to add warmth, depth, and a natural feeling. I saw many tables created by Larin & Erica (owners) online, but wanted to see the tables in person. They were VERY accommodating to my schedule as I was coming from OC. Due to LA traffic, it took me much longer to get to their warehouse and they stayed hours after closing waiting for me. They had displayed all the tables I had wanted to see. Unfortunately, none of the tables fit what I was looking for, so I decided to custom make one. We looked through tens of slabs before finding one I really liked. Through the whole process, they were very communicative and provided pictures at each stage. Because you're spending so much money, you want to make sure you absolutely love the piece. There were times where I started doubting my live edge. Erica was very sweet and told me that if I really was unhappy with my choice, we would restart the process and find a new perfect table. In the end, I decided to keep my table and it was the best decision. Alive Edge is very knowledgeable about their wood, extremely passionate and talented at what they do, and create beautiful customized tables that will receive countless compliments. read more

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Nothing matches Alive Edge's tables and benches for quality, simplicity, beauty, and functionality. Alive Edge made me the most exquisite 8 foot dining table and bench. It is an instant family treasure that my children will fight over to inherit! Thank you to Erica for being so helpful and all the craft people for creating a work of art to eat off of and enjoy with family and friends. --Matthew Fleming. read more

If you are in a look out for a show stopping dining table, check out this guys, Erica is so accommodating and patient. Larin, what can I say, this stud knows his craft. Thank you guys for everything, will definitely check back with you guys when I'm ready for my live edge bench read more