Josh ended up being a great resource for making the custom headboard we wanted for a cabin in Big Bear. When we met, he took me to a local ranch where he had a relationship with a sourcer of planed walnut that we rummaged through. I found the perfect piece, and after that, Josh spent about 3 weeks transforming the raw piece of wood into a beautiful accent piece for our bedroom. Very personable, highly knowledgeable, great attention to detail, and all around a great artisan. read more

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Can I give more stars?? Honestly, some really talented craftsmanship in all the projects we've had done. I work for a small beverage company and we contracted Josh to do all of our furniture. Each time every piece has come out gorgeous. His attention to detail is amazing and his choices in picking good quality lumber shows. The tables and benches really speak for themselves. They're really solid pieces from the wood, custom metal fabrications, and even the screws used to put it together were top-notch. We've had more or less around 50 different benches and tables made from him and they have withstood the wear and tear of our daily customers for far over a year. His work was always done on time and the turn around time for some of our last minute projects was surprisingly quick. We will continue to choose Arbor Exchange for any and all of our future projects! It's tough to find reliable vendors and we're grateful to have found Josh! read more

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We were vacationing in LA and spotted this shop while waiting for food at Lincoln. We saw a beautiful end table. We returned to MPLS, and didn't stop thinking about how beautiful it was. We contacted josh and he agreed to find a way to send it half way across the country. We love this beautiful, one of a kind end table so much! Josh was easy to work with, his prices were fair, and the furniture is gorgeous! read more

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I needed a custom wood sign made for our business but had no idea what to do. Thank goodness I found Arbor Exchange. Josh immediately responded to my inquiry, he asked all the questions I wasn't thinking of to make sure it was designed EXACTLY like we needed. He gave us a timeline and completed the project before we even needed it done. He even delivered it to us with "white glove" service. I could not recommend Arbor more! We have a new building being built on campus and I know I'll be pushing to work with this fabulous company on our carpentry needs!! read more

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Can't not recommend enough. The table I had built is simply stunning and the quality is out of this world. We recently moved into a new home which needs to be fully furnished. All of the furniture I ordered won't arrive for at least six months. My gorgeous table from Arbor Exchange was delivered to me in Arizona in less than half that time. Josh was a dream to deal with and we just couldn't be happier with our table. read more

Josh and Paul are true local craftsmen, who love their trade with a passion that inspires envy! They are warm, friendly professionals who are down-to-earth and have a great eye for design. Josh worked closely with my wife and I as we changed our minds about size, leg material, and leg style, and patiently and helpfully addressed all of our concerns and questions through endless emails. And despite having a newborn to care for at the same time, he still remained friendly and helpful as ever. We ended up with a 72" x 40" black walnut dining table with a custom steel base, and we are blown away with its exquisite level of polish. The dimensions are perfect, the wood is beautifully oiled, and sitting at it one feels at home. Josh and Paul personally delivered the table, which was especially pleasant because I was glad for the opportunity to thank them for their work in person. Thank you guys. Your local business is a real gift to our community. EDIT: It's now August of 2016, a year and a half after Josh crafted our table. We've just remodeled our home and improved the lighting situation in the dining room. And what a difference good lighting makes.... we never noticed this before, but our table has a depth to its grain and finish... it catches the light and GLOWS with a warmth and richness that is mesmerizing. Josh, my hat is off to you. You are a true artist, and I consider myself fortunate every time I sit at one of your masterpieces. Thank you, again. read more

We were looking for a live edge coffee table and stumbled Arbor Exchange on Yelp. We wanted something really simple with a mid-century vibe, and Josh didn't disappoint us. Josh helped us find a beautiful Walnut slab at a great price. The whole process was a smooth sailing. Our custom order took about 4 weeks, and Josh was actually got it done sooner than our expected finish date. We ended up having the legs cut off 2 inch cause it was too tall for our new sofa, and he was very accommodating. We were really happy with our table and knew this will be a timeless piece that will last us a really long time. read more

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Josh made all our live edge dreams come true! He not only sourced us the most gorgeous piece of wood, he made sure it was perfect for our space. His store is so beautiful and everything is clearly made with love and attention to detail. So happy to have Josh in our neighborhood! read more

I have just completed my second project withJosh at Arbor Exchange. Josh has made gorgeous floating reclaimed wood shelves for our kitchen and now a beautiful mantle for our fireplace , made from reclaimed white oak,that is the focal point of our living room ! The quality and attention to detail is unsurpassed . Josh is super easy to work with , on time and on budget . In redesigning these two areas of our home I am so happy we found Josh and Arbor Exchange, I love that he hand picks the wood that speaks to him and your project . Arbor Exchange works in beautiful custom hand milled art pieces Having a one of kind piece handmade by a local dad means a lot to me and tells a great story in our home, so happy to support local and handmade ! I enjoy these pieces everyday! read more

Josh did a beautiful job designing and building the perfect table for our kitchen/Dining area. You can see the craftsmanship and pride that goes into his work and the finished product is spectacular. I would recommend that anybody looking for a special piece of furniture visit Josh at Arbor Exchange and treat yourself to something unique. read more

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I recently commissioned a piece of art from Josh at Arbor Exchange. Functionally, it's a dining table but it's by far the most beautifully thing in my house. From start to finish Josh was great. I knew what I wanted and was willing to wait until we found the perfect slab. I specifically wanted something with some character that had a crack so we could do some butterfly joints. Josh sent me photos of options and made the process super easy. The table turned out perfect and far exceeded what I was hoping for. It is seriously some high quality craftsmanship! I'll never buy another dining table again and I'm stoked every time I see it. I am so happy to have this piece and support this local business!! read more

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We just bought a new home and with a fresh palette so to speak, we wanted to fill it with quality furniture. The IKEA particle board pieces had to go (we love the functionality, don't get me wrong!) We wanted furniture we could "design" to fit our style and our needs. We had options. We could go with the usual -- a high-end (or just high priced?) furniture piece from Design Within Reach or RH or maybe a little more affordable piece at Crate & Barrel. But we didn't want a mass marketed piece. Inevitably someone else will have what you have or the Walnut credenza you thought was special turns out to be Walnut veneer. Hmmm. We googled for live edge wood tables and stumbled across this yelp page for ArborExchange. Every review, every one, spoke to us. Hand selected wood. Hand crafted. Local artisan. Built to suit your style, budget and to be enjoyed for generations. Yep. Count us in. Everything you read about Josh being an amazing craftsman and carpenter and just all around nice guy. Double down on that. We just could not be happier to have found Josh and to have what is the first piece of many we hope to order from him. We started with a dark walnut counter-height table to extend off of our galley kitchen. We. Love. It. read more

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Ok yelp, you and I have had a very one sided relationship over the last five years. I use you on a daily basis but never give anything back. My account is in fact a dusty relic, last used about a half decade ago. I'm a little ashamed. If I'm totally honest I probably would have continued my selfish abuse of your information if it wasn't for one very gorgeous table and the talented guy who made it. They deserve some praise. I've wanted a live edge slab wood dining table since before the untimely demise of Blueprint (or was it Domino) magazine. Somewhere, in some monthly issue I saw a fabulous slab table surround by equally lovely Tolix chairs and I fell hard. Images of big dinners with family and friends danced around in my head. Could I possibly have a slab dining table of my own? After years of looking around Los Angeles for an affordable, beautifully designed and well-made table I came to the conclusion that no I could not have one. At least not until I paid off my student loans (curse you nameless private socal university) and convinced my husband that spending $$$ on a piece of furniture isn't as stupid as he thinks it is. Fast forward a couple years and not much about that particular situation had changed. Still wanted a slab wood table. Still paying off my loans. Still married to a wonderful man who just didn't see the value of spendy furniture. But, then something happened that made getting that slab dining table possible; we met Josh, who with his buddy Paul, co-owns Arbor Exchange. After meeting Josh I learned three things pretty quickly. The first was that he made pretty spectacular furniture from reclaimed wood. The second was that he is just about the most genuinely nice and honest person I have met in a very long time. The third was that I didn't have to sell a kidney to afford quality craftsmanship. (Full disclosure at this point to note that we were friends with Josh for well over a year before commissioning him to make our table for us simply because we never had the room for the massive table I wanted) When the time came to get started on my dream table Josh worked with me every step of the way. I sent him multiple inspiration images noting aspects of each one I liked and didn't like. He thoughtfully took note of all my specifications and worked out a design that was unique and totally along the lines I'd envisioned. I even went with him to pick out the slabs themselves, which was a cool experience in and of itself. I've known Josh long enough now to know that he treats each and every one of his clients with as much respect and attention as he treated me and my husband during this process. Along the way minor things about the original plan was changed but this isn't unusual with working on a custom piece of wood furniture and I think in the end it only added to its charm. The final product was completed in a timely manner and Josh was nothing but professional and true to his original time schedule. In fact, he worked especially hard to get it finished as we were moving out of state and had a hard deadline for it to be loaded onto the moving truck. The table turned out to be as beautiful and well-made as we had hoped and expected from seeing Arbor Exchange's other work. It is a piece of furniture that we will love for years and pass on to our children, should they have been blessed with their mother's love for beautiful furniture. read more

These guys are unbelievably awesome! My new wife and I wanted a custom made kitchen table so we visited Paul and he was friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. He gave us a great price, told us the date it would be ready (which was ready days sooner) and delivered our table to us with no incident. Needless to say we love our hand made table, its our favorite piece of furniture. I would get as much stuff from this guy before he blows up big! read more

Remember the last time you opened the Restoration Hardware catalog, and saw a gorgeous, rustic dining room table that cost five times as much as you could spend? And the catalog claimed that the table was handmade, from reclaimed wood found at some wonderful historic site? Well, move over, you mass-produced furniture stores - Paul and his crew are the real deal. Paul made us a beautiful dining room table out of reclaimed fir from a home built nearby in 1908. The table itself is gorgeous, and it was made exactly to our specifications. We couldn't be happier with the workmanship and the entire process, and Paul was easy to work with and very responsive from the beginning. We feel so lucky to have found Arbor Exchange! We hope to continue using them to create our future family heirlooms for years to come. read more

I've had Josh make a dining room table and multiple doors for my home. These items make me smile every time I see them. Josh and company do great work and have a passion for the art of wood making. We had to take down a tree in our front yard and worked together with Josh to design a live edge table from it. He also convinced me to use the left over wood to make a bench. Love that bench. read more

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If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Arbor Exchange is a Class A example of local artisans who love what they do and want to make the perfect piece for their customers. After contacting quite a few shops around Los Angeles, and not receiving feedback from 50% of them, we met Josh in person and were instantly sold. He is an honest guy who cares so much about his craft and has a great philosophy on his work. He is extremely communicative through every stage of the project, and loves to bounce ideas back and forth to make the perfect pieces. He knows reclaimed wood like the back of his hand and gets his steel pieces from a local shop. Now onto the furniture. My husband and I came in with a pretty clear idea of what we wanted, and with some suggestions from Josh, we are now proud owners of a beautiful 36"x72" counter-height dining table, and 4 unique stools. The cool part is, you will find out the story behind your reclaimed wood, which makes it even more personal. We would highly recommend Arbor Exchange and are so glad we found Josh! read more

After searching everywhere for a local firm that would create the perfect table for my new office space, I found Arbor Exchange through Yelp. I had something very specific in mind: a very wide 42" by 72" length table, custom fit for the office space so that people could work on either side and a slit in the middle that would allow for power cord management. Only Paul and Josh were able to fulfill the task, down to the very detail of how smooth I wanted the finish and how I wanted the staining to look like. They were very courteous, informative and quick to provide updates. In fact, they were able to speed up my estimate from 3-4 weeks to just 2 weeks: an impressive feat considering how detailed my plans were. Overall, amazing duo of guys who really care about their work. I'll be posting pictures soon of the new setup and I can't wait to have this tables for years to come. read more

I came across this company right here on Yelp. Josh and Paul made me a beautiful king size platform bed. It was so huge in size that they had to make it right here, in my bedroom itself! I initially met w/Paul who listened carefully to how I wanted the bed to look like, and the end product was even better than I thought it would be. Not only is it durable and functional, but the bed is gorgeous. I think of it as a work of art, not just something to sleep on. Both Josh and Paul are true artisans. I live in Pasadena and am so glad to know they're close by, if I ever need to have another piece of furniture made. If you're looking for high quality furniture that will last a lifetime, I recommend you check out Arbor Exchange. They are super friendly, easy to work with, and just good guys who love what they do. That love definitely shows in the quality of their furniture. read more

Josh is a true craftsman that genuinely cares about his clients. I first ordered a 102" black walnut live edge slab dining table. It is one of the most beautiful pieces of furniture I have ever seen. I was amazed at how sturdy this thing is and if there is ever an earthquake I know exactly where to hide! I got a matching bench from the same tree as the dining table and just love it! Finally I had an end piece of the slab for the dining table left over so Josh made us a console/entry table to go in our bedroom. It is immediately apparent to anyone that all three pieces are made with precision and care. These three pieces will bow be in our family for generations to come! Support local craftsman and artisans. Josh will take care of you every step of the way and is happy to answer any questions you may have. I highly, highly recommend him! read more

I highly recommend Arbor Exchange. Their work is excellent because these guys are fine craftsman who care about the work they do and the people who will be using it. I had a large project and they priced the tables reasonably, delivered them with care and wowed my client! They're absolutely beautiful. I ordered six square tables in the mosaic finish. I love that reclaimed furniture can be so beautiful. Arbor exchange is creating beauty out of found items and working with them is a dream! read more

Another 5 star for Josh. Wanted a simple triangular desk. Josh did it and it's 'da bomb!!! read more

Josh is an authentic and caring business owner who wants to make a unique piece tailored to your dream. He sure did with mine, and I couldn't be happier. What a gift our city has that Josh is a local, and his passion and wood working skill are exactly what makes his business so great! read more

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Quality local Craftsmanship and a willingness to collaborate to make any dream a reality. We came to Josh with the hopes of a bedroom set and Butcher block and we got that and more. The platform bed and headboard are incredible! You can see the care and time he puts into every piece. He tells the story behind where he sources the reclaimed wood to create the furniture, which makes it personal and worthy to be passed down through generations. We would definitely recommend Josh and will likely collaborate with him again in the future. read more

I couldn't be happier with the book shelves that Josh made for my house. They are absolutely gorgeous... simple and beautiful... and handmade right here in Altadena! I had looked everywhere for something modern that would feel right in my Spanish Revival house. Josh came out and measured the space, twice and sent me a digital elevation of the shelves in my space, so that I could see that they were right before he began to build. The process was fast and the price was very good for bespoke furniture. Josh is very talented and he has great taste, as is evident in his shop/studio. I'm grateful to have found Arbor! read more

We hired Arbor Exchange to build a beautiful reclaimed wood wall divider for our design studio and couldn't be happier with Josh and the integrity he brings to creative problem solving. He made personal visits to the studio, brainstormed with openness and genuine excitement about solving our needs at the right price and in a style that would be appropriate to our studio aesthetic. Once we signed off on the design, he finished the project quickly and showed up on site to personally install his work. Excellence in craftsmanship and customer service from start to finish was our experience. Thanks Josh! read more

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Josh does amazing work. The entire design process feels very personalized. He advised me on how to achieve the aesthetic I wanted, helped me pick out the wood, explained how the features would show on the final product, and kept me well-informed on the status of my coffee table. In the end, I got a beautiful coffee table customized to my exact needs. If you have been looking elsewhere for furniture I would highly recommend giving Josh a chance to show you what he can do. It'll be worth your time. read more

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Came across arbor exchange online and contacted Josh about a very specific coffee table design and size we were looking for to fit in a loft. I can't say enough about the experience or the finished product. Not only did he create exactly what we were looking for (live edge with glass down the middle), he was able to add in our request of matching shelves. The table itself is a work of art and is the focal point of the room its in. The entire experience from the first call, to receipt of goods, was nothing short of exceptional. We are already planning on new pieces. Support a local craftsmen and get a piece for your home. read more

Josh has been an absolute pleasure to work with. He went above and beyond our expectations with his commitment to quality, his patience with our multiple wishes and questions, and his care making sure we are getting exactly what we asked for (and we were pretty difficult, in all honesty!). He really loves the pieces he's working on, they are like babies to him. He is quite a find! We love our new custom-made table, and we are excited about future projects with Josh. read more

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I wanted to say a big thanks to Josh and his team for the Minimal Bed they crafted for my husband and I. The bed turned out beautifully and we love the character the wood grain shows. The craftsmanship and finish are exactly what we were hoping for. Arbor Exchange will most certainly be our top choice when we are in need of additional pieces. read more

I had some old pasta drying racks that I wasn't sure what to do with. Josh and his team milled them down and turned them into a beautiful display shelf for my shop. He was a pleasure to work with throughout the whole process, a good listener, and it shows in the finished work. I hope Next up, bookshelves for home! read more

It's not simply a great bed or a fine piece of craftsmanship, it's magic is in the story Josh allows you to create with these fine pieces. Josh opens his workshop to you so that you can imagine and create with him. He gives you everything you ask for and more. It's obvious he loves what he does and takes great pride in his work. Piece No. 1... Minimal Bed, made from reclaimed, flat sawn Douglas Fir! I could say more, but the work speaks for itself. Check him out yourself! You feel like you've made a friend the moment you shake hands. Keeping it local is the way to go! Thanks Josh read more

I cannot express enough how happy we are with the 10ft Black Walnut slab table and bench Josh made us this past month. I located him on Instagram and sent him a direct message to which he responded immediately. He listened to what we wanted and was patient with us throughout the process and diligent sending us slab options and super responsive the entire time. He also helped provide us with his own design options for the table/bench base which we went with and are so glad we did. The craftsmanship of both pieces are unprecedented and the way he afixed the base to the table/bench are unbelievably impressive and built to withstand our family for generations. Josh really takes pride in his design/work and actually took his own time to drive these pieces 8 hours to our house. Working with Josh was as easy as it could have been and we are already thinking of other ideas :-) read more

Josh just delivered to our home a beautiful coffee table made of black oak. We will say this about Josh: 1) he is a true artist and craftsman - he helps create a vision for what you want and is completely committed to creating beautiful furniture; 2) he is passionate - it was telling to see him say goodbye to the table when he left (in short, he really cares); 3) he is organized and diligent - he kept to his schedule and delivered on time. We are already working on the next project with Josh and have referred him to our neighbors. read more

Josh Jacskon and co. are the real deal; artists, craftsmen. What i love about the work is that it is organic and arises from a genuine desire to create something unique. Creativity begets creativity. I love sitting down to this gorgeous piece of wood-art every day. It's inspiring. Highest recommendation. A+ read more

Don't just go to a big retailer and buy a piece of furniture that is kind of like what you envisioned in your space and is the salvage-ish look that your green conscience tells you to go for. Arbor Exchange is the real deal for sustainably made furniture! Here is the low down: - Really reliable owners / craftsman Josh and Paul. They listened as I babbled on about what I wanted in a table and then helped me move forward with a design that incorporated my input. - Great choice of wood and cool stories about what demo sites the wood comes from. They work with all reclaimed hard wood not just salvaged wood looking veneer - They will work with you to design a custom piece - made to order - that fits what you want perfectly - They work out of a small workshop/garage that you can drop by and visit. There can be longer wait times depending on how busy they are so contact them early about what you want. I ended up working with them to get a patchwork coffee table on hairpin legs that I love. Prices are reasonable if you compare to Restoration Hardware, West Elm, etc. read more

I'll post photos soon...but until then I just have to say it doesn't get any better than this! I am beyond thrilled with the 2 pieces made by Josh. From our initial email to completion everything was perfection. Communication was SO easy, he finished earlier than promised, delivered on time and the work...it's truly stunning. He takes on the projects in such a personal way. I had some ideas, but wanted his experience to dictate the design, and Josh had no trouble finding a perfect solution. Don't hesitate. This company is amazing. read more

Josh and Paul built us a beautiful outdoors table with old aged reclaimed wood. The whole process from them listening to us for design input, to communication throughout production, and delivery was absolutely pleasant. Our table was delivered weeks earlier than promised, so that was a nice surprise. The craftsmanship was top-notched, as noted by other of their clients here. We initially had some minor issues with the finish, and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was done right. Very happy with the results. Highly recommended. read more

Josh is an incredibly skilled worker and an unbelievably patient man. When my wife and I came to him with the photo of a cat bed and said "This, but for humans" he didn't say "Are you kidding me?" In fact, he did exactly the opposite. He helped us figure out what we liked about that design and translated that into furniture for us. We currently have used Josh 3 times to build 3 different pieces. He's built us a desk, a bed and a dining table all from the wood that came from a tree off of our property. Each piece is beautiful, expertly built and truly a work of art that we will take with us where ever we go. And Josh understood that these pieces were sentimental to us. This is wood from our first house built into our first pieces of custom furniture. I'm not saying you have to haul lumber over to Josh because he also does a great job of sourcing amazing pieces of wood. We could not be happier with the final products Josh made for us and can't recommend him highly enough. read more

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There's not much more I can say here to sing praises for Josh and Arbor Exchange that other reviewers haven't already mentioned other than to enthusiastically agree! I wanted a large 8' custom dining room table worthy of the craftsmanship of my 1909 bungalow - Arbor Exchange surpassed my expectations and more. Josh was super easy to work with on helping finalize the wood choice, custom design and finish details. The custom table and matching bench are the gorgeous centerpieces of the dining room, and an heirloom piece of furniture I will take with me wherever I go. Josh's craftsmanship and pride in his work are something I feel lucky to have found - very highly recommended and I'll definitely be using him for future furniture pieces! read more

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