Custom Dining Tables in Marin County, CA
A dining table is the center of the home. It is where meals are shared, conversations happen, and memories are made. At Spencer Mason Designs, every custom dining table is built by hand in our San Rafael workshop using exceptional hardwoods and artistic epoxy resin, creating a one-of-a-kind piece that no catalog or online configurator could ever produce. If you are ready for a handcrafted dining table made specifically for your space, your aesthetic, and your family, this is where that conversation starts.
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Handcrafted in San Rafael, CA
A Dining Table Built Around Your Life
Mass-produced furniture is designed to fit the average room. Your home is not average. Whether you have an unusually long dining space, a narrow room that demands specific proportions, or an architectural palette that no stock piece can match, a made-to-order dining table solves the problem that catalog furniture never could. Curtis Underhill works directly with each client from the very first conversation, helping you select the wood slab, choose an epoxy treatment, settle on an edge profile, and decide on a base, whether custom-fabricated locally in metal or a pre-made option that suits your design and budget. The result is a dining table that fits your room exactly and looks like nothing else in existence.
Materials and Craft
Exceptional Hardwoods Meet Artistic Epoxy Resin
Every custom wood dining table from Spencer Mason Designs begins with a carefully selected slab of exceptional hardwood. The grain patterns, natural voids, and organic character of each slab are unique to that single piece of timber, which means no two tables will ever look the same. Epoxy resin is then introduced to add color, movement, and contrast, filling natural features in the wood and creating a visual dialogue between the organic and the contemporary. Bases are either locally fabricated in custom metal by trusted Northern California craftsmen or sourced from quality pre-made options, depending on the design direction. The finish is smooth, the edges are refined, and the physical presence of the piece speaks for itself.
Bespoke Dining Table Design, Marin County
Two Ways to Commission Your Table
Spencer Mason Designs offers two paths to owning a handcrafted dining table. The first is a full custom commission: you bring inspiration photos or a general idea, visit the San Rafael workshop to compare slabs and discuss design directly with Curtis, and the piece is built to your exact specifications. Lead times for custom commissions run approximately one month to ten weeks depending on complexity. The second path is available furniture, which are completed original designs by Curtis that are ready for purchase subject to availability. Both options include white-glove delivery and assembly, priced by destination, so your table arrives and is installed with the same care that went into building it. Workshop visits are by appointment, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM.
A Complete Dining Environment
Seating That Works With Your Table
Curtis does not manufacture chairs, but he does not leave you to figure out seating on your own either. As part of the bespoke dining table design process, he provides professional sourcing assistance to help identify chairs and benches that complement the table's aesthetic, proportions, and material palette. This means your dining environment comes together as a cohesive whole rather than a collection of mismatched pieces. For clients in Marin County, San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and the East Bay, this level of attention to the complete room is part of what separates a Spencer Mason Designs commission from anything available through a standard retailer.
Custom Dining Tables, Answered
Common Questions About Our Handcrafted Dining Tables
How long does it take to receive a custom dining table after placing a commission?
Lead times for a full custom commission typically run approximately one month to ten weeks, depending on the complexity of the design, the epoxy treatment chosen, and the base fabrication requirements. Available furniture pieces that are already completed can be purchased and delivered sooner, subject to what is currently in stock.Can I choose the specific wood slab and epoxy color for my dining table?
Yes. The full custom commission process is built around exactly this kind of direct involvement. You visit the San Rafael workshop by appointment to compare wood slabs in person, discuss edge profiles, and work through epoxy color and placement with Curtis directly. This hands-on selection process ensures the finished table reflects your specific aesthetic rather than a generic design. Seeing the natural character of each slab in person is the best way to understand what makes each piece truly one of a kind.What wood species are used for the dining tables?
The primary wood used at Spencer Mason Designs is highly figured walnut, selected for its dramatic grain patterns, natural voids, and organic character. Each walnut slab has its own distinct visual identity, which is a key reason no two tables from the workshop are identical. Specific alternative species and their impact on lead times are best discussed during a workshop consultation, as availability varies.What base options are available for a custom dining table?
There are two base options depending on the design direction and budget. The first is a fully custom metal base fabricated by local Northern California metalworkers, which allows for bespoke shapes and dimensions that complement the specific slab. The second is a quality pre-made metal base selected to suit the table's proportions and aesthetic. Both options are discussed during the design process so the base reinforces the overall piece rather than feeling like an afterthought.Does Spencer Mason Designs help with seating to go with the dining table?
Curtis does not manufacture chairs, but he does provide professional sourcing assistance as part of the commission process. This means he helps identify seating options that work with the table's dimensions, material palette, and overall aesthetic. The goal is to help clients arrive at a complete dining environment rather than leaving them to match chairs independently. This service is available to clients throughout Marin County and the broader Northern California service area.How is the finished dining table delivered and installed?
Spencer Mason Designs offers white-glove delivery and assembly as the standard delivery method, with pricing determined by the destination. The table is transported carefully and assembled in your home. Clients who prefer to collect their table in person can also arrange direct workshop pickup in San Rafael. The workshop is open Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM, and all visits are by appointment.What is the difference between a custom commission and available furniture?
A custom commission starts from scratch with your input: you choose the slab, the epoxy treatment, the edge profile, and the base, and the piece is built to your exact dimensions. Available furniture consists of completed original designs by Curtis that are ready for purchase. These pieces have predetermined specifications and are acquired through an inquiry-based process rather than a collaborative design session. Both options result in a handcrafted, one-of-a-kind piece, but the level of client involvement differs significantly between the two.Which areas of Northern California does Spencer Mason Designs serve?
The workshop is based in San Rafael and serves clients throughout Marin County, including Mill Valley, Tiburon, Belvedere, Ross, Kentfield, and Sausalito. Service also extends to San Francisco, Napa, Sonoma, and the East Bay, covering areas such as Danville, Orinda, Piedmont, Walnut Creek, and Lafayette, among others. White-glove delivery pricing is set by destination, so clients across this region can receive their table with full installation service.
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What Marin County Clients Are Saying
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