Your Questions, Answered

  • Dan offers custom furniture design and making, joinery, furniture restoration and repair, and hands-on woodworking lessons from his Seaford workshop. Every piece of furniture and joinery is made to order — no off-the-shelf work.

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • Small operation, high standards. Dan handles every job personally — which means the same attention to detail goes into every piece, whether it's a simple repair or a full custom build.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page, email or phone 0423 754 608. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • Every job starts with an initial concept design fee, which covers Dan's time to work up ideas and drawings tailored to your brief. From there, a 40% deposit is required to secure your build date and get materials ordered. The remaining balance is due on completion, before delivery.

  • Yes. Dan delivers Australia-wide using professional removalist companies, so your piece arrives safely no matter where you are.

  • Generally around 12 weeks from deposit, though this can vary depending on Dan's current workload and the complexity of the job. Get in touch early if you have a specific deadline in mind.

  • There's no formal showroom, but you're welcome to pop by the Seaford workshop to see what Dan's currently working on. You can also browse the gallery on this site or head to Instagram for a look at recent work.

Handcrafted timber serving boards by Daniel Charles Studio Seaford Melbourne