About Us — Riszape

Riszape makes solid-wood furniture for everyday life. The promise is simple: pieces that feel good in the hand and stay steady in the home. Tops sit flat, edges are kind to touch, frames hold true, and joints meet cleanly. If a closer look helps, Riszape can share finish samples or arrange a viewing—seeing real wood explains its character better than any photo.

Business Model — Direct from the Workshop

Riszape designs, builds, and ships directly from the workshop to the customer. No middlemen. This keeps lead times honest, quality consistent, and pricing fair. Production is small-batch, and custom work is limited to protect timelines. Support is builder-led, so answers stay practical and fast. Primary workshop & showroom dispatch: 2401 Curtis Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90278.

Materials & Sustainability

Riszape uses kiln-dried hardwoods—most often oak, walnut, maple, ash, and cherry—to reduce movement from heat, cold, and humidity. Boards are chosen for strength and calm grain, then laid out so color and figure flow across the top. Bases may be solid wood for warmth or powder-coated steel from small U.S. fabricators for a slim, modern look. Finishes are low-odor and indoor-safe: a plant-based oil for a matte, natural feel that can be refreshed, or a water-borne clear coat for extra daily protection while keeping the wood’s tone. Typical U.S. sources include Baillie Lumber, Baird Brothers, and Northwest Hardwoods; metal and hardware often come via McMaster-Carr, with precision cutting by partners such as SendCutSend. Offcuts become jigs, packing blocks, or small goods so waste stays low and packing stays right-sized.

Products & Lead Times

Riszape focuses on daily-use pieces: dining tables, coffee and side tables, console tables, and work desks with tidy cable pass-throughs. Sizes are practical so furniture fits real rooms, not staged sets. Ready-to-ship items leave in 1–2 business days. Made-to-order pieces ship in about 3–5 weeks, depending on design and finish. Output stays steady—about 20–40 pieces per month—so timelines remain realistic and quality remains consistent. If a firm date matters, Riszape states what is ready now and what can be built in time.

Each top is matched from boards that belong together and bonded for strength and calm grain. High-stress spots—leg joints, long spans, and corners—receive added support. Threaded inserts and machine bolts seat cleanly in the wood so assembly and disassembly do not loosen joinery. Leveling feet help the table stand steady on uneven floors. If extra knee room, wheelchair clearance, or softer, family-friendly edges are needed, Riszape adjusts the design to fit.

How Riszape Builds — From Wood to Finished Piece

Acclimation. Lumber arrives, is tagged with source details, and rests to match shop climate before cutting so later steps behave.
Layout. Boards are moved until color and grain feel calm; a quick photo records the layout so the same flow shows on the finished top.
Milling & Joinery. Parts are cut to size; alignment biscuits or dominoes and clamping cauls keep glue-ups flat. Threaded inserts are set so hardware starts cleanly and can be re-tightened over time.
Dry Fit. Top and base meet; steadiness is checked and chair and knee clearances are confirmed; small adjustments happen here.
Edge & Surface Work. Edges are eased by hand so sleeves do not snag and elbows rest comfortably. Tight knots are smoothed to keep character without catching. Surfaces are sanded in steps until the touch feels even.
Finishing. The chosen finish is applied—oil for a warm matte feel that can be renewed, or clear coat for extra day-to-day protection. The piece cures fully so the surface is truly ready.
Final QC. A natural-light inspection confirms a flat top, a balanced base, clean threads, and an even finish. Order notes record wood, finish, edge profile, and options such as cable holes or a matching bench.
Packing. Packing gets the same care: foam wrap, corner guards, a labeled hardware kit, the right driver, and clear setup steps so arrival and assembly are straightforward.

Custom Orders

Riszape welcomes room sizes, seating needs, chair models, and preferences like cable pass-throughs or rounder corners. Simple sketches confirm size, leg placement, and clearances, then Riszape locks in wood, finish, edge shape, any stain match, desk cable holes, and a companion bench. A **limited number of custom slots—usually 4–8 per month—**keeps schedules reliable. If a match is needed for an existing piece, natural-light photos help Riszape guide the closest wood and finish.

Packing & Delivery

Tops and bases are wrapped with foam and corner guards; a labeled hardware kit and the proper driver are included. Many U.S. orders ship with parcel carriers and include tracking; larger tables may travel on a pallet for safer handling. In major metro areas, Riszape can suggest room-of-choice delivery partners when stairs or tight spaces are involved. If a move is planned later, Riszape can share updated packing guidance so the piece travels safely again.

Simple Care

Wipe spills promptly. Use coasters and trivets for hot items. Dust with a soft cloth. Strong sun and high humidity can speed up color change; a bit of shade and steady air help. Oil-finished surfaces can be refreshed about once a year with a simple kit from Riszape. Clear-coated surfaces respond well to a gentle cleaner—harsh chemicals are not needed. Re-level the feet after moving. Real wood will mellow with light and time—this slow shift is natural and part of its charm.