Ottawa’s Custom Wood Furniture Expert
About Glen Briggs Custom Woodworks
At Glen Briggs Woodworks you will find personal service and craftsmanship you would expect in a piece of custom furniture. Since 2005 I have been making a variety of custom furniture and wood objects from small boxes, to full bedrooms and built-in units.
If you have ideas about a piece of furniture, I will work with you to create a furniture piece that you will want to brag about. You can have as much or as little involvement in the process as you like. We usually start with a photo or two of pieces that inspire you and take the design from there, including any specific dimensions you may have in mind.
I find it extremely satisfying being able to create something that people can use and appreciate. I work in all types of wood and am excited to build any style of furniture requested. Whatever the style, I believe that a custom-made piece of furniture must be well built, and have the ability to become tomorrow’s antique.
This website is a collection of some of my work. Don’t worry if you don’t see something exactly as you are looking for. I can custom make the piece you are looking for.
Some of the work shown on this website are of my own designs, or designed in conjunction with a customer. Others have been replicated from similar pieces seen and appreciated. I enjoy building furniture, whether from my own design from scratch, from a photograph, or from an already established plan.
If you were thinking about your own custom piece, upload a picture, drawing or description of what you were thinking on the contact page. I pride myself in the quality of the furniture I craft, and I can help make your idea a reality.
The Process
Buying custom furniture is a process that involves you, and the space that the piece is meant for. Please take a read through the custom furniture making process!
Recent Work
Please check out some examples of my craftsmanship. These pieces are of my own design, or designed in conjunction with a customer.
Furniture For Sale
While most of what I do is for specific commissions, occasionally I see a design in a piece of wood, or worse, have to get it out of my head, so I just build it.
Recent Work
Client Testimonials
When I first contacted Glen, I told him about my very specific idea for a music studio desk. He worked diligently and patiently with me during the design process to make sure I was happy before he started building. Glen spent the time and paid attention to every detail: from the selection of the desk top boards, to the curvature of the chrome legs, to the floating drawers with a built-in power bar... all were captured to my exact specifications. Glen has incredible craftsmanship and I couldn't be happier with the desk. It was truly a pleasure to hire him and I'd recommend him to anyone wanting custom work!
Glen's remarkable skill with wood crafting inspired me to showcase his talents at my doorstep. I found the perfect door in a glossy book, switched it up a bit with the addition of stained glass, found a glass maker who could execute my design and told them both 'to make it so'. Glen's custom solid oak door (plus his successful installation of the stained glass) is the showpiece and first impression of my fully-renovated 50-year plus home.
Glen was referred to us as we were looking for a wood-worker who could help us rebuild fixtures and furniture in our heritage house in the wake of a serious fire. Glen was just the person we needed.
He did a first rate job, and (with Donna's help, very important!) the two of them installed each one with great care and attention to detail
My husband and I are so pleased with the exceptional work Glen did building us our walnut king bed with storage drawers and upholstered headboard. Our bed is the striking statement piece I hoped it would be. He was super friendly, easy to work with, and quick in responding to emails. Will definitely get another piece from Glen, and I highly recommend him.
From start to finish, Glen walked me through the process and design of a very large custom table... he was very professional and responsive at all times. The end product exceeded our expectations and we have a beautiful custom table that will be enjoyed for generations to come. Thank you Glen.