From Anderson Iron Inc. Founder Laith Anderson:
I’ve always believed that steel and wood have their own kind of language. You just have to listen. Sometimes it’s a slab of old-growth dunnage whispering about the years it’s carried. Sometimes it’s a twisted bar of steel daring you to give it purpose. My job is to bring those voices together and create something that outlives me.
I started Anderson Iron because I love building things that matter. For me, it’s more than furniture or décor. It’s about crafting pieces that carry stories. A dining table where families gather. A railing that frames a lifetime of moments. A fire pit where friends laugh late into the night.
I work out of a small shop on the Olympic Peninsula, where scraps become sculptures and reclaimed materials get second lives. I’ve milled table tops from trees cut on family land, forged brackets from weathered metal, and learned how to make bolts and welds feel like design features, not afterthoughts.
Every project is personal. I listen first, sketch second, and build last. I want my work to feel like an extension of you, not just me. If you want something sleek, rugged, modern, rustic or a little bit of all of it we’ll figure it out together.
I’m Laith Anderson, and this is Anderson Iron. Welcome to the process.
Where steel meets wood, & vision becomes form
At Anderson Iron, every project begins with a simple belief: the best pieces are built, not manufactured. No assembly lines. No shortcuts. Just raw materials, skilled hands, & a process rooted in craft.
1. Discovery & Vision
Every creation starts with a conversation. We listen first to your ideas, your space, and the story you want your piece to tell. Whether you know exactly what you want or just have a feeling, this is where we find the spark.
Discuss your goals, style, & inspiration
Review sketches, references, & functional needs
Explore material possibilities: reclaimed wood, custom steel, live-edge slabs, patina finishes
Your vision drives the build. Our job is to make it real.
2. Design & Collaboration
This isn’t a “pick it from a catalog” shop. Each Anderson Iron project is custom-designed to fit your life, your home, or your business.
We create initial sketches or digital mockups
Refine dimensions & design details together
Select materials that balance form, function, & durability
The goal: pieces that look striking today & feel timeless for decades.
3. Crafting the Piece
This is where the sparks fly. The Anderson Iron Team works hands-on with every project, shaping raw wood & steel into something that blends strength with beauty.
Precision welding, hand-forging, & joinery
Live-edge wood surfacing & custom milling
Specialty finishes: rust patinas, brushed steel, hand-rubbed oils, or layered waxes
Incorporation of reclaimed & salvaged materials whenever possible
Every mark, weld, & cut has purpose. We build heirloom-quality pieces designed to outlast us.
4. Finishing & Detailing
The difference between “custom” & “crafted” is in the details.
Flush-set bolts & invisible welds
Seamless wood-to-metal transitions
Protective coatings designed for longevity
Optional engraving or personalization
The result is a piece that’s functional, striking, & uniquely yours.
5. Delivery & Legacy
Once complete, we personally handle delivery & installation whenever possible. From a table that anchors your dining room to a railing that transforms your home, we’re here to make sure the fit is perfect.
Anderson Iron pieces are built to be lived with, passed down, & remembered.
Why It Matters
We live in a world full of mass production. Anderson Iron exists for the opposite reason. Each project celebrates the character of the materials, the intent behind the design, & the story it will carry forward.
This isn’t just furniture. It’s a process, a partnership, & a promise.
Ready to start your build?
Let’s Create Something Awesome Together!
Our state-of-the-art facilities allow us to handle projects of any size and complexity. We have the latest equipment and technology, as well as a team of skilled professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service.