A hand drawing of a restful bear's face, surrounded by leaves and the words Sleepy Bear Woodcraft
A curved railing shown from above, showing a joint between two sections and beautiful wood grain.

Daniel Grimes is an artist and woodworker living in Asheville, North Carolina. Originally from southeastern Michigan, he worked in software engineering before realizing his mistake and transitioning to woodworking. With a special interest in pet furniture, woven seating, and tactile household goods he focuses on themes of containment, safety, beauty, and comfort.

He now makes home goods and furniture designed to bring the glow of handmade, beloved craft into the everyday. Find these items in the shop, or browse the commission library to find items not in stock or order a bespoke work of art.

A close of of two drawers pulled slightly open from a larger, stair-shaped cabinet
A cabinet shaped like a set of three stairs, in honey-colored white oak.
A close up of a leg joint and cord weaving on a stool
A close up of woven danish cord on a stool.
A stool shaped like a pi symbol, with beautiful wood grain and a woven danish cord top
A large round chair shaped like an onion bulb sitting in a gallery
A close up of a railing of a large round chair, showing the curve of the wood and the joints between sections.
A curved railing shown from above, showing a joint between two sections and beautiful wood grain.