Family workshop in Michigan
RPT Designs started long before this shop ever existed.
When I was young, I spent countless hours in my grandfather’s workshop helping him build wooden items that he would later sell at local craft shows. That small garage shop is where I first learned the value of patience, craftsmanship, and taking pride in creating something with your own hands.
Today, that same 2½-car garage workshop in Michigan’s Thumb area is where RPT Designs continues that tradition. It’s not a large production shop—it’s a small, personal workspace where each piece is carefully made by hand, just like the ones I helped my grandfather build years ago.
The name RPT represents the first initials of myself and my two sons. My goal isn’t just to build products—it’s to pass down the same knowledge and appreciation for craftsmanship that my grandfather passed down to me.
Every Product is created in small batches using quality hardwoods, full-grain leather, and hand-finished details. I focus on items designed for whiskey lovers, home bars, and collectors who appreciate pieces that feel both rugged and refined.
My design inspiration comes from a love of an older country era, combined with a modern luxury aesthetic.
You’ll find items like:
• Whiskey shelves
• Wood and leather coasters
• Handcrafted ring boxes
• Whiskey smoker lazy Susans
• Bar accessories
• Liquor/wine bottle lamps
I’ve always believed the best pieces come from starting with raw materials and putting in the extra time and care that most people won’t bother with. That extra effort is what transforms a simple object into something special.
The long-term vision for RPT Designs is simple: to continue creating small-batch handcrafted pieces that feel personal, meaningful and worthy of being passed down.
Every piece that leaves this small Michigan workshop carries the same craftsmanship my grandfather passed down to me—and that I hope to pass down to my sons.
Our Guarantee: We stand behind every piece we make. If anything arrives damaged or not as expected, we’ll make it right.
