TheAppelShop

The Appel Shop - Wood Tables, Desks, and More

Monticello, Florida

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Announcement We can do custom colors and sizes for all of our designs. You can design your own table or desk and see a digital mockup of it to be sure you love it. Send us a message if you have questions.

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Last updated on Apr 17, 2023

We can do custom colors and sizes for all of our designs. You can design your own table or desk and see a digital mockup of it to be sure you love it. Send us a message if you have questions.

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Danielle on Sep 23, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great quality. It is a great office desk.

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Laptop Table | Writing Desk | Maple | Minimalist Home Office | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Laptop Table | Writing Desk | Maple | Minimalist Home Office | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood
Lucinda Roberts on Sep 17, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

This desk is incredible. Beyond expectations. So pleased.

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Laptop Table | Writing Desk | Maple | Minimalist Home Office | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Laptop Table | Writing Desk | Maple | Minimalist Home Office | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood
Linda on Sep 13, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Made to my specifications, perfect workplace for me. I love the color, the functionality. The guys are great to work with. Only the very best experience! Top notch quality maple table. Thanks a million!

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Choose Your Colors | Writing Table | Maple Hardwood Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Homeschool | Red, Blue, Green

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Choose Your Colors | Writing Table | Maple Hardwood Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Homeschool | Red, Blue, Green
Almitra on Sep 7, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful, sturdy and easy to put together. I have started to use this as my regular work desk. Thanks Appel team!

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood
newsom122 on Jul 28, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Great desk, very happy with it.

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood
Neeta on Jul 27, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Loved it and looks great!!!

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Writing Table | Black Stained Maple Hardwood | Ebony Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Home Office Desk

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Writing Table | Black Stained Maple Hardwood | Ebony Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Home Office Desk
Johanna on Jul 22, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

My wren desk arrived in a timely manner. Light good looking as advertised. Easy to put on the legs. Solid. Completed my home office nicely.

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Choose Your Colors | Writing Table | Maple Hardwood Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Homeschool | Red, Blue, Green

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Choose Your Colors | Writing Table | Maple Hardwood Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Homeschool | Red, Blue, Green
Joseph on Jul 8, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent desk! Excellent craftsmanship!

Colorful Wood Desk | "The Charlee | Solid Maple with Tapered Metal Legs | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Colorful Wood Desk | "The Charlee | Solid Maple with Tapered Metal Legs | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood
Andrew on Sep 25, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

The table is amazing quality! It has really upgraded the look of our home. It was also built and shipped very in a very timely manner. Thank you.

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Lyla" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Square Table Set | Small Kitchen Table | Breakfast Table | Dinette

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Lyla" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Square Table Set | Small Kitchen Table | Breakfast Table | Dinette
Patricia on Sep 24, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Arrived quickly & assembled quickly. Solid, beautiful table. The leveling feet are a great touch! Would recommend.

Ready to Ship! | Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Ready to Ship! | Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

About TheAppelShop

Sales 14,144

On Etsy since 2014

My customers forced me into this career.

The below story is LONG, so here are the bullet points:
--I (Tyler Appel) started woodworking on the porch of our 4th-floor apartment, got quite good at it, and discovered that I had an eye for design and color. I posted everything I built on Facebook.
--We left our "real" job and, while interviewing for other "real" jobs, I posted on Facebook, "Anyone want me to build them anything?" The answer? Yes, yes they did. Lots of things.
--That post is pretty much how The Appel Shop was launched as the response was immediate and overwhelming.
--I started out building really custom stuff, but as my focus has narrowed, my success has grown.
--My family has also grown, as my wife and I now have 4 girls, ages 5-10.
--The Appel Shop is now a team of 10 people, with a 16,000 SF factory where we build everything, and an adorable retail storefront in our small rural north Florida town of Monticello.
--We've built and shipped over 13,000 tables and over 3,000 smaller wood items.

Okay, here's the long story. I wrote it a couple years ago, so it's not totally up to date:

The Appel Shop was born from a hobby that was started with the same (incorrect) thought of many a naïve DIY-er before me: “I could EASILY build that…and for so much cheaper!” Our first daughter was about to be born and we needed a couple pieces of furniture, so I perused Craigslist and soon came home to my very-pregnant-and-not-all-that-enthusiastic-about-my-purchases wife with the “porch woodworker starter pack” and got to work on the tiny porch of our fourth-floor apartment.

I built some things on my porch and discovered that I LOVED it and had a knack for it. I began to experiment with colors right away and by the fourth and fifth build I was writing up my own designs/plans rather than using ones I found online. It quickly became a full-blown hobby and I started posting my creations on Facebook. To my surprise, people liked those things and expressed interest in getting their own things…but hold on, I’m getting ahead of myself.

I had a college degree and a “real” job. This was just a hobby and I had no aspirations for it to be anything but that. Pretty soon though, the real job came to an end. My wife and I had both started as houseparents for a safe house program for underage girls rescued from sex trafficking and we eventually took over as directors of the program. It was an experience we’re so glad we had (we’re still on the board of directors for that nonprofit), but we had a baby and it soon became clear to us that the long hours and the amount that we were on call wasn’t conducive for how we were desiring to raise our daughter (we now have four daughters). So, we gave a month’s notice and stepped down. Without a plan, but confident in our decision. That was early 2014.

We moved back to my hometown and, as I threw resumes around looking for a new “career” job, I posted on my personal Facebook, “Anyone want me to build them something?” without giving it much thought. Little did I know, I had just started a business and a career with that post. The interest was immediate and from that point on, without diminishing, people haven’t stopped asking me to build them things. I was working full time at it pretty much right away. That’s why I say, “my customers forced me into this career,” because I didn’t even realize this was something I wanted to or COULD do, but the sales just didn’t stop. I’ve been told that this is an amazing way to start a business, but the downside is that no business plan or structures were in place, which made for a messy few years of being constantly behind and overwhelmed.

I started locally, building whatever I was asked to build, but I really wanted to build and sell my original designs alone. Etsy seemed like the best option for that, and it indeed was. I was blown away by how quickly I started selling my original pieces once I went on Etsy. I started by renting out a small space in my father-in-law’s countertop shop, but outgrew that within a year, so I moved into a 450 SF garage and outgrew that, then a 1,000 SF shop, then 1,800 SF, then 3,400 SF, then 5,500 SF, and we’re now in a huge 16,000 SF building that I’m hoping will fit us for a while, because I hate shop moves more than I hate spiders or papercuts (meaning I hate them a whole, whole lot).

In 2019 we shocked our family, friends, and my three employees when we announced we had decided to move away. We had never intended to stay in my hometown and yet suddenly five years had passed…but our desire to move had never gone away. And the business was continuing to grow and we realized we needed to make a change or stay there forever. There was nothing easy about moving our four daughters away from their grandparents and cousins, but it ended up being the right decision for our family.

We ended up in rural north Florida (almost Georgia) in a small town called Monticello where we knew no one. Leaving my employees was one of the hardest decisions for the business, but Monticello, and nearby Tallahassee and Georgia, ended up having some incredible people. I soon hired Brad to help on both the computer and shop side of things and he was able to help get systems in place to get us much more organized (and continues to do so). A little later a local woodworker named George, whose work I had already seen in a local store, was driving by and stopped in because he saw wood through my open shop doors. I’m thankful that I got a sense of how valuable he was and offered him a job before our conversation was over. I was then contacted by Isaac, a finish/trim carpenter from Georgia who had read several things I had written online and decided The Appel Shop was where he wanted to be, regardless of how far he had to drive each day to get there. With a larger shop space and this team in place, we got through the 2019 Christmas rush and got ready for another year, with no global pandemics on our radar whatsoever.

THEN, COVID-19. The virus has decimated so many people’s livelihoods and dreams, and taken many, many lives as well. It’s been rough. More than rough. But as much of the country began to work and school from home, they all needed a surface to work on and looked to the internet to purchase it. And as larger retailers closed down or sold out, we were over here in our small town with our already separate and well-ventilated work areas and a team ready and willing to get work done, able to keep production fully going even as the world shut down. So things REALLY exploded for us. Like really, really exploded. Sales more than quadrupled in just two months’ time and stayed there (and are still there). I hired people as fast as I could and am so very thankful that I continued to find (or be found by) really excellent people. With the help of the team we already had and the ones we added to it, we were able to build and ship close to 3,000 desks and tables in 2020. My father-in-law, who rented me shop space and the use of his tools at the very beginning, has since closed his business and moved up here (with my mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law) to be my head of production, allowing me to focus on new designs and the growth and flow of the business. We also had to move to a larger shop in the middle of it all and got quite behind (at one point we had over 650 desks/tables on order) and it was all quite stressful, but we handled it. We haven’t been untouched by the pandemic by any means, with plenty of folks having to be out at one time or another because of it, but we have been incredibly fortunate and for that I’m so grateful. We continue to thrive as we build hundreds of quality desks and tables every month right here in Monticello, FL and ship them all over the country.

The past seven years that I’ve been doing this have been amazing and incredibly hard too. I’ve consistently worked 60, 70, 80-hour weeks for most of it (thankfully not anymore) and the stress has almost killed me a couple times. BUT, I wouldn’t choose something different if I could go back. It’s been pretty cool. I’m so thankful for everyone who has purchased from me/us. If that’s you and you’re reading this: thank you. Some folks took a chance at the very beginning and I trust those tables are still holding up (and if they aren’t, let me know and I’ll build you a new one). And some just purchased recently (or still have yet to decide) and I hope those tables last you another 50 years. Regardless, I hope it’s a quality piece that is both functional and beautiful, like I designed it to be.

-Tyler Appel

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Tyler Appel

Owner, Designer, Maker

Founder, designer, owner. I started building on the tiny porch of our 4th-floor apartment and now do this (very) full time. Married to the fantastic and beautiful Lindsey and we have four wonderful girls, ages: 3, 6, 6 (twins), and 8.
Bradley Wonsch

Marketer, Photographer, Customer Service

Fellow twin dad Brad started as a general shop helper, but his drive, work ethic, and abilities put me into a place where I started leaning more and more on him. He now holds the fancy letters of CFO/COO and has totally earned those fancy letters!
Isaac Lamb

Maker

Isaac responded to a job ad after I had already pretty much made up my mind on who I was going to hire (and it wasn't him). I interviewed him, realized he would be a huge asset to the company, and hired him. I'm so glad I did.
Colby Schank

Customer Service

We hired Colby to work in shipping and soon realized he was a perfect fit to run customer service. He's a huge asset and does a great job. If you've purchased from us recently then you've messaged with Colby.
Daven Holmes

Shipper

Melia and Daven came in READY to get our shipping department organized and figured out. It's awesome to not have to worry about shipping anymore. Daven also handles inventory and making sure things get ordered when they need to. He's a huge asset.
Melia Holmes

Shipper

Melia and Daven came in READY to get our shipping department organized and figured out. And they did. Melia does the final check of every order/table/package that goes out to make sure it's all right. She does an awesome job at it.
Josh Waller

Maker, Table Joiner

Josh is one of our master "floaters." He's settled into the role of being our main table joiner/clamper, but he can do it all because of how fast he learns and his eye for this. He also builds all sorts of cool stuff once he clocks out.
Leroy Montgomery

Maker

Leroy and I hit it off so much when we first met that I saved his number for months hoping I could eventually hire him. He is now our sanding and staining master. What used to take multiple people, Leroy now does (excellently) on his own.
David Byle

Maker, Shipper, Head Of Production

Dave is my father-in-law. I started all of this in 2014 in a corner of his countertop shop. We parted a few months later with a mutual respect for each other. I was thrilled when he agreed to move up here to become my head of production.
Mike Andrews

Finisher

Mike interviewed, was offered the job within a couple hours, and within 3 days my head of production was asking for me to find more Mike's around here. He and his wife have a very sweet 2-year-old daughter.
Maple Appel

Pest Management

While Maple is adored by all and spends the majority of her time on the desk or lap of Colby, the hope is that she'll eventually roam our 16,000 SF building and *ahem* "take care" of any small furry infiltrators that make their way inside.
KT Thomas

Maker

KT is in charge of cutting, sanding, and drilling all the legs that come through the shop and does a great job. He and his brother KJ are Monticello natives.
KJ Thomas

Maker, Shipper

KJ does the bulk of the aprons and supports for our tables and and does a great job. He also can be found in our shipping department packaging finished products up. He and his brother KT are Monticello natives.
Ethan Bellavigna

Shipper

Ethan has been hoping for a job here for a while, but was too young. He showed up at the shop within days of turning 18 and was hired on the spot. He's doing so well in packaging that we can't get tables to him fast enough.
Chip Blitch

Maker

Another great fit for the company, Chip has been with us a week and a half as of writing this and is doing fantastic so far. He helps Josh in our table clamping area and is a fast learner with a steady hand.

Production partners

Hafele

Tallahassee, FL

They create the electric standing desk base, while we build the desktop. We collaborated with them to make the set up of the adjustable base easy using our desk tops.

Shop policies

Last updated on January 23, 2023

Accepted payment methods

Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits

Returns & exchanges

See item details for return and exchange eligibility.

Cancellations

Cancellations: accepted

Request a cancellation: within 7 days of purchase

More information

Last updated on Apr 25, 2023

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

We're currently taking custom size orders but with restrictions. For more information on custom sizing please reach out to our customer support. Color changes, where we invite creativity is available. Additional fees apply, please see listing for more details:
https://www.etsy.com/listing/689515082/

Sizing Customizations

We have a wide variety of sizes available, but if you're in need of a specific size please send us a message. We don't always have the capacity to take on custom projects and there are additional costs with custom sizes, but we would love to work with you if we can.

Do you offer other desk accessories?

We currently have a monitor stand that can be customized to match your desk top. Here is the link for more info:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1077065933/monitor-stand-solid-wood-custom-colors?ref=shop_home_active_1

Do you ship to Alaska or Hawaii?

Yes, but additional fees apply. To give you a good estimate we need your shipping address and item you're looking to purchase. The shipping charge can vary depending on location, but we give you a $40 free shipping credit, so you don't have to pay the full amount. We'll send you a custom listing for the extra charge.

Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?

Not at this time

Shipping Insurance

All of our shipments come with complete insurance coverage. If your order arrives damaged please take a photo of the packaging and the damage on the table. Send us a message with the images attached and our team will take care of the rest.

Sizing details

All of our sizes are as listed, but can vary by 1/4". The one exception is anything listed at 35" is cut to 34" 1/2 due to packaging requirements. We are limited in the size of boxes we can use for shipments and this means that in order to accommodate additional packing material we have to adjust the size of the table.

Do you do the table top only?

We can do the table top only in all of our styles, however they need to be properly supported to prevent any future warping/bowing. We send each top with temporary supports but once those are removed it's the customer's responsibility to provide the proper support.

Return Policy

If you wish to return or exchange the items you've received for any reason, you may do so within 14 days of receiving your order. There’s a 20% restocking fee plus the cost of the shipping label that will be withheld from the refund. We’ll send you a shipping label and take care of requesting a pickup straight from your house. The refund will be processed once we receive the package back.

Cancellation Policy

You may request a cancelation up to 7 days after you place your order for a full refund. Any cancelations after that time will be charged a 15% restocking fee.

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Featured items

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Wood Dining Table | "The Lyla" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Dining Set with Stools or Benches | Kitchen Table with Benches

Solid Wood Desk | "The Lindsey" | Modern Farmhouse Home Office Desk | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Coffee Table | "The Quillton" | Modern Farmhouse Living Room Table | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table Set with Stools or Benches | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Wood Dining Table | "The Lyla" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Dining Set with Stools or Benches | Kitchen Table with Benches

Solid Wood Desk | "The Lindsey" | Modern Farmhouse Home Office Desk | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Coffee Table | "The Quillton" | Modern Farmhouse Living Room Table | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table Set with Stools or Benches | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

All Items

L-Shaped Desk | "The Quill" | Solid Wooden Desk | Handmade In USA

L-Shaped Desk | "The Tristan" | Solid Wooden Desk | Handmade In USA

Solid Wood Desk | "The Quillton" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Coffee Table | "The Quillton" | Modern Farmhouse Living Room Table | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Quillton" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Small Kitchen Table Set | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Ready to Ship! | Solid Wood Coffee Table | "The Hannah" | Modern Farmhouse Living Room Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Ready to Ship! | Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Maple Wood Block Houses

Solid Wood Dog Bowl Stand | Dog Feeding Station

Solid Maple Desk | "The Tristan" | Solid Wood Table with Tapered Metal Legs | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Maple Desk | "The Tristan" | Modern Wood Desk with Tapered Metal Legs | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Coffee Table | "The Hannah" | Modern Farmhouse Living Room Table | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Hannah" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table Set with Stools or Benches | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Side Table | "The Tristan" | End Table | Bedside Table | Living Room Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Westley" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table Set | Small Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Westley" | Modern Farmhouse Style | Laptop Table | Computer Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Square Dining Table | "The Westley" | Solid Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Breakfast Table | Small Dining Table | Dinette

Benches and Stools

White Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Writing Table | Maple Hardwood | Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Home Office

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Writing Table | Black Stained Maple Hardwood | Ebony Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Home Office Desk

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Laptop Table | Writing Desk | Maple Hardwood Top With Metal Legs | Minimalist Home Office Desk

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Choose Your Colors | Writing Table | Maple Hardwood Laptop Desk | Minimalist | Homeschool | Red, Blue, Green

Solid Wood Desk | "The Wren" | Laptop Table | Writing Desk | Maple | Minimalist Home Office | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Willow | Large Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Farmhouse Desk | "The Willow" | Modern Farmhouse Colorful Solid Wood Table | Laptop Desk | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Kitchen Table Set | "The Willow" | Square Dining Table Set | Farmhouse Breakfast Table | Dining Set | Small Kitchen Table | Dinette

The Willow Coffee Table | Modern Farmhouse Coffee Table | Solid Wood Coffee Table

Square Dining Table | "The Willow" | Solid Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Breakfast Table | Small Dining Table | Dinette

Farmhouse Dining Table | "The Willow" | Solid Wood Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Farmhouse Dining Table Set | "The Willow" | Solid Wood Kitchen Table | Small Dining Table with Benches or Stools

Wood Dining Table | "The Lyla" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Dining Set with Stools or Benches | Kitchen Table with Benches

Solid Wood Dining Table | "The Lyla" | Farmhouse Kitchen Table | Square Table Set | Small Kitchen Table | Breakfast Table | Dinette

Solid Wood Desk | "The Lindsey" | Modern Farmhouse Home Office Desk | Solid Maple | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

Solid Wood Desk | "The Charlee" | Made In The USA I Customizable Colors

Solid Wood Desk | "The Rae" | Solid Maple with Tapered Metal Legs | Sustainably Sourced North American Hardwood

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About TheAppelShop

Production partners

Shop policies

Returns & exchanges

Cancellations

More information

Frequently asked questions

Custom and personalized orders

Sizing Customizations

Do you offer other desk accessories?

Do you ship to Alaska or Hawaii?

Do you ship to APO/FPO addresses?

Shipping Insurance

Sizing details

Do you do the table top only?

Return Policy

Cancellation Policy

Seller details