We bought a dining table from Cliff and Leigh after seeing their work at Hot and Hot Fish Club. Six months in, our kids have done their best to destroy it. The table has not noticed. The oil finish just keeps getting better. I did not know furniture could do that.
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Alabama Sawyer
Alabama Sawyer creates reclaimed wood furniture and handcrafted home goods in Birmingham, Alabama. Founders Cliff and Leigh Spencer work with local tree services and small sawmills across the Southeast to rescue urban hardwood that must be removed because of storms, declining health, hazards, or development.
In their Birmingham wood shop, skilled craftspeople mill and shape that salvaged timber into modern kitchen pieces, barware, desk accessories, and sculptural decor. Distinctive color and grain remain part of every design, giving each piece its own connection to the tree and the place it came from.
Explore Alabama Sawyer at Main Street Collective for useful, lasting pieces made with thoughtful design and Southern craftsmanship. Shop customer favorites including the Noaway countertop compost bin, the magnetic wooden knife holder, and the modern wooden serving tray.
Alabama Sawyer
Countertop Compost Bin - Noaway© in Magnolia Wood and Stainless Steel
Regular price
$160.00
Alabama Sawyer
Countertop Compost Bin - Noaway© in Walnut Wood and Stainless Steel
Regular price
$195.00
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Testimonials
The Noaway compost bin sits on my counter and people ask about it more than anything else in my kitchen. A compost bin. Getting compliments. From guests. I tell them it used to be a tree in Birmingham. Then they want one too
Ordered the beam bench for our entryway. It arrived and my wife said it looked like it had been there for a hundred years. That was the point, I think. Our guests touch it. They ask about it. Nobody has ever asked about the shoe rack that used to sit there.
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Perfect for reclaimed wood design, meaningful gifts, and everyday rituals
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Frequently asked questions
Can I visit the shop?
Alabama Sawyer operates out of 1700 Vanderbilt Road, Birmingham, AL 35234. Store pickups are available Monday through Friday, 8am to 3pm, by appointment. If you are in Birmingham and want to see the work in person before you buy, reach out to schedule a visit.
What is the warranty?
Every piece of Alabama Sawyer furniture is covered under a 1 year limited warranty from the date of final payment or delivery. This covers manufacturing defects. It does not cover damage from misuse, improper care, or the natural movement of wood over time. Wood is a living material. It will move, shift, and change. That is not a defect. That is the point.
Can I customize a piece?
Yes. Alabama Sawyer takes custom orders. Start by requesting a quote through the site. After a rough drawing is approved, a 50% deposit reserves your spot on the schedule. Custom work means your table or bench was made for you, not pulled from a warehouse shelf. That takes time and is worth it.
How long does it take to get a piece?
Lead time on studio orders is generally 8 to 12 weeks, plus shipping time. Made to order pieces take longer than in stock items. If you need something by a specific date, reach out before you order. Ship dates are estimated, not guaranteed, because good woodwork does not rush.
What is urban timber?
Urban timber is wood from trees that grew in cities and neighborhoods, not on tree farms. These trees fell from storms, age, or development and were headed for the landfill or the fireplace. Alabama Sawyer mills them instead. Because urban trees grow slow and in real soil, the grain is richer, the color is deeper, and every slab tells a story farmed wood cannot.
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