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When I see an ornate cabinet or a beautifully sculpted chair, I often forget how much design and hard work must have gone into creating it. Every detail required precision and care. It can be easy to take for granted how accessible wooden goods are, but behind every elaborately crafted piece is an enthusiast who devoted time, energy and passion into it. To recognize some of these artists, we at Bored Panda have compiled this list of some of the most unique and impressive woodworking projects proud craftsmen have shared on the subreddit r/Woodworking. From cutting boards to cabinets to nightlights, we hope you will enjoy appreciating these designer pieces as much as we did.

Let us know which creations are your favorites by upvoting and commenting on the images, and if you're looking for even more woodworking inspiration after reading this piece, check out some of our previous publications here and here.

#1

Made A Bunch Of Cutting Boards For Everyone At Work

Woodworking DIY cutting boards with various intricate patterns displayed on the floor.

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1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Holy smokes! That's a lot of work. You must love your co-workers! ;-)

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    I Built This Mechanical Iris Cabinet Using Wood, Brass, And 3D Prints. There Are Over 100 Parts, 30 Bearings, And 16 Axes Of Rotation In This Design

    Man demonstrating a creative woodworking project, revealing a hidden bar cabinet with glasses and bottles.

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    #3

    Coffee Table I Made For A Customer Featuring Landmarks From Her Home Town Of Edinburgh Scotland. Walnut With Wood-Stain Artwork

    Woodworking project featuring a wooden table with a city skyline design.

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    Hello From Ukraine. My City Is Occupied By Russian Troops. So I Hurried To Finish Machete Pipe. Don't Know What Will Happen Next, But Think When The War Is Over I Will Send It To Danny Trejo

    Woodworking sculpture of a detailed carved head with a hand holding a knife, showcasing DIY artistry.

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    BoredLittleLeafSheep
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope you stay safe and I hope Danny Trejo sees your post! 🫶🇺🇦

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    #5

    I Finished My Wood-Carved Relief Globe At Last!

    Hand holding a carved wooden globe, showcasing intricate woodworking detail against a clear blue sky.

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    She Loved Her Christmas Gift, Despite Me Pointing Out The Flaws I See And Mistakes I Done

    Woodworking project showcasing a handcrafted wooden box with intricate inlay design on a brick surface.

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    BoredLittleLeafSheep
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you made it with your own hands out of love there are no mistakes or flaws: it is one-of-a-kind and it is perfect.

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    #7

    An Mri Safe (Non Metallic) Cane For Patients In The Scan Room That My Wife Commissioned (Pro Bono) For The Hospital Where She Works

    Woodworking project featuring a handmade wooden cane with "MRI SAFE" label, standing against a wooden wall.

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    #8

    Little Cedar Cabin I Built Solo

    A handcrafted wooden cabin showcases impressive woodworking skills with intricate detailing.

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    #9

    I Built My Baby A Bed

    Corner crib showcasing expert woodworking with green slats, wooden frame, and cozy bedding.

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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's beautiful, but I'm wondering how much the custom mattress must have cost.

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    #10

    17-Year Celtic Knot Table Project Involving 2 Generations. Dedicated To My Wife Susan Who Died Of Cancer And Never Got To Meet Her 30 Grandchildren. Western Red Cedar. Arm-R-Seal Satin. Base Pedestal Made Of Reclaimed Timber From A Western Sizzler Fire

    Intricately carved wooden dining table with glass top, showcasing DIY woodworking craftsmanship.

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    #12

    It’s Done!!! Now Should It Hang Like A Diamond Or Square? 2 Tone Stains On Birch

    Smiling woman holding an intricate geometric woodworking piece outdoors.

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    #13

    A Side Table I Made To Look Like A Sitting Table Guy

    Modern woodworking table with a unique base beside a blue cushioned chair.

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    Blue Bunny of Happiness
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can’t help but think if it’s a guy, he missed out a part…. Don’t worry, I’ll see myself back into the gutter.

    #14

    Was A Little Hesitant To Post, But Here's My First Piece Of Furniture

    A handcrafted wooden coffee table with metal accents in a modern living room setting.

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    #15

    Scroll Sawn Project Of The Sheriff Of Nottingham, All Natural Wood. No Stains Or Dyes. Oodalally

    Woodworking art depicting a detailed, colorful cartoon character in a frame, showcasing intricate DIY craftsmanship.

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    Told My Wife There Was No Way She Was Going To Pay $150 For A Shelf I Can Build Myself For $300. Showed Her

    Wall-mounted geometric shelf with vase, showcasing woodworking DIY project above a couch.

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    #17

    Made My Son His First Computer. Walnut Case

    Woodworking project featuring a custom wooden computer setup with multiple screens, keyboard, and mouse on a desk.

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    #19

    Couple Of High Chairs For My Grandson

    DIY woodworking project: a creative AT-ST walker-inspired wooden structure displayed outdoors and indoors.

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    Darbanella
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    1 month ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you keep one AT-AT your house and the other AT-AT his parent's home?

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    Roll-Up Tool Box I Made... I Ended Up Making A Lid For The Last Compartment So My Stuff Didn't Spill Out

    Collapsible wooden box showcasing a unique woodworking design, being expanded on a table.

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    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice! I can see "learning elements" in there (curved walls, and the aforementioned lid). Well done!

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    #21

    Last Cutting Board, I Promise

    Intricate woodworking pattern on a wooden board displaying geometric designs.

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    My New Work, Turtle Nightlight! A Combination Of Resin And Wood!

    Handcrafted woodworking lamp with blue resin and wood, featuring a marine scene with divers and a turtle.

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    #23

    The Wood Brick Bowl! I Cast These Oak "Bricks" In Blue Resin And Turned Them Down To A Bowl

    Woodworking DIY bowl with blue resin inlay, showcasing creative craftsmanship and design.

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    #24

    I Posted My Daughter’s Bed Earlier, Here Is The One I Did For My Son. Roofed With Galvanized From Our Old Turn Of The Century Barn, And Wired With Switches For Light/Fan And An Outlet To Plug In His Echo. Also Leaving This One Behind For The New Owners, Hope They Love Them!

    Woodworking project showing a DIY bed frame designed as a rustic wooden cabin in a cozy bedroom setting.

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    #25

    To Commemorate A Family Member Receiving A Heart Transplant. Walnut Heart, Maple Stand

    Woodworking project of a heart sculpture with the date 9.5.20 engraved, displayed on a wooden stand.

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    #26

    We Replaced The Butcher Block Top Of Our Island With Granite, So I Cut Out The Sections Where Each Of The Kids Ate Growing Up And Made Cutting Boards For Them

    Woodworking project featuring handmade cutting boards on a kitchen counter, showcasing DIY craftsmanship.

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    Darbanella
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great way to get more mileage out of the block and provide the kids with something useful AND memorable.

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    #27

    Frank Lloyd Wright Inspired Electrical Panel Covers I Made

    Decorative woodworking panels with geometric patterns hanging on a wall.

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    #28

    A Toolbox I Made For My Dad. African Mahogany, Maple, Baltic Birch. Based On An Izzy Swan Plan

    Woodworking project showing a wooden box with unique mechanical gears, displayed on a table in a cozy room.

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    #29

    I Built A Built-In Bookcase In Our Crooked Home

    Custom woodworking built-in bookshelves filled with books, creating a cozy library hallway.

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    #30

    Made A Spartan Knife Holder And Custom Knife Scales. Babinga For The Handles With Brass Pins. Spartan Is Maple, Padauk, And Walnut

    Woodworking DIY knife holder shaped like a Spartan, showcasing creative woodcraft skills.

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    #31

    The Ribs Of A Skateboard Park I Helped Build

    Woodworking project featuring an intricately designed indoor skatepark under construction by DIY enthusiasts.

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    Data1001
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not a skater, so I don't know much about these things, but I thought all skate parks were made of concrete. Is this one just going to be covered in wood, or do they put something else on top of that to make it smoother?

    #32

    Oak Crib I Built For Our Daughters Nursery. Finished With Rubio Monocoat. I Finally Feel Like I Am Ready For Her Arrival

    A beautifully crafted wooden crib showcasing expert woodworking skills.

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    #33

    Tried My Hand At Chainsaw Carving Yesterday. Pretty Happy With How It Turned Out

    Woodworking DIY project featuring a detailed bear sculpture carved from a tree trunk, set in a snowy landscape.

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    Mark Serbian, PK&RG,W
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done! And, to be realistic, make the bottom into a galvanized trash can?

    #34

    Charcuterie Board Set I Call "Better Together". These Were A Wedding Gift For A Good Friend. I Took The Nesting Concept From Pictures But Added The Heart. I Think The Heart Makes It Much More Complete

    DIY woodworking project featuring two cutting boards with heart inlay design.

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    #35

    Finished!!!

    DIY woodworking home bar with rustic wood and stone accents, featuring stools and pendant lighting.

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    #36

    She Said Yes! Pop Up Engagement Ring Box

    Person showcasing a handcrafted wooden ring box with a creative design, highlighting woodworking skills.

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    #37

    Went A Little Bit Extra With This Kids Kitchen

    "DIY woodworking project of a play kitchen with black cabinets, gold faucet, and wood countertop in a workshop setting."

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    #38

    This Isn’t Worthy To Be Here With Your Guys Creations, But Here It Is….

    Woodworking project featuring a handmade wooden beer caddy with six bottles, showcasing DIY craftsmanship.

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    #39

    My First Try Making A Plaid Fabric Looking Cutting Board

    Intricate woodworking cutting board with a plaid pattern displayed on a granite countertop.

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    #40

    Mom Wanted A Serving Board Shaped Like Washington State. Walnut Body With Resin To Square It Up. First Time Using Resin Artistically And Trying The Whole Wave Thing. Pretty Pleased

    Woodworking DIY project: a wooden serving tray with blue resin and metal handles.

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    #41

    My Cousin Asked If I Would Help Him Build A Casket For His Dad,my Uncle. He Was A Woodworker His Whole Life. Rush Job So It Never Did Get A Finish On It. Cherry On Walnut With Walnut Live Edge Top

    Open wooden chest in a workshop, showcasing a DIY woodworking project with intricate design and craftsmanship.

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    Shipping Delays Are Insane, So I Built My Own Couch

    Modern woodworking DIY bed transforming into a sofa in a minimalist room, showcasing creative design and craftsmanship.

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    #43

    Quit My Corporate Job In Digital Mapmaking/Map Data A Few Years Ago To Make Them On Wood Instead

    Woodworking map of Reykjavik displayed on a larger map, surrounded by small potted plants.

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    #44

    A Chair I Made For A School Project

    Sleek wooden chair showcasing modern woodworking design with angled legs.

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    #45

    I Made A Pet Gate That Keeps The Dogs Out While Allowing The Cats To Pass

    Woodworking DIY project: custom gate lets cats in while keeping dogs out, showcasing innovative design and function.

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    #46

    I Made A Cryptex Portable Vault

    Person displaying a handmade wooden puzzle lock in a woodworking DIY project.

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    #47

    My Sisters Car Had A Busted Center Console Lid, So For Christmas, I Took The Measurements From The Old Lid, Saved As Much Of The Hardware As I Could And Made A New One Out Of Walnut

    Woodworking DIY project showcasing a custom wooden armrest with engraved design in a car interior.

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    #48

    Most Expensive Desk Ever :) - But Think It Looks Pretty Cool

    Custom woodworking desk with a sleek Mac computer, showcasing a beautiful DIY project in a home office setting.

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    #49

    Epoxy Table With Light Shinning Through

    DIY woodworking desk with colorful LED lights, featuring a computer setup and microphone, showcasing creativity and craftsmanship.

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    #50

    First Day Cottage 99% Complete

    Modern wooden house exterior and cozy interior with woodwork.

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    nm (he/him)
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    1 month ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bearing in mind that hot air gathers at the top it will need plenty of energy to heat up this high ceiling house.

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