Butsudans: Handcrafted sacred spaces in wood

Traditional design meets modern craft

Butsudans

Handcrafted altars blending tradition with fine woodwork.

Furniture

Custom furniture pieces designed for everyday use, combining comfort and craftsmanship with clean lines and rich wood textures.

Sculptural Pieces

Unique sculptural furniture that doubles as art, showcasing flowing forms and the natural beauty of wood in unexpected shapes.

Butsudans

Sculptural Furniture

Furniture

Experience Matters

Over the years, I have crafted a variety of pieces, from traditional butsudans to modern sculptural furniture, each telling its own story. Handmade with care and precision.

Education: Master of Fine Arts, Furniture Design,

Rhode Island School of Design

About Me

Bio

Pete Schlebecker

I have been a furniture designer and maker for 42 years, and I have been teaching for about 20 years. Originally from Maryland, I have lived all over the east coast and now I reside in sunny San Diego, where I teach woodworking at Palomar College and create my own work at City Workshops.