Glowing Halloween witch lantern handmade by Splintered Trader

Splintered Trader

Handmade wood products for home and garden — Milton Mills, New Hampshire

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Welcome to Splintered Trader

I'm John Giberti, and I make things out of wood the slow way — by hand, in small batches, from real lumber. No two pieces leave my shop exactly alike, and that's the point. A cutting board should have some heft. A garden bench should still be standing in twenty years. If it has my name on it, it's built to be used every day and handed down.

Fan garden trellis with bench

Featured pieces

Laser-cut paw print bookmarks
Laser-cut tissue box cover
Laser-cut phone stand — raven design
Laser-cut wedding lantern
Laser-cut mitten ornaments

Lanterns & Luminaries — Laser-cut lanterns and luminaries that glow, from Halloween scenes to wildlife.

Kitchen — Cutting boards and hand-carved utensils made to be used daily.

Garden — Benches, planters, and trellises built for New England weather.

Seasonal — Pumpkin luminaries and holiday pieces, made in small batches.

Laser-engraved details

Every bookmark and lantern scene is cut and engraved right in the shop. See more in the Gallery.

Laser-engraved wooden bookmarks — set of four scenic designs
Laser-engraved bookmark — wizard design
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Laser-cut bookmark — dragonfly and crescent moon design

Have something specific in mind?

If you can describe it, I can probably build it. Custom sizes, personalized pieces, and one-of-a-kind gifts — tell me what you're picturing and I'll give you an honest price and timeline.

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