Pitch Green Woodwork
About Pitch Green Woodwork
Hello, my name is Oliver Schmidt and I am the founder and Craftsman of
Pitch Green Woodwork.
PGW is a small-scale, artisanal woodwork business dedicated to making timeless pieces by hand. Every item is handcrafted in Buckinghamshire, using mostly English-sourced, premium prime-grade solid timbers. Wherever possible, products are formed from single solid pieces of wood, avoiding jointed boards and shortcuts to ensure integrity, longevity and preservation of the natural form of the material.
My work is rooted in traditional techniques and classic designs, with each piece carefully hand finished to allow the natural character of the timber to speak for itself. Crafted carefully and deliberately, these are pieces made to last - furniture and wooden goods designed to age beautifully and be used for generations.
My journey into craftsmanship began at a young age, learning in the workshop alongside my Grandad, where patience, precision, and respect for materials were instilled early on. This foundation was later strengthened through a four-year apprenticeship at Ercol, one of Britain’s most respected furniture makers, where traditional skills, attention to detail, and an uncompromising approach to quality were refined.
The result is honest, enduring work - made with care, intention, and a deep respect for the craft.
Our Mission and Values
Timber with a past. Pieces with a future
At Pitch Green Woodwork, every piece begins with the timber. We work with carefully selected British hardwoods, chosen not only for their quality and character, but for where they come from and the stories they carry.
Our role is to give that timber its next chapter - creating timeless, functional pieces that celebrate the material rather than disguise it, and are made to be used, enjoyed and kept for generations.
From the tree, to our workshop, to your home
we believe good materials deserve a long life.
British Timber & Provenance
Knowing where things come from matters.
We work predominantly with premium British-grown hardwoods, sourcing timber as locally and responsibly as possible. Much of the wood we use comes with a story of its own - from established British estates and historic properties to individual trees felled because of age, damage or responsible woodland management.
We believe provenance adds something that cannot be manufactured. It connects the finished piece to a landscape, a place and the life of the tree it came from.
Made for Longevity
A longer life, by design.
We design and make our pieces with longevity in mind. Solid hardwood, considered construction and timeless forms allow them to withstand everyday use, develop character over time and, when needed, be repaired or refinished rather than replaced.
For us, sustainability goes beyond responsible material choices. It means making durable, long-lasting products that won't need to be unnecessarily replaced.
Respect for the Material
Letting the timber lead the design.
No two boards of timber are identical, and we don't believe they should be treated as though they are.
Natural grain, colour and character influence the pieces we make. Wherever possible, we favour solid, carefully selected sections of timber and allow the material itself to become part of the design.
The result is natural variation from piece to piece - not an imperfection, but part of what makes each one individual.
Made in Small Numbers
Made by hand in Buckinghamshire.
Pitch Green Woodwork is deliberately small-scale. Our products are made in our Buckinghamshire workshop in small batches or individually to order, rather than produced on an industrial scale.
Working this way gives us greater control over material selection, construction and finishing, while allowing us to create bespoke pieces when something more individual is required.
From a chopping board to a piece of furniture, the same attention to material and workmanship applies.
Bestseller
Commission Orders
Bespoke pieces - Built to last - Crafted in the UK
As well as my listed products, I'm also open to commission orders.
This could be slight variations to my core products or unique small-scale pieces only, such as this side table I made for a customer.
If you're interested in a commission piece and/or want to know more about it, please click the link below.