ABOUT THE STUDIO

Furniture crafted with the desert in mind.

Desert Cat Studios is a Tucson woodworking studio currently producing premium and budget-friendly planter benches with plans to increase the outdoor furniture catalog over time.

A Desert Cat Studios maker working with wood
ABOUT THE OWNER

How Desert Cat Studios started.

I started woodworking when I was 12, building a new project every summer during high school and learning the fundamentals piece by piece. After moving into my first home in Tucson in 2021, I started selling and refinishing furniture on the side. The idea for planter benches came after friends kept asking about the one I built for my own patio. That interest grew into Desert Cat Studios, where I focus on durable, desert‑ready pieces.

My vision is to build outdoor pieces that people are proud to show off, starting with premium and affordable planter benches. Whether someone wants a centerpiece for hosting guests or a quiet place to enjoy their yard or patio, I want my work to elevate that experience. Everything begins with strong communication and best‑in‑class customer service. As Desert Cat Studios grows, I plan to expand beyond planter benches into a full line of outdoor furniture, including patio tables, chairs, and outdoor sofas.

HOW WE WORK

A closer look at our process.

01

Material Selection

We begin by inspecting every board to make sure it meets our standards. Working with non-corrosive hardware, this guarantees a quality build and finish.

02

Assembly

All pieces are dry fit before permanent assembly to ensure they align exactly as designed.

03

Sanding

The piece is sanded down to a smooth, premium-level finish.

04

Finishing

Colors, epoxy (for The Showstopper), and varnish are applied. We check the moisture of the boards to verify the epoxy and varnish adhere correctly and discoloration doesn't occur. Not only does this make it visually stunning, but it protects the piece against UV and desert sand.