Custom Wood Signs & Wall Art

Custom Wood Signs & Wall Art — Handcrafted by 81 Degrees West

Bring your story to life with a handcrafted wooden sign or wall art made to order by 81 Degrees West, a veteran-owned woodworking studio specializing in custom wood wall art and personalized gifts. Each sign is carefully built from premium hardwoods and softwoods — Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Alder, Oak, Pine, and more — and finished with professional-grade oils, varnishes, or polyurethane for a stunning and durable finish.

**Use the contact page for requesting custom orders**

✨ Product Overview

Each piece is hand-crafted from real wood, highlighting the unique character, grain pattern, and tone of natural materials. Because of this, no two signs will ever be exactly alike — slight variations in wood color, texture, wood grain patterns, and engraving depth are part of the natural charm that makes your piece one-of-a-kind.

You can choose between engraved, standoff, or layered text and image designs, with your artwork, quote, or logo custom-designed to fit your selected size and layout.

📏 Available Standard Sizes & Starting Prices

• 12” x 18” — Starting at $61 

• 16” x 24” — Starting at $83 (maximum size for CNC-engraved signs)

• 20” x 30” — Starting at $147 
  
  Complexity and material are some of the factors that influence price.
  
  We may be able to accomidate none standard sizes upon request.

⚠️ Note: The amount of detail, image complexity, and text length may be limited by the size of the sign and engraving method. For best results, simpler designs work better at smaller dimensions.

*See our Shop Policies page for payment and return of custom orders.

🪵 Material & Finish Options

Select from a variety of premium hardwoods and softwoods:
Walnut · Cherry · Maple · Alder · Pine · Ash · Oak · Mahogany · Wenge · Peruvian Walnut

Finish options include:
Rubio Monocoat, Halcyon varnish, polyurethane, or natural beeswax-and oil blends, each offering its own protection level and sheen.

🖼 Framing & Mounting Options

• Available framed or unframed

• Frame wood species can match or contrast your sign

• Choose from flush keyholes, sawtooth hangers, or french clet

• Ships ready to hang

💡 Personalization Features

• Custom names, quotes, dates, or coordinates

• Business logos, family crests, or meaningful phrases

• Standoff text and raised image layers for 3D depth

• Laser or CNC engraving for precision and permanence

• Optional color accents, stains, or natural wood tones

📸 Browse Examples

Images on this page showcase examples of wood species, finishes, engraving types, and framing styles available. Each piece is handmade — your final product will reflect the unique variations of natural wood.

🔨 Why Choose 81 Degrees West

Proudly veteran-owned and USA-made, every piece from 81 Degrees West reflects the craftsmanship, care, and storytelling of fine woodworking. Whether you’re decorating your home, cabin, or office, or gifting someone special, your custom wood sign will be a lasting piece of art designed to inspire and endure.