Custom Lazy Susan in Cherry Wood

A Cherry Lazy Susan That Puts Their Name at the Center of the Table

For the couple setting up their first home, or the family whose table has been full for forty years, this custom lazy susan puts their name right where everyone gathers. The lettering is hand-cut into sustainably forested cherry, one letter at a time, so it's part of the wood itself. Give it a spin, and the salt, the salsa, or the last slice of pie comes around to whoever wants it.

Why This Custom Lazy Susan Is So Lovable

• Cherry starts out warm and deepens to a rich reddish brown over the years, so it only gets more beautiful with use.
• The lettering is hand-cut with a scroll saw, then sanded smooth, so it won't fade, peel, or wear off.
• Make it about them: first names, a family name, the name of their house, or a saying they always use.
• You choose the finish: food-safe mineral oil and beeswax, or a poly finish for serving that only needs a wipe with a damp cloth.

Once a lazy susan lands in the middle of the table, it's hard to imagine meals without it. It holds the salt and pepper on an ordinary weeknight, turns taco night into a build-your-own spread, and carries the appetizers when friends come over. Customers tell us it's the piece they reach for every time they entertain.

Every lazy susan starts as sustainably forested American cherry in our Hampden studio in Baltimore. The names are cut by hand with a scroll saw, letter by letter, then sanded smooth by one of our artisans. Against cherry's warm grain, the cut lettering reads like it was always meant to be there.

It's a go-to gift for engagements, weddings, housewarmings, and anniversaries. One customer received one for Christmas and loved it so much that she ordered two more for her friends. For every one we sell, we plant a tree in the U.S. And if you've ever wondered how it got its name, here's the story behind the lazy susan.

Make It Yours

Add up to 15 letters: two first names, a family name, a house name, or a short saying. Pick the size that fits their table, then choose the food-safe finish or the poly finish for easier care. Prefer a different wood? It's also available as a maple lazy susan or a walnut lazy susan. Have something bigger in mind, like a picture of their home? We take on custom projects, so email kim@wordswithboards.com and we'll talk it through.