Pennsylvania · Est. 2010
Peg and Awl
Peg and Awl is a husband-and-wife founded crafts brand that began in 2010 in Walter and Margaux Kent’s Philadelphia row home, born from a affection for making what was missing in the world. The founders describe building a small, hands-on business that handles everything from idea to prototyping, design, and fulfillment, fostering a culture of continual learning as they expand their range of handmade objects for everyday living. The brand’s storytelling emphasizes creating a life-filled, maker-driven practice grounded in their beginnings in Philadelphia. Peg and Awl offers a spectrum of goods—from bags and journals to jewelry and home goods—crafted with material choices that highlight a domestic, ethical supply chain. Their materials include locally sourced vegetable-tanned leather from Wickett and Craig, waxed cotton canvas from Martexin, and FSC-certified wood from Alan McIlvain, underscoring a U.S.-based approach to sourcing. The brand also emphasizes a full in-house process, spanning from imagination through prototyping, design, making, and shipping, reflecting a tight-knit, small-team production mindset.
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Peg and Awl Tree Swing for One
The Peg and Awl Tree Swing for One is a streamlined, single-seat design that brings a touch of handmade Americana to any yard. The seat is a smoothly finished wooden slab, paired with durable hardware and a simple hanging system sized for one rider. Lightweight yet sturdy, it’s built for easy installation and steady, quiet movement, delivering comfort and timeless style in a compact footprint. Every Tree Swing for One is crafted in America by Peg and Awl’s artisans, underscoring the brand’s commitment to domestic production. With careful hand-assembly and traditional joinery, the swing embodies durability and character that comes from true craftsmanship. Choosing this swing means supporting American-made goods and a heritage of thoughtful, long-lasting workmanship.
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Peg and Awl Baguette Board
Peg and Awl's Baguette Board is a handcrafted serving piece offered in Sustainable Maple (light) or Walnut (dark) sourced from the USA, finished with Bartram Wood Balm for a food-ready surface. It features a blackened hole for hanging or holding a small bowl and is available in three sizes to suit baguettes, bread, or cheese boards. The combination of durable American hardwoods and a clean, functional silhouette makes it as versatile as it is stylish. Peg and Awl is a Philadelphia-based family business known for handmade wood objects and a strong American-made identity. This baguette board reflects that ethos with US-sourced maple or walnut and a simple, functional design that lets the wood’s natural character shine. The brand’s American-made heritage is highlighted in its storytelling and materials, reinforcing the piece as a proudly domestic craft.
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Peg and Awl Medium Desk Caddy Organizer
Peg and Awl's Desk Caddy Organizer in Oak is offered in four sizes—Small, Medium, Large, and Epic (up to 24 holes)—to accommodate a range of desk setups. It’s crafted from Sustainably-sourced Oak and finished with tung oil, with minimal packaging (tag and jute). The piece also offers laser-engraveable personalization for a name or a short quote, reflecting the in-house craftsmanship that Peg and Awl is known for. Price for the Epic size is $56. The desk caddy embodies Peg and Awl’s hands-on, small-batch approach: the product page describes its origins in the company’s early days and a move to the Barn, followed by a renewed Oak batch. This context highlights American artisan roots and a commitment to natural materials, with the finish and engraving available as part of the dedicated craft.
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Peg and Awl Large Desk Caddy Organizer
Peg and Awl's Large Desk Caddy Organizer is a multi-compartment wooden tray that keeps your pens, pencils, notebooks, scissors, and small gadgets neatly in reach. Its generous yet restrained footprint fits busy desks without crowding the surface, while the warm, natural wood finish highlights the grain and ages gracefully with use. The design pairs practical organization with Peg and Awl’s signature artisanal feel, making it a versatile centerpiece for home offices, studios, or craft spaces. Crafted in America by Peg and Awl’s skilled artisans, this piece is built in small batches to ensure quality and attention to detail. It is hand-assembled and hand-finished, with careful consideration given to joinery, alignment, and surface texture. The caddy embodies a commitment to domestic craftsmanship and durable materials, offering heirloom potential that complements both contemporary and traditional work environments.
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Peg and Awl Mess Hall Knife Rack
The Peg and Awl Mess Hall Knife Rack distills knife storage down to a clean, practical form. It’s described as solid, simple and helpful in the kitchen, designed to relieve counter clutter without a bulky block, and is available as the Mess Hall Knife Rack with Numbers for a straightforward, no-fruss version. Crafted from reclaimed wood, it embodies the brand’s understated, utilitarian approach to everyday tools. Peg and Awl’s ethos is American-made craft. The brand emphasizes United States-sourced work and handmade production, with references to “UNITED STATES” in their materials and notes about making in the United States. Peg and Awl also highlights West Chester, Pennsylvania as a home for their handmade goods, reinforcing the American-made context of the Mess Hall Knife Rack. The rack itself is built with reclaimed wood, aligning with Peg and Awl’s sustainable, hand-crafted approach.
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Peg and Awl Chalk Tablet
Peg and Awl's Chalk Tablet is a compact, slate-inspired desk companion designed to replace scraps with a reusable writing surface. It is crafted from reclaimed wood and finished with a chalkboard surface, a rustic, durable pairing that brings character to everyday note-taking. Reminiscent of an old schoolhouse slate, it sits neatly on a desk, refrigerator, or bedside table as a charming, low-profile reminder tool. Made in the USA, the Chalk Tablet embodies Peg and Awl's American craftsmanship. It is made from reclaimed wood and finished with a chalkboard surface, offering a simple, durable solution for keeping notes in one place.