About Us
Murphy Hill Woodshop
Murphy Hill Woodshop was built on a simple idea: make beautiful things that last.
Every piece begins as raw lumber and becomes something meant to live in your home — not just sit on a shelf. We design with function in mind first, but never at the expense of character. Clean lines, honest materials, and thoughtful proportions define every board, shelf, and tabletop that leaves the shop.
We don’t chase trends or mass-produce products. Each item is made one at a time, allowing the natural grain, color, and texture of the wood to guide the final result. No two pieces are ever identical, and that’s exactly the point — the wood tells its own story, and we let it show.
Our work is meant to be used, not just admired. These are pieces built for daily life: holding your books, serving your food, gathering your people. They’re designed to age well, to develop patina, and to become part of your home’s story over time.
At Murphy Hill Woodshop, craftsmanship isn’t just a process — it’s the promise that what you’re buying today will still matter years from now.
Dirk Helmling
Murphy Hill Woodshop is run by Dirk Helmling, a woodworker based in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Surrounded by forests and small mills, Dirk works with a mix of locally sourced hardwoods and select exotic woods to create pieces that feel both grounded and distinctive.
Every design starts in the shop and is built by hand — shaped, finished, and refined one piece at a time. The result is craftsmanship you can see, feel, and live with.