Child’s rocking chair
Maple
Pink back slats add a playful accent to this otherwise plain but comfortable chair.
Ishan Gokhale
Product designer & woodworker
My name is Ishan Gokhale. I’m a product designer and woodworker with a passion for crafting heirloom-quality pieces that blend form and function.
After graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, I spent several years broadening my skill-set and crafting a purposefully eclectic career.
I designed and built robots. I worked on the factory floor making Diesel engines. I taught young children. I analyzed oilfields and designed wells. I earned an MBA. I built an apartment building. I managed operations for three factories. I worked on the design and development of some of the most iconic products in the world with an immensely talented team of engineers.
The common thread through these roles is my enduring passion for creating beautiful, high-quality products, and working with a diverse cross-functional team. If my work resonates with you, please reach out and say hi. I’m based in Cupertino, California.
Butter dish
Rosewood
A hand-carved wooden handle and maple miter splines give an everyday object its character.
Sushi platter
Walnut | Maple | Mahogany | Cherry
A delicate floral inlay brings three contrasting woods into the walnut surface.
Torii gate fan holder
Mahogany | Walnut
A miniature torii gate becomes a stand for a folding fan.
Redwood burl platter
Redwood Burl | Mahogany
Mahogany bowties reinforce natural splits, becoming part of the burl’s irregular landscape.
Rosewood box
Rosewood
Carefully sequenced grain flows around mitered corners beneath a friction-fit lid.
Dog crate
Maple | Mahogany
A door that swings and slides into the side lets this cane-panelled crate live comfortably among the furniture.
Blue tile serving tray
Walnut
Three blue-and-white tiles form a contrasting centerpiece within a walnut frame.
Side table
Walnut
Open slatted sides give this tall, narrow table a light silhouette.
Dragonfly tableware
Bocote
Expressive grain and small dragonfly details connect this collection of tableware.
Chessboard & pieces
Rosewood | Walnut | Maple
Contrasting woods carry the pattern from the board into the simple geometric pieces.
Personalized cheese board
Walnut | Mahogany | Padua
Two contrasting strips and a circular inlay turn a simple paddle board into a personal piece.
Coasters & honey dipper
Walnut
Dragonfly details and lotus-stem cutouts make a playful set of small tabletop objects.
Garden furniture
Cedar
Repeated slats tie the table and chairs together in a set made for gathering outdoors.
Step stool
Red Oak
An open frame and handhold keep this simple, everlasting two-step stool easy to move and use.
Wireless charger
Walnut
A MagSafe charger sits in a wooden stand with reinforced joinery and discreet cable routing.
Cake slice & coasters
Padauk (handle) | Maple (coasters)
A turned red handle and personalized maple coasters bring handmade details to the table.
Floral cheese board
Maple | Purpleheart | Walnut | Mahogany
A flowering branch is composed entirely from contrasting woods inlaid into maple.
Checkered cutting board
Maple | Walnut
Small blocks of contrasting wood create a precise checker pattern across the cutting surface, composed of only end-grain pieces.
Magnetic cutting board
Maple | Mahogany | Walnut
Another end-grain piece, this board has a magnetic edge that holds a knife securely when not in use.
Military serving tray
Padauk
A central insignia sits within the sweeping grain and shaped edges of the tray.
Pikler triangle
Oak | Pine
An open triangular frame and a rhythm of rungs create a place for climbing and play.
Pizza peel
Mahogany | Walnut
A long handle and broad paddle bring two contrasting woods into a clean, practical form.
Tiled serving tray
Walnut | Tiles in grout
A bright mosaic of tiles brings color and pattern to one end of the walnut tray.
Shot glasses & serving paddle
Bocote | Rosewood
Four wooden cups sit on a slender paddle, each with its own distinctive grain.
Dragonfly serving tray
Walnut | Brass
A small brass dragonfly punctuates the otherwise uninterrupted walnut surface.
Brass-inlaid serving trays
Walnut | Brass
Brass dragonflies and personalized lettering give each tray a distinct identity.
Swedish ladder
Pine
A projecting attachment moves between rungs without tools, making room for different kinds of play.
Desk valet
English Walnut
A long recessed pocket follows the wood’s dramatic grain within its natural outline.
Garden pergola
Redwood
A massive redwood frame and overhead shade define an outdoor room for sitting and gathering.