Commissions

Our Commercial Work + Services

We empower a skilled workforce of artisans, artists and the formerly incarcerated to apply their energy and talent to commercial activities.

Arts & Crafts Commissions

For business interiors or personal collections, our artists and makers craft one-of-a-kind pieces or limited editions. From bespoke furniture to fine art paintings to heirloom quality crafts, we celebrate the mind, heart, and hand in the work.

  • Bespoke Handcrafted Furniture

  • Paintings, Portraiture and Sculpture

  • Artisan metalwork

  • Custom-made Heirlooms + Gifts

  • Home Goods

  • Personal Accessories + Jewelry

Residential Construction & Remodeling

We design, build and install custom designs to enhance modern living spaces. Whether a kitchen makeover or a new backyard deck, we apply our skill, craft, and artistry to bring each home to life.

  • Residential Kitchen + Bath Remodeling

  • Custom Cabinets + Built-ins

  • Porch + Deck Construction and Railings

  • Siding + Trim Installation and Repairs

  • Backyard Sheds, Grill Stations and Pergolas

  • Hand-forged Custom Gates + Fences

Industrial Partner & Prototyping

We extend the manufacturer’s capacity by offering a flexible, skilled workforce to build orders just in time. From small-scale fabrication and limited production runs, we build the process and quality controls to meet your industrial standards.

(above: Collaboration with Grovemade, designer and manufacturer of desk accessories for the consumer market. Past Lives provides final product finishing.)

  • Subcontract Manufacturing

  • Prototypes + Custom Fabrication

  • 3D Printing + Metal Plasma Cutting

  • Electronic Components + Assembly

  • Product Design + Development

Why Past Lives?

Our project teams consist of trained project leaders and skilled craftspeople who carry ideas from early development through to the final installation.

You’ll benefit from knowing that you’re supporting folks who are reentering the workforce. And our creative community of artists and makers thrives on delivering original, thoughtful and beautiful work.

Phoebe, Design/Commissions

Marina, Operations/Fabrication

Nathan, Projects/Teams

How can we help you?

There’s no project too big or small. Let us provide you with a free consultation. Please tell us about your project or idea using the form below.

For over a year, Past Lives has helped us solve critical product design problems by applying insights, rapid prototyping, and on-demand manufacturing support.

-David Ciampi, Engineer, Bendix Corporation

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