wood is good!

High Quality Timbers and Furniture Lumber

wood is good!

High Quality Timbers and Furniture Lumber

Our Philosophy

Our process is an important part of our customer experience.

Live edge and reclaimed wood are natural, unique products that shine in a variety of ways It is important for us to walk our clients through the process.

We love sharing the various looks we are able to achieve with our wood, and why using recycled materials is important in terms of quality and environmental sustainability.

Our artistic and building backgrounds allow us to approach each client with care and dedication, helping you through the decision-making process to achieve a finished product that makes you happy.

About Us

Niko Bessette Kougias, Founder, Deadstok

As the founder of Deadstok, Niko Bessette Kougias brings more than two decades of woodworking experience to a brand built on character, craft, and uncompromising quality.

Deadstok was created to redefine how makers and builders source lumber—prioritizing distinct grain, responsible supply, and materials with a story behind every board.

Niko’s background in fine woodworking shapes the brand’s commitment to select, high-integrity stock that stands apart in both performance and aesthetics. His work and Deadstok’s unique approach have earned widespread media attention, solidifying the company’s reputation as a destination for rare, thoughtfully sourced lumber.

Under Niko’s leadership, Deadstok continues to champion the idea that exceptional materials elevate exceptional work—and that every project deserves wood with personality, purpose, and provenance.

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