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Scott Dillingham Miniatures

Miniature Furniture,
Extraordinary Craft

Museum-exhibited 1/12 scale miniature furniture, handcrafted from fine hardwoods using traditional woodworking techniques. Available for purchase and custom commission. Every joint, every detail, every piece — built entirely by hand.

Scott Dillingham's miniature furniture workshop with handcrafted 1/12 scale pieces

Why ChooseHandcrafted

Raw hardwood being shaped for miniature furniture

No Kits, No Shortcuts

Every piece built entirely from scratch using fine hardwoods — mahogany, cherry, walnut, and maple.

Close-up of hand-cut dovetail joints on a miniature drawer

Traditional Joinery

Precision dovetail joints mortise and tenon joints, and hand-carved details crafted with time-tested techniques I've learned.

French polish being applied to a miniature furniture piece

Museum-Quality Finish

Each piece is finished with hand-applied shellac or rich oil for exceptional depth, natural warmth, and enduring protection that highlights the wood's timeless beauty.

The Collection

Gallery Highlights

Museum-exhibited handcrafted 1/12 scale pieces available for purchase — each one built entirely by hand from fine hardwoods.

The Maker

A Lifetime of Craft

With decades of woodworking experience and a passion for period furniture, Scott Dillingham creates miniature masterpieces that honor the traditions of master cabinetmakers.

200+ Hours

The time invested in each complex piece — from raw wood to finished miniature masterpiece.

1:12 Scale

Precision at one-inch scale. One inch in the miniature equals one foot in real life.

30+ Years

Decades of woodworking experience brought to every cut, joint, and carved detail.

Behind the Scenes

From the Workshop

A glimpse into the making process — where raw hardwood becomes a miniature masterpiece through patience, skill, and traditional techniques.

Hand-carving intricate details on a 1/12 scale miniature furniture piece using micro chisels

Hand-carving intricate shell details with custom-ground micro chisels.

Hand-cutting dovetail joints on miniature drawers for handcrafted dollhouse furniture

Cutting precise dovetail joints on drawers smaller than a matchbox.

Applying museum-quality French polish finish to a handcrafted miniature furniture piece

Building a mirror-like French polish finish, one thin layer at a time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About Handcrafted Miniature Furniture

All pieces are built in 1:12 scale (also known as one-inch scale), which is the most popular scale for dollhouse collectors. This means one inch in the miniature equals one foot in real life. A six-foot tall highboy becomes a six-inch masterpiece. For a deeper dive, see our understanding dollhouse scales guide.

Blog

From the Workshop Journal

Tips, techniques, and stories from the world of miniature woodworking.

Buy Handcrafted Miniature Furniture or Commission a Custom Piece

Museum-exhibited craftsmanship, available to collectors worldwide. Whether you're starting a new collection or adding to an existing one, each piece is built to become a treasured heirloom. Let's discuss your vision.