We are a custom furniture design
and wood fabrication studio.
All furniture is shaped by hand.
We live and work on the historic
North Side of Pittsburgh (Troy Hill).
More than wood
Paraplu Studio is more than furniture makers. We are an organization that gathers, advocates for, and rallies around our core values. We believe in:
Sustainability
We actively seek partnerships, materials, and resources that minimize our environmental impact – and in turn, yours.
Accessibility
Our designs are built with both physical and digital accessibility in mind. We strive to create equitable experiences with our publically available information as well as the furniture we create for our clients.
Knowledge Sharing
We document our work, offering visual and textual information to our followers and clients.
We invite you to explore our unique approach to woodworking, connect with us, and join us in creating a more sustainable, Accessible, and just corner of your world. We will continue to grow our knowledge in these areas in 2024 and seek out like-minded partners.
It takes two
Our name, Paraplu (pronounced ‘para-PLUE’), means ‘umbrella’ in Dutch. This reflects the breadth and depth of services we offer under one roof, which is only possible by effective collaboration as well as a deep respect for each other and our clients.
Paraplu Studio is helmed by Lisa and Caleb Sisco, each bringing unique strengths to the foreground. Caleb transforms his client visions into functional art with his expertise in 3D design, traditional joinery, and extensive woodworking knowledge. Lisa connects the dots with sustainable practices, universal design, partnerships, and customer engagement.
We drive forward, together.