Made in Ohio Gifts: Home Decor and Kitchenware
Whether you’re looking for quirky conversation pieces or charcuterie boards made by hand, you’ll find it being created by these talented Ohio artisans.
Recycled Glass Art
by Jennifer L Worden Arts
Akron-based artist Jennifer L. Worden stocks her site with handmade, recycled glass pieces perfect for decorating tiny corners in the home. Shop from a selection that includes simplistic cacti, houses, birds and trees in various sizes and hues. jennifer-worden.square.site
Bottle Lamps
by Peared Creation
Columbus artisan and history buff Jay Harrison transforms Prohibition-era beer bottles into minimalist, industrialist lamps, chandeliers and sconces. pearedcreation.com
Crystal and Metal Suncatchers
by Sun Bent Studio
Nicole Derifield-West had a fascination with window crystals displayed in her grandmother’s home. Today, the Columbus metalsmith makes delicate crystal and metal pieces designed to create rainbows in customers’ spaces. etsy.com/shop/sunbentstudio
Handmade Home Goods
by Ohio Workshop
Owned and operated by a father-and-son duo Joe and Matt Vojacek, Ohio Workshop crafts quirky and home decor pieces, ranging from swings from succulents to robot planters. ohioworkshop.com
Trilateral Vases
by Nick Delmatto
Hocking Hills-based artist Nick Delmatto has always loved the asymmetrical forms found in nature. This inspired him to create vases, applying hot color to clear glass without molds, leading to one-of-kind, handmade creations. delmattoglass.com
Hand-Turned Birdhouses
by Schoolhouse Woodcrafts
Paul and Deborah Bahm of Mount Vernon started out as furniture designers and cabinet-builders before they began making beautiful hand-turned birdhouses. schoolhousewoodcrafts.com
Creative Candles
by 1820 House
Melissa Smith’s business began when she made a single candle in the kitchen of her 1820 home in Columbiana County. The natural candles are made from soy and vegetable-based wax and have unique scents, such as Indian Summer and Pumpkin Porter Ale. 1820house.com
Handmade American Flags
by Burdick Custom Flags
Woodworker and Navy veteran Joe Burdick crafts wooden versions of the American flag at his Seven Hills workshop. The flags are available in a variety of shapes and sizes, ranging from traditional takes to ones incorporating different shades. burdickflags.com
Passion Flowers, Jewelry & Ornaments
by Passion Works Studio
Athens’ Passion Works Studio has supported artists with and without disabilities since 1998, selling products such as earrings, holiday ornaments and the studio’s signature creation: colorful, upcycled aluminum sculptures. passionworks.org
Branch Bowls
by Hunky Dory Studio
Cincinnati artist Amy Fisher creates unique and delicate-looking glass bowls patterned after bird nests, branches and other natural objects. hunkydorystudio.com
Colorful Kitchen Towels and Art Prints
by Rachel DB Creative
Shop Rachel Dominguez-Benner’s website for punchy screenprinted tote bags, greeting cards and kitchen towels. The Dayton artist also sells her work in stores around southwest Ohio, including the Gem City’s Pink Moon Goods and Yellow Springs’ Urban Handmade. racheldb.com
Stained Glass Artwork
by Freckles and Flux
In 2023, Meaghan Beech left her full-time position to focus on crafting hanging stained glass art. The northeast Ohio-based artist’s products span designs inspired by nature scenes, seasonal and celestial themes and the bold lines of tattoo art. frecklesandflux.com
Stationery, Gifts and Home Goods
by Hazelmade
Kent designer Susan Hazel Rich creates colorful stationery, tote bags, notepads and her signature hand-wrapped tea towels. Inspired by everyday moments and nature, each piece is crafted with care, combining playful patterns and practical design to make giftable items for home and personal use. shophazelmade.com
Glass Pumpkins and Seasonal Art
by Jack Pine Studio
Southeast Ohio artist Jack Pine creates multicolored glass pumpkins and seasonal art inspired by the harvest and local traditions. His studio in the Hocking Hills also offers hands-on glassblowing workshops, letting participants craft their own pieces to take home. jackpinestudio.com
Eco-Friendly Reusable Household Items
by Lauren Alexander
Columbus maker Lauren Alexander creates colorful, washable alternatives to everyday single-use products such as paper towels, sponges, napkins and cotton pads. Her designs prioritize sustainability while adding vibrant, playful patterns to homes. laurenalexanderdesigns.com
Hangers and Home Goods
by Echo Hill Forge
Matthew Nicholson left his factory job to work in a metalsmithing studio, leading to this venture crafting hangers and lifestyle products like charcuterie boards and jewelry stands. He and his wife, Sierra, who heads up their sister design brand, Nevada Blvd Interiors, are based in Pomeroy. echohillforge.com
Artistic Cookware
by Don Drumm Studios & Gallery
Akron-based Don Drumm Studios & Gallery has been crafting home decor, as well as unique cookware and serving pieces, for more than 50 years. Kitchen products include uniquely decorated serving platters, wine coasters, measuring spoons, and more. dondrummstudios.com
Forged Cookware
by Lockhart Ironworks
Blacksmith Doug Lockhart crafts beautiful skillets, griddles and roasters at his southeast Ohio workshop, pounding them out by hand one at a time. Lockhart makes skillets in 8-, 10- and 12-inch sizes as well as 8-, 10- and 12-inch griddles and a 12-inch roaster pan. themakersofhandforgediron.com
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