“We founded the
“We founded the company on the principle that gamers both appreciate and deserve fine craftsmanship. My background was in production of high-end furniture and also designing custom one-of-a-kind pieces. Ed requested that I build a wooden dice tray for our local gaming group. The response we received was tremendous. Everyone in our group wanted their very own. What we found was, when you bring artisan level quality to the gaming table, the gamers really appreciate it.” Douglas Costello, co-founder of Wyrmwood company on the principle that gamers both appreciate and deserve fine craftsmanship,” he explained. “My background was in production of high-end furniture and also designing custom one-of-a-kind pieces. Ed requested that I build a wooden dice tray for our local gaming group. The response we received was tremendous. Everyone in our group wanted their very own. What we found was, when you bring artisan level quality to the gaming table, the gamers really appreciate it.” Prior to establishing Wyrmwood Gaming, Costello had a custom furniture business. “When we saw the value of the gaming accessories and the interest, we pivoted and began making small accessories for gamers,” he said. With the three founders having individual eclectic and artistic personas, it’s no surprise that the business grew legs from an outside-the-box platform called Kickstarter (KS). A funding platform for creative projects, Kickstarter includes everything from music to art, design and Established in 2012, Wyrmwood was founded with a simple mission: create the finest in innovative accessories for tabletop gamers, handcrafted using natural materials and old-world craftsmanship. Wyrmwood Gaming Breathes Artisan Life Into Tabletop Gaming Products Taunton, MA – Wyrmwood Gaming, based here, manufactures Hardwood tables and gaming accessories. The company purchases in excess of 1 million board feet annually in Hardwoods and imported woods. Among their “Core Woods,” species included are: Cherry, Walnut, Maple, Padauk, Morado, Macassar Ebony and Purpleheart. In a world where technology and digital gaming are the mainstream, Wyrmwood Gaming founders Douglas Costello, Ian Costello and Edward Maranville found a niche that brings gamers back to the physical table. With a combination of quality craftsmanship, innovative start up and clever design, Wyrmwood Gaming breathes fresh life into a time-honored hobby. Wyrmwood offers options for every tabletop gaming aficionado. Products available in a full line of domestic and exotic woods include sketching pencils, a Wyrmwood signature dice vault, tabletop dice trays, magnetic dice towers, personal dice trays, and gaming tables and chairs. Established in 2012, Wyrmwood was founded with a simple mission: create the finest in innovative accessories for tabletop gamers, handcrafted using natural materials and old-world craftsmanship. Since then, Wyrmwood has By Michelle Keller maintained its signature high standard of quality, focus on innovation and commitment to exceptional customer service to become an industry leader in bespoke tabletop gaming. Experienced in Hardwood furniture manufacturing, co-founder Douglas Costello said the business started from the three friends gaming together. “We founded the Wyrmwood offers a line of modular sit/stand desks to appeal to video gamers as well as tabletop gamers. Hexagonal as well as rectangular formats are offered with their gaming tables. The Wyrmwood Modular Desks are offered in Walnut, Cherry, Padauk, Wenge, Purpleheart and Elm. Wyrmwood’s first Kickstarter launch was for their dice vault, where they raised around k. Wyrmwood Gaming purchases in excess of 1 million board feet annually in Hardwoods and imported woods. Among their “Core Woods,” species included are: Cherry, Walnut, Maple, Padauk, Morado, Macassar Ebony and Purpleheart. technology. Projects are funded by backers who support dreams. Project creators set funding goals and people who like the project pledge the money to make it happen. “We have used Kickstarter from the beginning,” said Costello. “Our first KS launch under Wyrmwood was a dice vault. We raised around k and we knew we were on to something. We rolled that KS success into other product launches and built a website and started to grow our brand.” As for the advantages of the species of Hardwood utilized in their manufacturing process, Costello said, “They are gorgeous and expensive - and we sell gorgeous and expensive things.” A progressive and innovative company from the very beginning, Costello said he attributes Wyrmwood’s success to a collaborative effort. “We are a direct-to-con- Please turn to page 38 20 JUNE 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE www.RealAmericanHardwood.org www.RealAmericanHardwood.org JUNE 2023 n NATIONAL HARDWOOD MAGAZINE 21
