From The Founder
Jul 16, 2026
The Price of Luxury
The Price of Luxury Has Two Meanings. Most of Us Only Know One of Them.
Most of the time, "luxury" is a word with a n...
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Jul 8, 2026
The Strength of Your Mettle
Recently, I was featured in The Ankler and on the heels of that article I was interviewed by Larry Mantle on AirTalk....
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Jul 8, 2026
Updates From My Home & Heart 🤎
Justin Comins, the maker behind Wylie’s Wood and Leather, reflects on a meaningful day spent with his oldest daughter at Bohnhoff Lumber. What started as a reluctant outing turned into a shared experience, full of curiosity, learning, and connection. Moments like these, where craftsmanship and family intersect, are at the heart of what inspires Justin to create. Read more about the day and the values that fuel Wylie’s Wood and Leather in this month’s blog.
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Jul 1, 2026
I've Been Chasing My Papaw's Porch Since I Was Five Years Old
I made a handmade sling rocking chair from white oak and chestnut bridle leather. This is my journey, behind the buil...
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Jun 23, 2026
The Significance of Heirlooms: Why Handcrafted, One-of-a-Kind Furniture Matters A reflection from the workshop on furniture, memory, and what we leave behind.
My mother called me last week. Within the first few words, I knew.
There's a particular kind of knowing that doesn't ...
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Jun 15, 2026
Custom Furniture Is More Obtainable Than You Think
There's a myth that's settled into how most people think about furniture: that "custom" belongs to a different tax br...
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May 29, 2026
I left Hollywood to build tables. Here's why.
There's a moment I keep coming back to.
I'm sitting in a production meeting — screens everywhere, phones buzzing, eve...
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Jan 10, 2026
The Wesley Sling Chair
The cornerstone of Wylie’s is The Wesley Sling Chair. It was the first piece I created, so it felt right that I named it after my first born. To the naked eye it is purposefully minimal, while its brilliance resides within its story.
Comfort. Simplicity. Honesty. These three words represent the tenets for this piece.
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Press
Fireworks vs Drones, What's after Hollywood, the Decline of Kelp and more
featured on AirTalk with Larry Mantle
Roll Credits: What’s Next After a Hollywood Career Fades
featured in The Ankler
2025 Ultimate Gift Guide: Premium & Practical Presents for Dads
featured in Medium
Heirloom Boots, Bikes & Bourbon: The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift Guide For 2025
featured in The Gentlemen Racer
The Valentine’s Day Gift Guide 2025
featured in East End Taste
Life & Work with Justin Comins of Encino
featured in VoyageLA
30 Outdoor Valentine's Day Gifts
featured in Trend Hunter
Wylie’s Wood and Leather Evokes 90s Nostalgia with This Strap
featured in Trend Hunter
From Hollywood Sets to Crafting Masterpieces: Justin of Wylie’s Wood and Leather on Finding Purpose and Passion
featured on Leather Shop Podcast
