RAIL & STILE

Building Vintage Charm With Modern Sophistication 

A man and woman in a woodworking workshop with wood planks, tools, and machinery in the background.

Get To Know Rail & Stile

 A premier custom furniture studio based in Raleigh, NC,

 Their team of skilled artisans create exquisite, pieces that blend timeless elegance with modern sensibilities. Rail & Stile is a distinguished home furnishings studio where vintage charm meets contemporary design. Founded by a talented husband-and-wife team, Kelly and Crommwel Schoup, the studio specializes in crafting bespoke furniture. What sets Rail & Stile apart is its dedication to customization—clients can tailor every detail, from finishes and colors to sizes and hardware, ensuring each piece reflects their unique style and needs.

Our initial foray into custom furniture design was with our Modern Ming Collection, blending the timeless elegance of the Chinese Ming Dynasty with modern design elements for today’s interiors. This collection was honored in the 2023 Made in the South Awards by Garden & Gun Magazine.

 We continue to produce other collections, each offering a nod to vintage designs but re-imagined for modern-day sensibilities. The inspiration comes from our history with fine vintage furniture, which often pleases the eye but is proportionally too small. 

 Today, we have built an amazing team of professional carpenters, refinishers, and designers in our Raleigh NC workshop who pay strong attention to craftsmanship, quality, and detail.

The Collection

  • Bathroom with floral blue wallpaper, white wainscoting, two mirrors with white decorative frames, navy vanity with white marble top, brass fixtures, patterned rug, and windows showing trees outside.

    FAUX BAMBOO VANITY

  • A set of two navy blue nesting tables with a decorative vase, a bowl, and a stack of magazines on top, placed on a floral rug against a white wall.

    MODERN MING CONSOLE & STOOLS

  • Bathroom with a white vanity, gold hardware, two mirrors with gold frames, and wallpaper with a tropical pattern of birds, trees, and flowers on a blue background.

    FAUX BAMBOO VANITY

  • A bathroom with a green vanity, white countertop, and gold fixtures, featuring a wooden framed mirror, patterned wallpaper, and tiled floor.

    FAUX BAMBOO VANITY

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  • A black table with two matching black stools, a blue and white ceramic vase, a white table lamp with a blue patterned shade, and decorative objects on top, all against white paneled walls with a large framed line art portrait hanging above.

    The Modern Ming Console & Stools

  • A blue wooden desk with gold handles against a colorful floral and animal patterned wallpaper, accompanied by a matching blue chair with a white cushion, a white orchid, and a pink frame mirror.

    The Modern Ming Writing Desk

  • A white nightstand with a gold handle, holding a large dark blue vase with a lamp shade and a small green and white striped vase with white flowers, next to a white bed with floral wallpaper.

    FAUX BAMBOO NIGHT STAND

  • White cabinet with two doors and two drawers positioned against a light blue wall with a patterned wallpaper design, on a tiled floor with geometric patterns.

    MODERN MING SERVER

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CUSTOMIZATION DETAILS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Each piece is crafted from hardwood maple with a burled veneer for rich texture and character.

  • We use an environmentally friendly, waterborne lacquer. It’s fume-free, VOC negligible, and legally disposable without special handling.

  • Yes, stain options are available for all pieces.

  • Yes, it’s actually more durable than solvent-based lacquers and does not require glass protection.

  • If there is a refinisher locally who is familiar with spraying pre-catalyzed nitrocellulose lacquer, then that might be an option for you. You would need to talk to the shipper regarding who would pay for that repair. It would not be us. Whereas if you send back to us through our shipping partner there will not be a charge.

  • Simply use water and a microfiber cloth - no chemicals needed.

  • Custom pieces take 12-16 weeks. Upholstered beds take about 8 weeks. For vintage items, the lead time is 8 weeks.

All About Shipping

What does the shipping process look like?

Once we have a good idea of the completion date of your piece of furniture, we contact our shipping partners to arrange the fastest possible transportation to you. When the transport vehicle arrives at our shop, your piece(s) are individually wrapped in blankets to protect them from damage that can occur when traveling over long distances. We exchange your contact information with the shipper and will provide their information to you to ensure a smooth delivery process. They will contact you directly to set up a time for delivery. Upon reaching your destination, some companies will move the piece from their vehicle to your desired location, while others will deliver to foyer only. The cost of shipping is reflective of the level of service and we can discuss that with you upon purchase.

Why do we use smaller shippers and not larger, well known companies like Metropolitan?

We prefer to partner with smaller companies because it has been our experience that the larger shippers tend to take longer to get you your piece(s) of furniture and move them around more during the curing period. The fewer times the piece of furniture is handled the less likely it is to be damaged in transit. Our smaller delivery partners take your piece of furniture from our shop and deliver it directly to your door and are easier to work with when a piece is damaged in transit. Note that this does not mean that delays will never happen, but we do our best to ensure that your piece arrives in a timely manner.

What happens if my piece is damaged in transit?

We specialize in wood construction and furniture repair. From filling holes, sanding to rebuilding. We'll make the necessary repairs to your lacquer and refinish projects.

Can I arrange for my own shipping?

If you wish to arrange for your own shipping you can. However, we cannot be held responsible for damage that may occur during the shipping process. We will be happy to help repair your piece of furniture and get it back to you, but the cost of the repairs and shipping charges will be at your expense.

What if I am purchasing multiple pieces from you. Can I have them shipped as they are completed?

We can ship pieces as they are finished, but this will be the more costly option for you. If you can wait for all of your pieces to be finished, it will save you money in shipping costs.

Why has my piece of furniture been delayed?

Because we partner with shippers that are smaller, they create routes weeks in advance. Sometimes they are not making deliveries to your area for several weeks. Their routes can also change for a variety of reasons. We will continue to work with you to get your piece(s) to you as quickly as we can. Once your new piece has left our shop, if there is a delay in getting it to you, the shipper will reach out to you directly. We have little control over the piece once it has been turned over to the shipper.