CUSTOM FURNITURE & ARCHITECTURAL WOODWORK

One-of-a-kind pieces.
Built around your vision.

Bring inspiration photos or simply describe what you have in mind. We design made-to-order tables and architectural details to your preferences—or guide you through materials and options for lasting quality.

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Design inspiration · not a completed studio project

Built to your dimensions

Design & rendering guidance

Material and finish selection

Homeowners & builders welcome

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES

Crafted for the way you live.

Every commission is unique. Explore the types of pieces we can discuss and customize—whether you know exactly what you want or would like a starting point.

Solid wood live-edge dining table with black metal base in a furnished home

Indoor tables

Solid hardwood and epoxy river dining tables, coffee tables, desks, and statement pieces in custom shapes and sizes.

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Modern rectangular gas fire table on an outdoor terrace

Outdoor & fire tables

Outdoor entertaining pieces built around the space, seating arrangement, material preferences, and selected fuel-system requirements.

Explore outdoor tables →

Painted curved wood corbels installed under a covered porch roof

Corbels & brackets

Curved corbels, knee braces, and architectural details offered in stain-grade or paint-grade wood to complement your home.

Explore brackets →

Decorative timber gable bracket installed above a home entry

Gable accents

Custom gable brackets and decorative timber trusses proportioned to the roof pitch and architectural character of a home.

Explore gable details →

INDOOR FURNITURE

From a single slab to a statement centerpiece.

Choose a live-edge or squared-off table, solid hardwood or a customized epoxy river. We can discuss walnut, oak, maple, mahogany and other suitable species, then review available slabs from suppliers before finalizing the exact layout.

For custom table projects, an initial design rendering can help establish proportions and style before final material selection.

Live edge or squaredCustom epoxy colorWood and metal basesDesign renderings

Discuss an indoor table →

Epoxy river table with blue resin shown in a furnished dining room — Style inspiration: live-edge wood and blue epoxy river

OUTDOOR LIVING

Designed around your space and gatherings.

Outdoor tables can be designed around seating heights, overall dimensions, and a wide range of finishes—including appropriately selected exterior woods, porcelain surfaces, large-format tile, and suitable solid slab materials.

For fire-table designs, natural gas and propane configurations can be discussed. Approved burners and components, ventilation, heat clearances and final gas connections must be matched to the chosen system and applicable requirements. Propane fuel is not supplied. Availability of a concealed tank enclosure depends on safe design and component specifications.

Outdoor diningPorcelain & slab looksNatural gas or propane conceptsCustom dimensions

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Long modern fire table among patio seating outside a contemporary home — Style inspiration: contemporary outdoor gas fire table

ARCHITECTURAL DETAILING

Details that feel original to the home.

From a simple curved corbel to a timber gable accent, we can create designs to suit your home's proportions and architecture—or develop options from an inspiration photo.

Choose natural, stain-grade wood to showcase the grain or paint-grade wood for a crisp color-matched finish. Homeowners and builders can inquire about individual pieces or sets. Decorative pieces are not represented as engineered load-bearing supports.

Curved or straightStain-gradePaint-gradeCustom roof pitches

Discuss architectural woodwork →

Paint-grade white decorative gable brackets installed at roof peaks on a finished home — Installed design inspiration: custom gable detailing

MATERIALS & FINISHES

Beautiful materials.
Considered decisions.

We'll help choose materials based on appearance, use, maintenance, and long-term suitability—not just what looks best in a picture.

Category	Materials to consider	Design considerations
Indoor tables	Walnut, oak, maple, mahogany and other available hardwoods	Wood grain, slab dimensions, movement, finish, and table-base design
Epoxy river tables	Selected hardwood slabs, customizable casting epoxy, wood or metal bases	Resin color and shape, slab layout, appropriate casting and support methods
Outdoor tables	Exterior-suitable woods, porcelain, large-format tile, stone or appropriate slab surfaces, metal framing	Weather exposure, temperature movement, substrate suitability, cleaning and maintenance
Fire tables	Suitable noncombustible surrounds, compatible burner systems and approved components	Fuel type, heat protection, ventilation, service access, and installation requirements
Corbels & gable details	Stain-grade cedar or hardwood; suitable paint-grade wood and finish systems	Matching home design, roof pitch, profile, exposure and mounting requirements

Specific material and assembly selections depend on product design, availability, intended application, and applicable codes or manufacturer requirements.

A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS

From inspiration to a clear design.

Start with a reference photo, a sketch, measurements, or simply an idea. We'll discuss the options and a practical path forward.

Share what you envision

Describe your piece, the room or home it belongs in, and anything you'd like to match.

Explore the design

Discuss size, shape, proportions and possible renderings for custom table concepts.

Select materials

Review suitable woods, slabs, colors, finishes and practical construction details.

Confirm next steps

Finalize the proposed scope, fabrication details and any available pickup, delivery or installation arrangements.

OUR APPROACH

Your design—or our guidance from the first sketch.

Some clients know exactly what they want. Others need help choosing a design that will feel right in their home. We welcome both, combining material guidance with thoughtful proportions and custom detailing.

Inspired by generations of craftsmanship.

Our family's Bosnian expression Zlatne Ruke—“Golden Hands”—reflects the care and ability to turn raw materials into meaningful work. Craftsmen Creations Studio brings that tradition to custom furniture and architectural details.

A sister brand of Chicago Craftsmen Builders.

START A CONVERSATION

Tell us what you have in mind.

Homeowners and builders are welcome. Share as much or as little detail as you have—we can follow up about designs, materials, feasibility and next steps.

Prefer email?
chicagocraftsmen@gmail.com

You can email inspiration photos or drawings directly. Based in Chicagoland; local delivery and installation may be available depending on the project and schedule. Installation is optional.

What should I include?

A rough size, preferred materials, where the product will be used, and any important design requirements are helpful, but none are necessary to start the conversation.

One-of-a-kind pieces.Built around your vision.