A craft based, design focused approach to custom woodworking and fabrication.  We collaborate with designers and end users on a wide range of demanding made-to-order work -  from finely handmade pieces to large commercial projects, prototypes to production runs.









JLF combines a fine woodworking mindset with the the capabilities and infrastructure of a larger production shop - we can help engineer and build complex projects but love small challenges as well.  Our skilled team combines decades of experience and a passion for making well crafted objects. We use the highest quality material and a mix of traditional and modern techniques, ensuring your piece will be beautiful, functional, and long lived.  

Our custom work spans a wide range of size, use, and complexity - any project where quality material and an eye for design and detail are important.  See below for some specialties, and please reach out with any questions or ideas.




Residential -  Heirloom quality custom furniture for designers and individuals looking for a unique and lasting piece to fit their home. 







Commercial - Custom furniture and architectural elements for corporate, hospitality, or retail spaces.   We have contributed custom furniture and woodwork for hundreds of projects over 20 years including:

Corporate:  Twitter - Google - Ford - McDonalds - Allstate - Facebook - GM - Capital One - United - Accenture - Chase - Uber

Hospitality:  Starbucks, Whole Foods, Goose Island Brewery, The Salt Shed, River City, Northwestern University 

Restaurants:  RPM Steak, RPM Seafood, Oriole, Mariscos San Pedro, Allwell  






Arts Fabrication - Working with artists, galleries, or museums to build fine artistic elements in wood, or to construct specialized exhibition components.