From Humble Beginnings to Mastering Wood Design Build

Heartwood Custom Woodworking began in a small garage in Oregon, where founder Elias Carter—then a third-generation carpenter—realized that the market was flooded with soulless, mass-produced furniture. Determined to revive the art of fine carpentry, he started crafting solid wood tables and handmade cabinets for neighbors, each piece signed and story-rich. Word spread, and what started as a passion project grew into a workshop renowned for bespoke furniture that blends heritage techniques with contemporary design.

By the early 2010s, we had outgrown the garage, moving into a sunlit studio where master artisans now work alongside apprentices. Our reputation for custom woodworking was cemented when a heartwood furniture collection was featured in a national design exhibition—judges praised the "unparalleled handcrafted detailing" and the way our pieces "breathe life into wood." Today, we’re proud to serve clients who value authenticity, from homeowners seeking a one-of-a-kind dining set to architects specifying our work for luxury developments.

What hasn’t changed is our obsession with perfection. Whether it’s selecting the grain for a solid wood table or hand-rubbing the final wood finishing, we treat every project as if it’s our own. Our story isn’t just about furniture—it’s about keeping a dying art alive, one heirloom piece at a time.