Our Story

For as long as I can remember I've had a passion for woodworking. I still have memories of nailing washers onto an old board to create a helicopter when I was about 6 years old. That passion has served me well over the decades.

In the mid 90's I started Dutchman Woodworking, a small 2-3 man company trimming houses outside of Detroit. After a few years my skills had moved us into higher end homes and the need for custom woodworking grew. It didn't take long building custom cabinetry on-site when I decided to open my own woodworking shop. We quickly made a name for ourselves building bars, entertainment centers and one-off furnishings.

We were doing well but it was time to start a family. That's what brought us to Chicago, opening the doors to TruCraft Furniture in 2010. 

Who we are

TruCraft is a small woodworking shop outside of Chicago Illinois. We specialize in unique handmade artisan furniture. From Mid-century modern and Danish, to Early American and Transitional, we are skilled artisans with a passion for well designed furnishings.

Why buy from TruCraft

Warranty

We feel so strongly in the quality of our furnishings that we provide a 50 year warranty against defects in workmanship.

Guarantee

Customer satisfaction is our top priority. If for any reason you are not happy with the product we provide you, we offer a 14 day satisfaction guarantee. 

Price

Custom handmade furniture at a reasonable price.

Joinery

We use only the highest quality time test joinery techniques. 

Highest quality materials

We work closely with our sawyer to provide you with superior locally reclaimed lumber and only use the finest professional grade finishes available. 

Individual attention

I personally answer our phones and will work closely with you throughout the entire  project.

Passion

At TruCraft we have a true passion for building heirloom quality furnishings and feel privileged in doing so.