Est. 2008 — Portland, Oregon
We handcraft heirloom-quality furniture and woodwork, honoring centuries-old joinery traditions with a modern eye for design.
Heartwood Workshop was born from a simple belief: that the furniture we live with should carry the warmth and character that only human hands can give. Founded by master woodworker James Alder, our shop blends time-honored joinery techniques with contemporary design.
Every piece that leaves our workshop is crafted from sustainably sourced hardwoods — walnut, cherry, white oak, and maple — selected for their grain, tone, and story. We don't rush. We don't cut corners. We build things that last generations.
Dining tables, desks, bed frames, shelving — designed around your life and built to last forever.
Kitchen, bathroom, and built-in cabinetry with dovetail drawers and soft-close precision.
We breathe new life into antiques and family heirlooms, preserving their history with expert repair.
Mantels, wainscoting, crown molding, and stairwork that elevate your home's character.
We use only solid hardwoods and traditional plywood cores. Every joint is real — mortise-and-tenon, dovetail, or hand-cut joinery.
Every project starts with a conversation. We sketch, prototype, and refine until the design fits your space and vision perfectly.
Our lumber comes from certified sustainable forests and local sawmills. We salvage urban timber whenever possible.
We build furniture meant to be passed down. Our joinery and finishing techniques ensure decades — even centuries — of daily use.
We deliver and install every piece ourselves. Your furniture arrives in perfect condition, placed exactly where it belongs.
Every Heartwood piece carries our lifetime structural guarantee. If a joint ever fails, we fix it — no questions asked.
"The dining table James built for us is the heart of our home. Every guest who sees it asks where we got it. It's not furniture — it's a piece of art we eat breakfast on."
Tell us about your vision. Whether it's a single piece or a full room, we'd love to hear from you.