Furniture maker

A furniture maker designs and builds furniture from wood and other materials — tables, chairs, beds, cabinets, and custom pieces. They develop or interpret designs, select materials, cut and join with skilled joinery, shape and assemble pieces, and finish them, creating functional objects that combine craftsmanship with form.

The work ranges from production furniture to one-of-a-kind bespoke pieces, blending design, woodworking skill, and finishing. Furniture makers work in workshops, for makers, and as independent craftspeople.

The job suits creative, patient, skilled people who enjoy working with wood, the satisfaction of building something whole from raw material, and the blend of design and hands-on craft furniture allows.