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THOMAS WILLIAM FURNITURE

Heirloom furniture, built by hand to remain.

Shaker-inspired pieces in solid hardwood, designed and built entirely by Tom Dumke, then signed and dated. Traditional, with a modern flair.

The 2026 collection

Our current collection is available through the end of this year. From 2027, Tom will devote his time to one-of-a-kind works, each designed, built, and finished once and never repeated.

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  • Curio Cupboard

    Curio Cupboard

    Price: $3,995.00
  • Foyer Sideboard

    Foyer Sideboard

    Price: $3,995.00
  • Tall Cherry Display Cabinet

    Tall Cherry Display Cabinet

    Price: $2,495.00
  • Solid Table

    Solid Table

    Price: $2,495.00
  • Tiger Maple Side Cabinet

    Tiger Maple Side Cabinet

    Price: $2,495.00
“I can make this. I can make it better.”
Tom Dumke, designer and maker

After 25 years as a precision machinist, Tom looked at a store-bought bedroom set and knew he could build something better. He opened Thomas William Furniture in 1996 and has worked at the bench full-time since 2003. Today he and his wife, Linda, run the studio together as a family business: Tom as maker and designer, Linda caring for the business and the people it serves.

Founded
1996
Of joinery, restoration, and design
30+ years
Every piece, start to finish
One maker

The woods we work with

Tom chooses every board individually from a small circle of trusted hardwood dealers in Southeastern Wisconsin, then lets the grain guide the design.

THOMAS WILLIAM FURNITURE
Cherry

Warm and honeyed. Deepens to a rich red-brown over the years.

Tiger maple

Pale, with a rippling figure that shimmers as the light moves.

Walnut

Dark, quiet, and dense, with a deep chocolate tone.

Spalted maple

Traced with dark lines, so no two panels are ever alike.

Leopard wood

A rare, speckled figure that brings a quiet spark to a piece.

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Built the slow way

Every piece is designed and built entirely by Tom, from layout and joinery to sanding and finishing. He works alone, so each project gets the time and attention it deserves.

  • Solid hardwood only

    Native, sustainably harvested species, studied board by board.

  • Traditional joinery

    Pegged mortise-and-tenon, dovetails, and other time-honored techniques.

  • Signed and dated

    Every finished piece carries Tom's signature and the date it was completed.

No two homes are the same.

We offer customization in materials, finishes, and dimensions, and work closely with you so each piece feels distinctly yours. Every piece begins with a conversation.

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