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THOMAS WILLIAM FURNITURE

Traditional craftsmanship. A modern flair.

Furniture made to become part of your home’s story.

Our collection

Explore our signature cabinets, sideboards, tables, and accent furniture. These established designs remain at the heart of Thomas William Furniture and will continue in 2027 and beyond.

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  • Cherry Curio Cupboard with Drawers

    Cherry Curio Cupboard with Drawers

    Price: $3,995.00
  • Cherry & Flame Birch Foyer Sideboard

    Cherry & Flame Birch Foyer Sideboard

    Price: $3,995.00
  • Tall Cherry Lighted Display Cabinet

    Tall Cherry Lighted Display Cabinet

    Price: $2,495.00
  • Cherry or Tiger Maple Four-Drawer Console Table

    Cherry or Tiger Maple Four-Drawer Console Table

    Price: $2,495.00
  • Tiger Maple Side Cabinet with Wenge Accents

    Tiger Maple Side Cabinet with Wenge Accents

    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.

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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

At Thomas William Furniture, every piece is designed and handcrafted by Tom Dumke, from selecting the solid hardwoods to the final details. Thoughtful proportions, traditional joinery, and the natural beauty of wood give each piece its lasting character.

  • 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.

Furniture as individual as the wood itself

Beginning in 2027, we are expanding our offerings with one-of-a-kind furniture, thoughtfully designed and handcrafted by Tom. Each piece will celebrate distinctive hardwoods, unique proportions, and the creative possibilities of fine furniture making.

We invite you to explore our evolving collection and discover furniture designed to be treasured for generations.

Thank you for supporting our family-owned business and independent American craftsmanship.

Tom and Linda Dumke

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