Custom Furniture & Mantels in NJ
Dining tables, mantels, desks, bars, and custom made furniture built from premium hardwoods to last for generations.
Custom Furniture Designed Around the Space
The furniture you keep for decades is the furniture that was built for your specific space in the first place. We build custom furniture, mantels, and statement pieces from premium domestic and exotic hardwoods for homeowners across Ocean County, Monmouth County, Burlington County, Atlantic County, and the greater Philadelphia and New York City areas. That includes dining tables sized to fit a Rumson dining room, a walnut mantel built for a stone fireplace in a cabin in Jackson, custom bars for a finished basement in Brick, and desk construction and installation for a home office in Holmdel.
Every piece of custom made furniture starts with the room it's going into and the way it'll be used. We handle furniture design, material selection, fabrication, wood staining, and delivery. We also do furniture repairs on solid wood pieces that need restoration, re-staining, or structural repair. According to USDA Forest Service data, U.S. hardwood volume has grown by more than 130 percent since 1953, since American hardwood forests are actively managed and regrow faster than they're harvested. That's part of why we build with premium domestic hardwoods and source responsibly.
What's Included
Every custom furniture piece follows the same process, planned around the room and the way the piece will be used.
Consultation
We talk through the piece you want, where it's going, and how it needs to function in the space.
Furniture Design
We plan dimensions, proportions, joinery approach, and material selection to match your vision and the room.
Wood Selection
You choose the hardwood species, grain character, and finish. We source from our own stock of domestic and exotic hardwoods.
Fabrication
We build the piece by hand with traditional joinery, clean surfaces, and a high finish standard.
Staining & Finishing
We apply wood staining and a protective finish in our shop to bring out the grain and protect the surface for daily use.
Delivery & Placement
We deliver and set the finished piece in your home, positioned and leveled in the space it was built for.
Furniture & Mantels FAQ
Can you build a custom desk for a home office?
Yes. We handle desk construction and installation as a standalone project or as part of a larger home office build with shelving and cabinetry.
I have an old solid wood table that needs refinishing and a leg repaired. Do you do that kind of work?
Yes. We do furniture repairs on solid wood pieces, including structural repair, sanding, re-staining, and refinishing. If the piece is worth keeping, we can usually bring it back.
Can you build a custom bar for a finished basement or entertainment space?
Yes. We build custom bars and custom bar tops from premium hardwoods, sized and finished for the room. We can include shelving, a foot rail, and storage built into the design.
How do I choose the right wood species for a dining table?
It depends on use, style, and budget. White oak and walnut are popular for dining tables because they're hard enough for daily use and take a finish well. We'll walk you through your options and help you pick based on the room and how the table will be used.
Other Services We Offer
Explore more ways RivenWood can elevate your space with pieces that are built to last.
Custom Cabinetry & Bathroom Vanities
Cabinets and vanities built to your room's exact dimensions and finish spec.
Built-Ins & Shelving
Shelving, media walls, and storage built as permanent features of the room.
