We're a small family business located in the beautiful driftless region of southwest Wisconsin. Now in our second generation, we're carrying on the tradition of excellence in woodworking and design that Edward Wohl cultivated throughout his life.

A life well-designed

Edward Wohl

Master woodworker Edward Wohl (1942-2023) spent over half a century designing and building award-winning studio furniture, earning him a reputation as a premier American craftsman. In 1982 he built a home and wood shop in the pastoral hills of southwest Wisconsin, and in partnership with his wife Ann (our COE — Chief of Everything) founded our current studio, Edward Wohl Woodworking & Design. With the help of a small team of highly-skilled craftspeople, Edward produced hundreds of pieces of custom furniture for clients across the globe.

Although he acknowledged the influence of a summer spent in the home and workshop of California woodworker Sam Maloof, Edward always pointed to long-time friend and renowned industrial designer Bill Stumpf as his primary source of learning and inspiration. Bill was a pioneer in the field of ergonomics, and he encouraged Edward to pursue custom furniture rather than a corporate design job.

"I make things of wood that I'd like to have myself: functional pieces that are quiet, peaceful, and a pleasure to touch and look at. My approach emphasizes select materials, structural integrity and utility. I like to let the wood do the work — to coax nature to imitate art."

Continuing the Tradition

Jonathan Wohl

Growing up with the wood shop as his playground, Jonathan Wohl learned at an early age the satisfaction of working with his hands. After graduating from university with a degree in interdisciplinary art and technology, Jonathan spent a decade building software and running an art studio in New York City. In 2017, he returned to Wisconsin to start a family of his own and to continue working with and learning from his father, joining the family business with the intention of carrying it forward into the next generation.

"I learned so much from my father over the years — about the art of designing furniture and the subtleties of working with wood, of course, but also about how to lead a meaningful life, full of love, laughter, and kindness. It’s a privilege to carry on the legacy of quality craft that he began decades ago."

Handmade in Wisconsin

Our studio produces only a handful of pieces each year, built by Jonathan and a few skilled employees. Most items are custom designed and made to order. If you're interested in purchasing a piece of furniture, please contact us or take a look at our ready to ship pieces.

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At Home in the Shop

In 2013 Edward's son-in-law and a few friends put together this short documentary, a brief snapshot of Edward's life and work. With nearly two million views on youtube, and thousands of comments and emails in response, it's clear that Edward's lifestyle struck a chord.