Custom Furniture & Statement Pieces
Tables, consoles, desks, cabinets and one-off furniture can be developed around a room, collection, material palette or existing design language rather than adapted from standard dimensions.
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Custom Furniture • Architectural Woodwork • Residential Fabrication
Custom Furniture & Residential Fabrication for Distinctive Homes
Olek Inc. creates one-of-a-kind furniture, built-ins, cabinetry, architectural woodwork and decorative features for private homes. From a statement table or fitted bookcase to exact replication of historic millwork, Olek combines traditional hand skills, modern fabrication tools and in-house finishing to turn a specific idea into a piece that belongs in the architecture around it.
Residential Restoration
Residential Fabrication Services
Residential Reupholstery
Residential Furniture Refinishing
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Custom Furniture & Statement Pieces
Olek fabricates one-of-a-kind tables, consoles, desks, cabinets and furniture designed around a specific room or brief. Proportion, joinery, edge details, hardware, finish and material transitions can all be developed as part of the piece rather than selected from a catalog.
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Built-Ins, Bookcases & Custom Cabinetry
Fitted shelving, libraries, display cabinetry, storage and custom casework are fabricated to the architecture and use of the room. Olek can work from designer or architect drawings, develop fabrication details, or help resolve a concept from dimensions and reference material.
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Architectural Woodwork, Paneling & Mantels
Wall paneling, wainscot, mantels, trims, decorative moldings and related architectural woodwork can be fabricated for new interiors or matched to an existing home. Traditional joinery, hand carving, marquetry and decorative finishing are available where the design requires them.
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Stair Parts, Balustrades & Architectural Details
Newels, balusters, rails, decorative stair components and custom architectural details can be newly designed or reproduced from an original element. Wood and metal disciplines can be coordinated when the design requires both.
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Sculpture & Mixed-Media Decorative Fabrication
Carved wood, fabricated metal, fiberglass and mixed-media elements can be produced for sculptural accents, decorative installations and unusual residential features. Olek’s cross-disciplinary shop is particularly useful when the finished object does not fit neatly into one trade.
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Exact Replication & Period-Matched Fabrication
Olek can reproduce existing furniture, missing components, moldings and architectural woodwork when the new work must visually continue the old. Species, veneer, profiles, joinery, carving, surface texture and finish can all be considered in the match.
From Idea To Installation
A Full-Service Custom Fabrication Process
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Consultation & Design Direction
Space, use, dimensions and design goals reviewed with you.
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Drawings, Materials & Finish Approval
Shop drawings and finish samples resolved before production.
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In-House Fabrication & Finishing
Wood, carving, metal and finishing trades under one roof.
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Delivery, Installation & Final Fit
Local delivery and installation, or shipping for work farther away.
Built in New Jersey for Homes Near and Far
Coordinated throughout the New York metro area, with specialty carriers for pieces traveling farther.
- NYC / NJ Coordination
- White-Glove Delivery
- Nationwide Shipping
From One-of-a-Kind Furniture to Architectural Elements
Built-Ins, Bookcases & Cabinetry
Custom storage, shelving and casework can be shaped around walls, openings, collections, technology and unusual conditions so the finished installation belongs to the room rather than looking added later.
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Architectural Woodwork That Matches the House
Paneling, mantels, trims, moldings and other architectural elements can be newly designed or made to continue an existing historic vocabulary, including profiles and details no longer available off the shelf.
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Sculpture & Decorative Features
When a residential concept crosses disciplines, Olek can combine carving, woodwork, metal fabrication, fiberglass and specialty finishing to fabricate sculptural or decorative elements that conventional cabinet shops may not be equipped to execute.
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Established
20,000
Sq. Ft. Facility
25+
Full-Time Craftsmen
In-House
Multi-Trade Fabrication
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
We used Olek Inc. to shorten and polish our beautiful heavy wood dining table. Olek had to disassemble the table, cut it, re-attach the bookends, and make it look like it was never touched. The result was flawless — you would never know it was modified.
★★★★★
I have a Vladimir Kagan 175 E armchair that was literally falling apart — the wood was separating at the joins and the leather seat and padding were shot. Peter at Olek did an amazing job bringing it back to like-new condition. Highly recommended for designer furniture restoration.
★★★★★
This is the second time I've had Olek reupholster my sofas. Each time I've been astonished at the stunning work. The craftsmanship is impeccable and the attention to detail is second to none. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my furniture.
★★★★★ 4.9 average on Google · 50+ reviews
Custom Furniture & Residential Fabrication FAQs
What types of custom residential pieces does Olek fabricate?
Olek fabricates custom furniture, built-in shelving and bookcases, cabinetry, architectural paneling and moldings, mantels, stair components, balustrades, sculptural features and other one-of-a-kind residential elements. Projects can be entirely new designs or faithful reproductions of existing work.
Can Olek work from an inspiration image, sketch or an existing piece?
Yes. A project can begin from photographs, sketches, dimensions, designer or architect drawings, or an existing object that needs to be replicated. Olek can develop shop or fabrication drawings and material/finish samples as needed before production. For exact replication, the original piece or profile becomes the reference standard rather than a generic approximation.
Can you replicate existing furniture or architectural woodwork exactly?
Yes. Olek can study original dimensions, profiles, species, veneers, joinery, carvings, surface character and finishes to reproduce furniture, missing parts, moldings or architectural elements where a close visual match is required.
Do you work directly with homeowners as well as designers and architects?
Yes. Olek works directly with homeowners and also collaborates with interior designers, architects and builders. The level of design development can be adjusted to the project, from executing a completed drawing set to helping resolve a concept into buildable shop details.
Can I choose my own woods, veneers, metals and finishes?
Yes. Material and finish selections can be coordinated around the design, use and desired appearance. Options may include hardwoods, veneers, marquetry, metals, fiberglass and finish systems such as oil, lacquer, wax, decorative finishes and custom coatings. Finish development is treated as part of the design, not a final afterthought: oil, lacquer, wax and custom coatings can be sampled and adjusted to the material, sheen, color and use of the piece.
Is the fabrication work completed in-house?
Olek performs its core fabrication and finishing work through its in-house team and shop capabilities, including woodworking, architectural millwork, carving, metal fabrication and finishing. Specialized project requirements are coordinated as part of the approved scope when needed.
Why do homeowners, designers and architects choose Olek?
A custom residential piece often needs more than a cabinet shop or furniture maker working alone. Dimensions, proportions, clearances and sightlines are resolved around the actual room, not a standard product size, and cabinetmaking, carving, marquetry, metalwork, sculpting and decorative finishing are coordinated in one shop when a project crosses traditional trade boundaries — with repairs routed to Olek’s residential restoration services and upholstery to residential reupholstery.
What should I send for an initial custom fabrication review?
Send photos of the room or existing piece, inspiration images, approximate dimensions, project location, drawings if available, material or finish preferences and your target schedule. For replication, clear detail photos and access to the original piece or profile are especially helpful.
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Ready to Build Something Unique for Your Home?
Tell us what you want to create, where it will live and what references you already have. Upload photos, sketches, drawings or inspiration—or include a project-file link—so Olek can review the design direction, materials, fabrication requirements and next steps.