Our Story
Iron Oak is a furniture and custom fabrication team with a passion for the details. Each piece by Iron Oak is thoughtfully crafted using timeless building methods and exceptional materials. Through a custom design process that carefully considers every element of a project, the Iron Oak team prides themselves on the ability to collaborate with designers and customers to bring an idea to life. Every piece built by IronOak is meant to compliment the natural beauty of the wood and is crafted to last a lifetime with hand-welded metals and the highest grade finishes.
Karl
FOUNDER
Karl grew up in Richmond, VA. His inspiration to build came from his father, a mechanical engineer and from his woodshop teacher at Godwin High School - William Vick . In high school he also competed in Skills VICA Nationals for 3D animation and visualization, placing 14th as a Junior and 1st as a Senior. This provided his starting skillset for drawing 3D CAD files for fabrication.
While attending Virginia Commonwealth University for a Business MGMT degree in Entrepreneurship , he began working under a master carpenter which inspired him to pursue working for himself.
In 2010 he began sharing a woodshop and within a few years set out to form Iron Oak.
Our showroom
see for yourself
Visit our gallery on Mayo Island to see some of our work first hand. We know when you see, touch and feel the sturdiness and beauty of an Iron Oak piece, you will want to get started creating your own. Through your designer, we will work to create a piece that fits your unique design, style and space. Our gallery is an excellent way to get inspired, learn more about our process or choose finishes and materials for your project.
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Want to see more?
Take a look at our most recent projects on our portfolio, or learn more about how we can collaborate on a custom piece just for you.