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.

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Residential Restoration Residential Fabrication Services Residential Reupholstery Residential Furniture Refinishing

Designed Around Your Home — Not A Catalog

Bespoke Fabrication for Furniture, Built-Ins & Architectural Details

Olek collaborates with homeowners, interior designers, architects and builders to fabricate pieces around the dimensions, materials, function and visual language of a specific home. Projects can begin with a sketch, inspiration image, existing object, designer drawing or a detail that must be replicated exactly. The goal is not a near match—it is a resolved piece that feels intentional in its setting.

Private Residences Historic Homes Modern Interiors Designer-Led Projects Architectural Renovations One-of-a-Kind Pieces

From One-of-a-Kind Furniture to Architectural Elements

Custom Furniture & Statement Pieces — Before

Bespoke furniture · Residential interiors

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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Built-Ins, Bookcases & Cabinetry — Before

Millwork · Storage

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 — Before

Paneling · Mantels

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 — Before

Wood · Metal

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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Fit. Replicate. Finish.

Custom Work Is Won or Lost in the Details

Made for the Exact Space

Dimensions, proportions, clearances, sightlines and adjacent architecture are resolved around the actual room—not a standard product size.

Replication Down to the Detail

Existing furniture, moldings, carvings, veneers and architectural details can be studied and reproduced when a faithful match is more important than a reinterpretation.

Multiple Crafts Under One Roof

Cabinetmaking, carving, marquetry, metalwork, sculpting and decorative finishing can be coordinated in-house when a project crosses traditional trade boundaries.

Tables, consoles, desks & one-of-a-kind pieces

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.

Built-ins, bookcases, cabinetry & storage

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.

Paneling, mantels, trim, moldings & architectural details

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.

Stair parts, balustrades & custom architectural components

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.

Carved wood, metal, fiberglass & mixed-media features

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.

Furniture, components & architectural replication

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.

Why Olek

Why Homeowners, Designers & Architects Choose Olek

A custom residential piece often needs more than a cabinet shop or furniture maker working in isolation. Olek combines furniture knowledge, architectural woodwork, carving, metal fabrication and finishing so complicated details can be coordinated within one shop. When an existing piece must be repaired rather than replaced, the scope can also connect with Olek’s residential restoration services ; upholstery work can be coordinated through residential reupholstery .

Craftsmanship since 1950

20,000 sq. ft. New Jersey facility

25+ full-time craftsmen across disciplines

Design collaboration, fabrication, finishing & installation coordination

From Inspiration To Buildable Detail

Work from a Sketch, Existing Piece or Designer Drawing

Projects do not have to arrive fully engineered. Olek can review inspiration images, measurements, an existing object, architect or designer drawings, and site conditions to help translate the design intent into shop drawings, fabrication details, material selections and finish samples . For exact replication, the original piece or profile can become the reference standard rather than a generic approximation.

Homeowner Concepts Interior Designer Drawings Architectural Details Existing Pieces to Replicate Material Samples Finish Samples

Materials, Craft & Finish

Fine Woods, Veneers, Metals & Specialty Finishes

Hardwoods, Veneers & Marquetry

Solid hardwoods, figured veneers and decorative veneer work can be selected around grain, color, stability and the visual character of the room. Marquetry and hand-cut detail can be incorporated when the design calls for it.

Metal, Fiberglass & Mixed Media

Residential fabrication can extend beyond wood. Metal components, fiberglass forms and mixed-media assemblies can be coordinated within the same project when a sculptural or architectural concept crosses material boundaries.

Oil, Lacquer & Custom Finish Systems

Oil, lacquer, wax, decorative finishing and custom coating systems can be sampled and adjusted to the material, desired sheen, color and use of the piece. Finish development is treated as part of the design—not a final afterthought.

Wood · Veneer · Marquetry · Metal · Fiberglass · Oil · Lacquer · Decorative finishes

1950

Established

20,000

Sq. Ft. Facility

25+

Full-Time Craftsmen

In-House

Multi-Trade Fabrication

Residential Projects Olek Can Support

One-of-a-Kind Furniture

Statement tables, consoles, desks, cabinets & specialty pieces

Integrated Interiors

Built-ins, bookcases, cabinetry, wall paneling & mantels

Historic & Period Homes

Exact replication, missing components, moldings, carving & matched finishes

Sculptural & Mixed-Media Work

Wood, metal, fiberglass and decorative installations

From Idea To Installation

A Full-Service Custom Fabrication Process

Consultation & Design Direction

Olek reviews the space, intended use, dimensions, inspiration, existing pieces and design goals with the homeowner or project team to define what the piece needs to accomplish.

Drawings, Materials & Finish Approval

Fabrication or shop drawings, material selections, hardware, joinery details and finish samples can be developed as needed so the project is resolved before production begins.

In-House Fabrication & Finishing

Woodworkers, carvers, metalworkers and finishers fabricate the approved design, coordinating multiple disciplines inside Olek’s New Jersey facility when the scope requires them.

Delivery, Installation & Final Fit

Olek can coordinate local delivery and installation, or project-specific shipping for work traveling farther from the shop. Final installation requirements are reviewed around access, protection and fit.

Local Installation • Project-Specific Shipping

Built in New Jersey for Homes Near and Far

Olek’s shop is based in Orange, New Jersey, with convenient project coordination throughout the New York metropolitan area. Furniture and removable pieces can also travel by specialty carrier, while delivery or installation for larger architectural work is planned around the scope, site and destination. Olek’s existing furniture logistics extend well beyond the local market, with carrier coordination available for projects across the United States.

NYC / NJ Project Coordination White-Glove Local Delivery Specialty Furniture Carriers Nationwide Shipping Coordination On-Site Installation Planning

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.

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.

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.

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.

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