About The Maker

Thorben Wuttke, founder of Honolulu Furniture Company

My path into woodworking began in Germany, where I chose to attend trade school at the age of 16 rather than continuing traditional high school. My training in Germany emphasized traditional craftsmanship, technical precision, and the importance of building furniture that is designed to last. After three years of training, I earned my journeyman’s license and continued building furniture professionally. That early experience laid the foundation for my appreciation of craftsmanship and well-built furniture.

In 2004 I moved to Hawaii, where I continued working in the woodworking field and eventually settled in Honolulu.

What began as a small garage workshop on Wilhelmina Rise eventually grew into a full-time business. In 2009 I moved my woodworking operation into a warehouse in Kalihi under the name Wuttke Werks. In 2011 the business evolved into Honolulu Furniture Company, and together with my former business partner Doug Gordon we opened our workshop in Kakaʻako on Cummins Street.

Today I focus on building custom furniture and cabinetry in Honolulu and also specialize in heirloom furniture refinishing and restoration. With more than 25 years of woodworking experience, my work centers on careful craftsmanship, quality materials, and furniture that is built to last.

I am proud to build furniture locally and work with homeowners, designers, and businesses across Oahu and the islands.

My goal is simple: to build furniture that is thoughtfully made, carefully crafted, and built to last. Whether creating a new custom piece or restoring a cherished heirloom, I approach every project with attention to detail and respect for the craft.

I believe well-built furniture should last for generations.

Contact

527 Cummins Street, Honolulu, 96814

+1 (808) 597-9193 (landline, no texts please)

thorben@honolulufurniturecompany.com

Mon- Fri   9am-4.30pm

Sat- Sun by appointment only