Author: rdkrafka

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This bespoke, ebony stained, high top table was made specifically to accommodate tall bar stools. The top is an ebony stained poplar and the legs are painted maple. This table was designed and finished to compliment the surrounding motif of it’s forever home. If it looks like it was made for this house, that’s because it was. If you are looking for a custom piece of furniture and want some idea of what we do before contacting us, check out our gallery.  Keep in mind this only gives you a taste of what we are capable of. Our price ranges for all of our projects are also listed in the captions of our products pictures. We list price ranges because prices vary based on size, wood type, stain, and finish. We do custom work because we love working on a variety of projects both big and small, and we love making our customers exactly what they were looking for. If you have an idea for a project and would like a consultation, please DM us @Krafkakraft on Facebook, Instagram, fill out a product request form at here at the website under the Contact tab  send an email to  krafkakraft@gmail.com or give us a call at (319)330-3373. We look forward to hearing from you!

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This bespoke side table is made of walnut stained poplar. It was designed to fit in a very specific location. It has a lower shelf, a side drawer swings open, a board pulls out the front as a cup holder, and we incorporated an outlet with USB ports. Not only does this customer get a one of a kind piece, they get exactly what they want, at the best bang for their buck, which incorporates the highest functionality possible. It’s a win, win, win. If you have an idea for something you would like made and want details on pricing and design options, DM us here, on Facebook, on Instagram, send us an email at krafkakraft@gmail.com, or fill out a form from our website at https://www.krafkakraft.com/contact/ We look forward to making your idea into a reality.

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These ash, end grain, butcher block cutting boards are incredibly durable. The end grain allows the wood fibers to absorb the impact of the knife during cutting or chopping, which protects the board from getting as many scratches and gouges. These boards also have a built-in moat to catch juices, and handles notched into the sides for ease of transport.
Not only are they highly functional, they are absolutely gorgeous.

If you are interested in purchasing a cutting board or having us do a custom project for you, please don’t hesitate to DM us here, on Instagram, on Facebook, email us at krafkakraft@gmail.com, fill out a request form at https://www.krafkakraft.com/contact/ or give us a call at (319)330-3373, we would be more than happy to do business with you.

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A customer wanted to develop this space in their home for a number of years and had envisioned a bench to occupy it. We worked closely together on design, initially designing a movable, rectangular, storage bench, and then finally deciding that a built-in, custom, wall bench would work best within that space. We incorporating a work around for a section of brick wall, and were also able to give a few variations of panel and lid layouts to optimize appeal and functionality. We collectively decided that the best finish would be to paint the bench to match the existing back wall and kitchen.

This two lidded built-in bench is a wonderful addition. It truly completes the allure of the space our customer created. To make the appeal of this bench even greater, we added functionality by transferring two electrical outlets from the back wall to two USB capable outlets built in to the front of the bench. We also were able to accommodate a sconce light above the bench. Lastly the lids were fitted with soft close lid supports to alleviate noise and lid abuse over the years.

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We, here at Krafka Kraft took the afternoon off last Friday to bike downtown and attend the #iowacityclimatestrike. We were so proud to be two in thousands of people who gathered to speak out on behalf of this planet we call home. We cannot thank @gretathunberg enough for helping unite us in this cause. We at Krafka Kraft do our best to keep our small business sustainably and locally sourced as well as low on emissions. This means making sure our wood is sustainably harvested from local Iowa hardwoods. It means only taking what we need and no more. It means only using the energy to make what needs to be made. It means working through the cold in winter and the heat in summer, only using the AC and furnace when absolutely necessary. And it means biking into work whenever possible.
We make sacrifices because we believe the world is worth it. We do what we can, but we can always do better. Change is coming. Let’s be a part of it.

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We worked with this client to fulfill her vision for a new bed-board. She provided the wood (which helps reduce the cost) and we had it custom milled to meet the design specifications. We stained and finished the locally sourced walnut she provided and grooved the stiles to match her existing bedside tables. The butterfly insert is structural, to keep the wood from splitting, and as an added bonus, it is also our business logo. This project is a perfect example of how we work with our customers to design, build, and install to not only meet, but exceed their expectations.

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This is a one of a kind, personalized, handmade, locally sourced, walnut stained, red oak watch box. It is made to display up to 8 watches and also has a pull out drawer to hold cuff links, necklaces, and other jewelry. It has a simple elegance that is perfect for the display of any type of watch.

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These personalized butcher block cutting boards were made for a local CSA farm in Iowa City called Wild Woods Farm. They are made of local wood and hand finished with food grade tung oil. There is nothing that pairs better with fresh, local, vegetables than these locally sourced cutting boards.

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This simply elegant walnut side table was designed and created to match the decor of the customer’s home. The base is a sturdy, custom made, welded steel, three-legged frame, painted flat black. The top is a satin finished 3/4 inch walnut.

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Here is the final product of all our collaborative efforts. This is the wonderfully functional, modern day, adjustable high chair. This high chair is made of Iowa walnut and both the seat and the step can be adjusted up or down and locked into place to accommodate the child’s height throughout various stages of growth. Who knew functional could be so pretty?