Red Canoe Furniture specializes in creating high-quality, handcrafted wooden furniture and plans inspired by traditional designs. Each piece is meticulously crafted to blend simplicity, elegance, and durability, ensuring both comfort and timeless appeal. From dining chairs to lounge seating, every item is made from the finest hardwoods and offers customization options to suit your unique style and décor. With a commitment to exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, Red Canoe Furniture delivers beautiful, lasting pieces for your home.

About Me.

I’m Kevin, a mechanical engineer turned woodworking enthusiast. After years of crunching numbers and designing machines, I decided to follow my true passion: creating beautiful, handcrafted wooden furniture and helping others build their own.

What began as a hobby soon evolved into a full-fledged passion. Despite almost failing 7th-grade art, I eventually discovered my true artistic outlet in woodworking. Today, I pour my heart into crafting unique pieces that blend simplicity, functionality, and artistry, ensuring each item is a perfect addition to any space.

My life has been anything but ordinary. From building wooden kayaks with my dad as a kid to guiding kayak trips in Alaska, I've always been drawn to hands-on, adventurous pursuits. In a burst of spontaneity after college, I bought an old VW Vanagon camper van with two friends and embarked on a 10,000-mile road trip across the country. After two months of adventures and a dirtbagging lifestyle (before it was popular again), we ended our journey at the end of Highway 1 in Homer, Alaska—minus the van, which finally gave out in Tok, Alaska.

Though I’ve since moved back home to Michigan, Alaska remains one of my favorite places. When I’m not in the workshop, you can find me on the golf course aspiring to be a double bogey golfer or camping and kayaking in Northern Michigan with my dog, Sammy.

“Red Canoe Furniture's exceptional craftsmanship brought my cushion projects to life with unmatched quality and attention to detail. Their dedication and passion for creating beautiful, durable products are evident in every piece.”

— KARI CHEEVERS, CLIENT