Workshop

04/18/2026

Our Urban Farmhouse Dining Table and Bench Set complete and ready to ship to its new home in Baltimore, Maryland!

Handcrafted from solid reclaimed wood at our fabrication shop on St. Antoine Street in Detroit. It's distintive 'X' steel details give it a modern farmhouse look.

The wood used was carefully reclaimed from 575 E Milwaukee in Detroit's Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.

Shown in a natural clear coat finish.

04/14/2026

We want to take a moment to recognize the importance of small manufacturing.

Small manufacturers do far more than make products. They help keep money moving through the communities they call home. When people support local makers, the impact does not stop at the workshop door. The craftspeople earning those wages spend them nearby. They buy groceries at local stores, support neighborhood businesses, raise families, send their children to local schools, and contribute to the local tax base.

In cities that have lived through deindustrialization, even small manufacturers can make a meaningful difference. They help steady neighborhoods, create good jobs, and restore a sense of pride and purpose that comes from making tangible, lasting goods.

Workshop Detroit is part of that story. The company builds furniture from reclaimed wood and steel, including dining tables, coffee tables, butcher block countertops, and more. Every piece is made in Detroit on St. Antoine Street in the city’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood. That matters.

It matters that the work happens here. It matters that each piece carries a story. And it matters that what people bring into their homes was made by local hands, with real care and craftsmanship.

Small manufacturing also shows young people that making things is still a path worth choosing. It shows that skilled work matters, that craftsmanship has value, and that building something real can still be a meaningful career. That is worth supporting, promoting, and fighting for.

04/09/2026

What started out as a custom order quickly evolved into our latest Workshop Detroit offering - The Olympia Dining Table! - Mid-century inspired in its balance, proportion and simplicity.

Handcrafted in Detroit at our fabrication shop on St. Antoine Street using 100% sustainably sourced reclaimed oak.

The table pairs a softly rounded racetrack top with sculptural half circle base forms that give it a bold architectural look. The Olympia carries the character of beautiful reclaimed wood and sculpts it into a fresh, elevated design.

Shown here in a rich walnut stain finish, the reclaimed oak reveals beautiful grain movement, depth, and natural variation that bring warmth and soul to the piece.

Designed for those who appreciate clean lines and enduring craftsmanship, the Olympia Dining Table brings together modern design and honest materials in a way that feels both refined and inviting.

Custom sizes and finishes available. We would love to build one for you!

Learn more: https://workshopdetroit.com/products/olympia-reclaimed-oak-dining-table-walnut-stain-finish?variant=45171613597743

03/16/2026

New table design coming together at Workshop Detroit. It's extendable! We still need a name for it..

03/05/2026

At Workshop Detroit, we build modern solid wood furniture using 100% sustainably sourced reclaimed lumber — and that choice is intentional.

Sustainability isn’t a buzzword for us. It’s practical. Reclaimed wood keeps usable material out of landfills, reduces demand for newly harvested lumber, and gives existing resources a third life (from tree to building to table). It also brings something you can’t fake: real character. Tight grain, old growth strength, natural patina, and the kind of depth you only get from time and history.

But the biggest reason it matters is impact. Every table, bench, or conference piece we make is a reminder that high-quality design doesn’t have to come at the expense of the world around us. If you’re furnishing a home or a workspace and you want your choices to reflect your values, choosing reclaimed is a strong place to start.

If you’re curious about what we can build — or you want to talk about a custom piece — we'd love to connect.

02/20/2026

The Atwater Coffee Table by Workshop Detroit --A masterful blend of modern design and timeless craftsmanship. Crafted from solid rclaimed wood beams, each Atwater Coffee Table is unique. Clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic are paired with legendary durability. Perfect for any modern or contemporary space.

And one of the best parts - made right in Detroit, Michigan using 100% sustainably sourced materials.

Custom sizes and finishes available. We are happy to answer questions and to help you place your order.

02/09/2026

The Love For Humanity Dining Table from Workshop Detroit was created with the belief that furniture can do more than serve a function. It can tell a story. It can reflect your values. It can bring people together not only inside your home, but out in the wider community too.

Handcrafted from sustainably sourced reclaimed lumber and steel, and designed with timeless mid-century modern lines, this reclaimed wood dining table is built to be the heart of your home. Even more importantly, partial proceeds from every table support the work of Habitat for Humanity Detroit, helping more families gain access to safe, affordable housing.

02/06/2026

There are dining tables, and then there are tables that carry meaning.

The Love For Humanity Dining Table from Workshop Detroit was created with the belief that furniture can do more than serve a function. It can tell a story. It can reflect your values. It can bring people together not only inside your home, but out in the wider community too.

Partial proceeds from the sale of each table benefit the work and mission of Habitat for Humanity Detroit.

For more than 35 years, Habitat Detroit has been a steady force for good across the city and surrounding communities, building not just houses, but opportunity. Each year, the organization constructs and rehabilitates eight to ten homes, creating safe, affordable places for families to put down roots and move forward with confidence.

02/03/2026

What if a dining table could help build a home for someone else? -- Read about our Love For Humanity Table on our latest blog. A very special dining table built by Workshop where partial proceeds from every table built supports the work of Habitat for Humanity Detroit.

Meet The Love For Humanity Dining Table By Workshop Detroit There are dining tables, and then there are tables that carry meaning. The Love For Humanity Dining Table from Workshop Detroit was created with the belief that furniture can do more than serve a function. It can tell a story. It can reflec...

01/31/2026

Meet the mirror that does more than reflect a room — it tells a story.

Crafted by hand in our Detroit fabrication shop, our Arden Floor Mirror is built from sustainably sourced lumber reclaimed from Detroit houses and commercial buildings. At 29.5 inches wide and 80 inches tall, its generous vertical scale makes it the perfect full-length mirror for bedrooms, entryways, dressing areas, lofts, and retail or hospitality spaces seeking warmth and character.