Handmade furniture in Portland

Beautiful furniture, built just for you.

Every piece from PDX Woodworks is handcrafted from American domestic hardwoods and finished naturally, built to become part of your home's story.

See the collection Meet the maker

Built in Portland, Oregon

The shop

Where handcrafted furniture becomes the heart of your home.

PDX Woodworks believes furniture has the power to bring people together, to become part of your story, and to create lasting memories. Each piece is a testament to quality craftsmanship, sustainable practices, and the beauty of natural materials.

Hardwoods come from local suppliers who share a commitment to responsible forestry. Finishes stay natural, so the grain does the talking.

The collection

Pieces built for the rooms you live in.

Tables, desks, and boards, each one made to order in the Stark Street shop. Drag through a few of the pieces below.

Stark St. Dining Table by PDX Woodworks — Stark St. Dining Table Named for the street the shop calls home

Hawthorne Dining Table by PDX Woodworks — Hawthorne Dining Table After one of Portland's eastside neighborhoods

Round side table with figured maple top by PDX Woodworks — Figured Maple Side Table The grain does the talking

Butcher block cutting board by PDX Woodworks — Butcher Block Cutting Board Built for daily work

Charcuterie board by PDX Woodworks — Charcuterie Board For the table between meals

Handcrafted hardwood coasters by PDX Woodworks — Hardwood Coasters A set of four, finished by hand

The materials

American hardwoods, natural finishes.

Cherry Rich color that deepens with age

Walnut Dark, calm grain for statement pieces

Figured Maple Light, bright, full of movement

Sourced from local suppliers who practice responsible forestry, and finished naturally so the wood stays the point.

Services

More than new pieces.

Custom furniture

Have a vision for a piece but not sure where to start? Design consultations cover concept development, material selection, and construction planning, so the piece that arrives is the one you pictured.

Furniture check-up and refinish

A favorite table showing wear, a dresser that lost its shine. Check-ups start with a thorough inspection, then expert repair of cracks, scratches, and loose joints, then refinishing from spot repairs to a brand new protective coat. Hardwood pieces from other makers are welcome too.

Odd jobs, shop rate

A quick fix, a small repair, a one-off woodworking project. Odd jobs are billed at a shop rate of $110 per hour, a reliable and skilled solution for the work that does not need a full commission.

Woodworking detail from the PDX Woodworks shop

Michael Ortolano, founder of PDX Woodworks

Founded July 2020

The maker

A scenic carpenter who became a furniture maker.

Michael Ortolano began his woodworking journey in Albany, New York, as a scenic carpenter. In 2002 he packed a truck and came west to Oregon, honing his skills at Portland Center Stage and later at a local fine furniture shop, surrounded by veteran furniture makers for well over a decade.

When the pandemic closed the shop, he started crafting dovetail boxes from his single-car garage. In July 2020, with a ragtag assortment of machines and a heart full of determination, he officially launched PDX Woodworks.

Today the shop runs 1,500 square feet with an attached showroom on SE Stark Street, building tables and more with the same unshakable commitment to quality.

Inside the PDX Woodworks shop on SE Stark Street

The shop and showroom, 910 SE Stark St.

What people are saying

Five stars, in their own words.

We had an amazing custom bench made for our dining area and we could not be happier! Beautiful, quality wood and very clean and durable craftsmanship. Michael was great to work with, very patient with the 100 questions we had before we approved the final design, and it was wonderful working with someone who could take an idea you had in your head and make it better.

Alexis W.

Michael designed and built our gorgeous, cherry wood, dining room table. With inlaid walnut at the corners, the workmanship is flawless and the finish is beautiful. At 110″ the table easily accommodates 12 for family holiday celebrations. Two 22″ leafs can be removed allowing the table to collapse to 66″. Structurally the table is very sturdy. My wife and I are very proud of our dining table from PDX Woodworks. We love it.

Andrew E.

Michael is so knowledgable, an absolute master of his craft, and a delight to work with. I had long wanted a large live edge serving board and what I received far exceeded my expectations.

Diane S.

From Google reviews of PDX Woodworks.

Visit or write

Bring your dream furniture to life.

Browse the collection, or connect directly to talk through a custom piece. The showroom on SE Stark Street is open weekdays by appointment.

(503) 208-5123 michael@pdxwoodworks.com

910 SE Stark St, Portland, OR · Weekdays 9am to 4pm, showroom by appointment