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Handcrafted Woodwork Made for the Way You Live

One-of-a-kind pieces for your home, your gatherings, your favorite places, and the people you love — handcrafted by Sam in Southern Minnesota.

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Made by Sam. Made to Mean Something.

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Fox Lake Furniture is my woodworking shop here in Southern Minnesota. I create everything from furniture and home pieces to games, gifts, and completely custom ideas. Each one is built by hand with natural character and a story of its own.

Whether you're bringing something home for yourself or having something made for someone special, I want it to feel like it belongs there.

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Meet Sam

How You Can Shop

A cheese and charcuterie platter on a wooden board featuring grapes, dried apricots, green olives, crackers, sliced cured meats, sliced cheese, a wheel of brie cheese with a sprig of rosemary, and a rose-shaped rolled meat.

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One-of-a-kind pieces already made and ready to find a home.

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Find Us in Person

Shop the collection, meet Sam, and see the craftsmanship up close.

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Create Something That’s Yours

Have a piece built around your home, your story, or someone you love.

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Pieces Made to Be Lived With

For everyday moments, family traditions, weekend gatherings, and the spaces that feel most like home.

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Made for More Than the Shelf

The best pieces become part of the moments around them — game nights that turn competitive, boards pulled out whenever friends come over, a table everyone gathers around, or a lake that always feels like home.

That's the kind of woodworking Fox Lake Furniture is made for.

Come See It in Person

See the grain, feel the finish, meet me, and shop one-of-a-kind pieces at upcoming markets and shows.

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Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo
Nov 6
Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo

Visit Fox Lake Furniture at the Minneapolis Gift & Art Expo November 6–8. Stop by Sam’s booth to shop handcrafted woodwork in person and sign up for future event updates, new pieces, and shop news.

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Corridor Market: Holiday Edition
Nov 20
Corridor Market: Holiday Edition

Visit Fox Lake Furniture at Corridor Market: Holiday Edition in Coralville, Iowa on November 20–21. Stop by Sam’s booth to shop handcrafted woodwork in person at this holiday market featuring handmade, vintage, and local goods.

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Custom Woodwork

Have Something Made Just for You

Some ideas aren't meant to come off a shelf.

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How it works

A table made for your space. A favorite lake brought into your home. A wedding gift they'll keep for years. A piece inspired by an idea you've had but never been able to find.

Tell me what you're imagining and I’ll help turn it into something made specifically for you.

Made for Your Home

Furniture and décor shaped around the place you live.

Made for the Moment

Weddings, anniversaries, housewarmings, holidays, and meaningful gifts.

Made for Your Story

Lakes, family details, engraving, hobbies, and ideas that are completely your own.

Each piece is built to order with a focus on craftsmanship and quality materials.

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From an Idea to Something You Can Keep

Your Idea

We start with what you want to create.

The Wood

I select the materials that fit the piece.

Built by Hand

Cutting, shaping, engraving, epoxy, sanding and finishing happen in my shop.

Made Yours

The finished piece is ready to become part of your home or someone else’s story.

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Find Fox Lake Furniture Around Minnesota

You don't have to wait for a show. Find select Fox Lake Furniture pieces at shops and businesses around Minnesota and beyond.

Indulge & Co. - Fairmont, MN
Imagine Martin - Fairmont, MN
Minnesota Made - Stillwater, MN
The Pillsbury Club - Minneapolis, MN
Pimento On The Lake - Minneapolis, MN
myBemidji - Bemidji, MN
The Picket Trail - Fostoria, IA

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What Can I Make For You?

Find a one-of-a-kind piece that's ready now, or start something completely your own.

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Fox Lake Furniture Homepage FAQ

  • Fox Lake Furniture is based in Good Thunder, Minnesota, where I handcraft furniture, home décor, games, gifts, and custom woodwork. You can also find Fox Lake Furniture at vendor shows, handmade markets, and partner stores throughout Minnesota.

  • Yes. Every Fox Lake Furniture piece is handcrafted by my hands, from selecting and preparing the wood through shaping, sanding, finishing, and the details that make each piece unique.

  • Yes. Natural variations in wood grain, color, knots, live edges, and other characteristics mean no two pieces will ever be exactly alike. Epoxy colors and other handmade details can also vary from piece to piece, making each one truly one of a kind.

  • Yes. Fox Lake Furniture creates custom woodwork ranging from furniture and home décor to personalized gifts, lake-inspired pieces, games, and other one-of-a-kind projects. If you have an idea in mind, the Custom Work page is the best place to get started.

  • Yes. Personalization is available on many pieces, including custom designs, engraving, names, dates, locations, and other meaningful details. Available options depend on the piece and the project.

  • Yes. Fox Lake Furniture ships handcrafted pieces to customers outside Minnesota. Shipping availability and costs may vary depending on the size and type of piece.

  • Fox Lake Furniture attends handmade markets, vendor shows, and events throughout Minnesota, giving you the opportunity to see my work in person and shop one-of-a-kind pieces. Visit the Events page to see upcoming shows and locations.

  • For cutting boards and other food-use wood pieces, regular care helps keep the wood looking and performing its best. Wash the piece after use, allow it to dry completely before storing it, and apply food-safe board oil when the wood begins to look or feel dry. I also share wood-care tips and helpful advice through the Fox Lake Furniture email newsletter and social media.