Mike Oleson Woodworking

Two mating sofas, again in collaboration with . It was only during the installation that I was able to finally see how they looked together, and with the upholstered cushions. Not bad 🙂.
Installation photos by parisians_etc.

Another project for the same home, this one a large dining table. Prior to this project, I hadn't worked much with French/Euro oak. It's a beautiful wood with a lot of character. It's also very heavy...this table has two halves and each feels heavier than the other. The project was very physically demanding and challenged the limits of my machines and shop in all sorts of fun ways.
The design was a collaboration with , who also designed and furnished the home. It was very satisfying to see the table installed in its new home...it fits right in.

Installation photos by parisians_etc.

Comporta project part 1: Bedframe in European oak. Collaboration with parisians_etc, who designed and beautifully furnished its home.
This project, which also included a dining table, sofas, and side tables, was begun in 2022. However, due to long delays in the house construction, the furniture was only installed in late 2025. Great to finally see this in its final home!

Entryway cabinet that includes shoe and backpack storage. Made with padauk.

I have made many pieces of furniture for this great family over the past several years. Here are two projects for the kids' room. Until recently, they shared a bunkbed and a wardrobe. I built separate beds, wardrobes, and cabinets to give them individual spaces and a lot more storage. This project was installed a few weeks ago.
In 2020, I made desks, bookshelves, and display cases on the other side of the room. It was a lot of fun to see how the kids have used these pieces during this time. The same wood (pine) was used in both projects...the color deepens over time.

Bookshelf in cherry and ash. Click for more images.

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Mirrors, curves, and paint...three of my favorites. These mirrors were designed to reference some of the local architecture and stone that typically surrounds exterior windows.

 

Display and book shelves with mirror back, glass shelves, and integrated lights. 270cm height x 268w x 23d.

Fun to see this project in its home. Although it's in a narrow hallway, it seems to open up the space.

 

Home library made of walnut. 300cm wide x 250cm tall x 35cm deep.

This was a satisfying project. A dining table for 8 people that also opens into a game table for . Made of mahogany with padauk details.