Custom Wood
Furniture
Built to Last
Barabas Woodshop LLC creates custom wood furniture and handcrafted woodworking pieces from our Covington, Kentucky workshop. From dining tables and live-edge pieces to cabinets, shelving, desks, and commercial furniture — every project is designed around the space where it will live.
100+
Service Types
8+
Wood Species
Made-to-Order
Every Piece
Crafted for Real Spaces
Black Walnut
Walnut Live Edge Dining Table
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White Oak
White Oak Coffee Table
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White Oak
Oak Floating Bookcase
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Hard Maple
Maple Executive Desk
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Black Walnut
Live Edge Entryway Bench
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Black Walnut
Walnut Credenza
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Every Project, Made to Order
From a single side table to a full restaurant build-out — Barabas Woodshop handles projects of every scale with the same attention to craft.
Custom Dining Tables
Solid wood dining tables built to your exact dimensions — walnut, oak, maple, and more.
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Live Edge & Slab Furniture
Natural edge slabs preserved and finished to showcase the raw beauty of the wood.
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Custom Desks & Office
Home office desks, executive desks, standing desk tops, and office storage furniture.
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Cabinetry & Storage
Custom cabinets, bookcases, floating shelves, credenzas, media consoles, and more.
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Commercial Woodworking
Restaurant tables, café furniture, conference tables, and retail display pieces.
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Benches & Seating
Wood benches for entryways, dining rooms, and outdoor-adjacent spaces.
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The Raw Beauty of
Natural Wood
Live-edge and slab furniture preserves the natural contour of the tree — bark lines, organic curves, and the character of real wood. Each piece is a single-of-a-kind object that can never be exactly duplicated.
- Live Edge Dining Tables
- Single-Slab Coffee Tables
- Bookmatched Slab Tables
- Live Edge Desks & Consoles
- Natural Edge Benches
One-of-a-Kind
Every Slab
Materials Matter
The character of your furniture starts with the wood. Wood species and slab availability vary by project and current material availability — we'll discuss options during your consultation.
Black Walnut
Rich chocolate brown with purple undertones
Grain: Straight to wavy, open pores
Character: Bold, dramatic, premium
Common uses: Dining tables, desks, live edge pieces
White Oak
Warm tan to light brown
Grain: Prominent ray fleck, tight grain
Character: Refined, versatile, timeless
Common uses: Dining tables, shelving, cabinetry
Hard Maple
Creamy white to pale tan
Grain: Fine, consistent, occasional figure
Character: Clean, bright, modern
Common uses: Desks, cutting surfaces, light furniture
Cherry
Warm reddish-brown, deepens with age
Grain: Fine, smooth, occasional gum pockets
Character: Elegant, warm, traditional
Common uses: Bedroom furniture, cabinets, tables
Ash
Pale cream with light brown streaks
Grain: Prominent, open grain
Character: Athletic, flexible, striking grain
Common uses: Benches, tables, shelving
Hickory
Light to medium brown with dramatic contrast
Grain: Coarse, irregular, high contrast
Character: Rustic, bold, country character
Common uses: Farmhouse tables, rustic furniture
Additional hardwoods may be available depending on current stock. Contact us to discuss your project's material options.
A Simple Process for
Custom Results
Every Barabas Woodshop project starts with a conversation. We work through each detail together — dimensions, materials, style — so the finished piece is exactly what you imagined.
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Share your vision, space, and goals — we listen first.
Discuss Dimensions & Use
We talk through size, function, and how the piece will live in your space.
Choose Design Direction
Style, edge profile, leg style, and overall aesthetic.
Select Wood & Materials
Choose your species, slab, or discuss what fits your vision.
Receive Project Quote
A clear, detailed quote with no hidden costs.
Steps 6–10 covered on the full process page →
Based in Covington,
Serving Northern Kentucky
Barabas Woodshop is located at 400 W 3rd St in Covington, KY. We primarily serve the Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati area. For projects outside the immediate region, contact us to discuss logistics.
Areas We Serve
Frequently Asked
Yes — every piece we build is made to your exact dimensions. There is no standard size at Barabas Woodshop. We discuss your space requirements at the start of every project.
Absolutely. We work with black walnut, white oak, hard maple, cherry, ash, hickory, and other hardwoods. Species availability varies by project — contact us to discuss what's currently available.
Yes. Live-edge and slab furniture is one of our specialties. We can help you select a slab and build a dining table, coffee table, desk, bench, or console around it.
Yes. Bring us photos, sketches, or ideas and we'll work with you to design and build a piece that fits your vision and your space.
Project timelines depend on design complexity, material availability, workload, and project size. Contact us early in your planning process and we'll give you an honest timeline estimate.
Ready to Build Something?
Every Barabas Woodshop project starts with a conversation. Tell us what you have in mind — dimensions, wood species, style — and we'll put together a detailed quote for your custom piece.
Covington, KY · (517) 617-9240 · jacob.hostetter@thebarabas.com