Custom Furniture Designed and Built in Seattle

Focal Fabrication was built on the idea of nurturing original ideas and the design challenges that come along with them.

The Philosophy at Focal

Physical things will always hold more value when they are associated with a positive experience. Because of this, I started Focal to nurture an inclusive design and build experience. The journey from initial concept to final delivery is exciting, and one that should allow you to truly represent your individuality. My goal is to have your final piece feel like one that you had a meaningful part in creating. One that you find unique, beautiful, and timeless.

  • "Working with Alex was so collaborative and easy - he's incredibly talented and the quality of his designs and woodworking is top notch....I'm honored to have a custom piece from Alex in my space and will happily recommend his work to anyone."

    - Tiffany T / ID, Seattle

  • "Alex was such an amazing find! I wanted a really special set of tables for my pottery studio to act as a centerpiece. From design to execution and on-time delivery of the pieces. It was a dream working with him and I'm sure I'll be back for more.

    -Rebecca S. / Ballard Clay Studio

  • Alex is so good at furniture. His design eye is spot on and he pays attention to the smallest detail...I appreciated the digital render he gave me so I could see it before we built. Will 100% hire Alex for my next project.

    Steven G. / Wallingford, Seattle

Had my good friend @yoyomosk swing by the shop to capture some process shots for a new dining table. An amazing eye behind the lens. #woodwork #furniture #custommade #furnituredesign #photographer #photographer #workshop
Had my good friend @yoyomosk swing by the shop to capture some process shots for a new dining table. An amazing eye behind the lens. #woodwork #furniture #custommade #furnituredesign #photographer #photographer #workshop
Job done on this Wallingford built in bench! It was the ideal partnership. Working with someone who has a great eye and trusts the builder to make recommendations and the right edits for a great final result! 👏 @stvn_goodell #custommade #customf
Job done on this Wallingford built in bench! It was the ideal partnership. Working with someone who has a great eye and trusts the builder to make recommendations and the right edits for a great final result! 👏 @stvn_goodell #custommade #customfurniture #builtins #builtin #interiordesign #woodworking #woodwork
Been a busy summer! Just delivered this custom dining table. "Weathered" Oak Top with custom steel legs. Yes we do metal work too! Keep an eye out for a lot more from the shop in these coming months. Stain: @varathane Weathered Wood Top
Been a busy summer! Just delivered this custom dining table. "Weathered" Oak Top with custom steel legs. Yes we do metal work too! Keep an eye out for a lot more from the shop in these coming months. Stain: @varathane Weathered Wood Top Coat: @generalfinishes High Performance #woodwork #custom #customfurniture #design #customfurnituredesign #interiordesign #diningtable
Fun project with a satisfying result! Doesn't get much better than that. Solid white oak console table. Wrapping grain. Sneaky center drawer. Wood from @crosscuthardwoodsseattle Finish by @generalfinishes Cover Photo: @saralentz #woodwork #fur
Fun project with a satisfying result! Doesn't get much better than that. Solid white oak console table. Wrapping grain. Sneaky center drawer. Wood from @crosscuthardwoodsseattle Finish by @generalfinishes Cover Photo: @saralentz #woodwork #furnituredesign #interiordesign #custom #customfurniture
Recently completed dining table and storage bench. Reclaimed douglas fir with the ability to extend and add a center leaf! Thanks for the photo @juliannaclaase #furniture #furnituredesign #interiordesign #custom #customfurniture #customfurnitured
Recently completed dining table and storage bench. Reclaimed douglas fir with the ability to extend and add a center leaf! Thanks for the photo @juliannaclaase #furniture #furnituredesign #interiordesign #custom #customfurniture #customfurnituredesign #wooddesign #woodworking #reclaimedwood
Maple Console Table. A fun, clean build ready to welcome you home! #woodwork #interiordesign #furniture #furnituredesign #custommade #custom #customfurniture
Maple Console Table. A fun, clean build ready to welcome you home! #woodwork #interiordesign #furniture #furnituredesign #custommade #custom #customfurniture
Prototyping is such a fun process! A year of testing and I've made V2 of my camp kitchen concept. Lessons learned and improvements made. Getting very close to a marketable product! #woodworking #prototyping #camping #carcamping #outdoors #campkit
Prototyping is such a fun process! A year of testing and I've made V2 of my camp kitchen concept. Lessons learned and improvements made. Getting very close to a marketable product! #woodworking #prototyping #camping #carcamping #outdoors #campkitchen #pnw
This slatted media console also deserves some time in the spot light! #furniture #furnituredesign #custommade #seattle #seattlefurniture #woodworker #furnituremaker
This slatted media console also deserves some time in the spot light! #furniture #furnituredesign #custommade #seattle #seattlefurniture #woodworker #furnituremaker
Sneak peak into some of the design process. Starts with pencil and paper. Then to the computer for non descriptive blocks. Then hours of refinement and details. The start of a bed frame idea in the works! Still a long way to go… #design #sketchup #sketchup3d #bedframe #furnituredesign #furniture
Time to put a face to the name! Hi, I'm Alex and I love to build. I've worked in shops my entire life and in 2022 I decided to start Focal Fabrication. My journey from home shops and bike shops, to machine shops and wood shops has led me to where I
Time to put a face to the name! Hi, I'm Alex and I love to build. I've worked in shops my entire life and in 2022 I decided to start Focal Fabrication. My journey from home shops and bike shops, to machine shops and wood shops has led me to where I am today. I strive to design and build one of a kind pieces that can inspire and bring joy to those around them! If you want to learn a little more about me you can read my full bio at: http://www.focalfab.com/whatwedo #furnituremaker #builder #designer #woodworker #bio #aboutme
Time for a few close ups of the boomerang lounge chair. Never get tired of those lines and that birch 🤌 #loungechair #loungechairs #furniture #furnituredesign #furnituredecor #design #interiordesign
Time for a few close ups of the boomerang lounge chair. Never get tired of those lines and that birch 🤌 #loungechair #loungechairs #furniture #furnituredesign #furnituredecor #design #interiordesign
An elegant twirl from the recently completed C-Table 😍 #woodworking #customfurniture #customfurnituredesign #tabledecor #custommade #custominteriors
White Oak Bench Improvements. Customer had existing seats and wanted just a little more comfort. Queue some custom welded brackets and solid wood backs :) As always, thank you to @crosscuthardwoodsseattle for some beautiful oak and great customer s
White Oak Bench Improvements. Customer had existing seats and wanted just a little more comfort. Queue some custom welded brackets and solid wood backs :) As always, thank you to @crosscuthardwoodsseattle for some beautiful oak and great customer service. #woodworking #custom #interiordesign #furniture #furnituredesign #interior #customfurniture
A fun project from last year! Such a pleasure to be a part of the growing creative community in Seattle. Rebecca from @ballardclaystudio was looking for unique work/showcase tables for her new pottery studio. The result was these solid ash beauties!
A fun project from last year! Such a pleasure to be a part of the growing creative community in Seattle. Rebecca from @ballardclaystudio was looking for unique work/showcase tables for her new pottery studio. The result was these solid ash beauties! Make sure you check out her space ASAP. What a gorgeous and inspiring place to let your creativity shine! #wooddesign #woodworking #customwoodworking #design #pottery #custommade #maker
Minimal yet robust. This solid maple work table will be there for your morning coffee, mid day meeting, and evening happy hour. Perfect pair with your @lennys_pots #customfurniture #furniture #furnituredesign #inter #interiordesign #woodworker #w
Minimal yet robust. This solid maple work table will be there for your morning coffee, mid day meeting, and evening happy hour. Perfect pair with your @lennys_pots #customfurniture #furniture #furnituredesign #inter #interiordesign #woodworker #wooddesign
Some moody, midweek grain pops courtesy of a few solid ash tables 😍 #woodworking #custommade #carpentry #furniture #custommade #customfurniture #furnituredesign
Some moody, midweek grain pops courtesy of a few solid ash tables 😍 #woodworking #custommade #carpentry #furniture #custommade #customfurniture #furnituredesign
Might as well give your home on wheels a glow up while you’re at it! Just wrapped up this maple overhead cabinet for an existing van build. Good luck finding this one on wayfair 😋 #woodworker #woodworking #van #vanlife #design #custommade
Might as well give your home on wheels a glow up while you’re at it! Just wrapped up this maple overhead cabinet for an existing van build. Good luck finding this one on wayfair 😋 #woodworker #woodworking #van #vanlife #design #custommade
Final assembly day @ballardclaystudio. More pics of this fun collaboration coming soon! #furniture #furnituredesign #woodworking #custom #ceramics #pottery #builttolast
Final assembly day @ballardclaystudio. More pics of this fun collaboration coming soon! #furniture #furnituredesign #woodworking #custom #ceramics #pottery #builttolast
People often ask, "What is your favorite piece you've ever done?" Well...I think I have a new answer. This walnut credenza was built with equal parts of patience, fundamental skills, challenges, and many splinters. It features a milled
People often ask, "What is your favorite piece you've ever done?" Well...I think I have a new answer. This walnut credenza was built with equal parts of patience, fundamental skills, challenges, and many splinters. It features a milled slab top, solid walnut tambour doors and push to open drawers just to name a few. Thanks for looking :) #furniture #furnituredesign #interiordesign #interior #custom #custommade #woodworking #seattle #walnut #woodslab #cabinet
What a process! Worth every minute for these beautiful tambour doors. #woodworking #custom #customfurniture #furniture
What a process! Worth every minute for these beautiful tambour doors. #woodworking #custom #customfurniture #furniture
Had my good friend @yoyomosk swing by the shop to capture some process shots for a new dining table. An amazing eye behind the lens. #woodwork #furniture #custommade #furnituredesign #photographer #photographer #workshop Job done on this Wallingford built in bench! It was the ideal partnership. Working with someone who has a great eye and trusts the builder to make recommendations and the right edits for a great final result! 👏 @stvn_goodell #custommade #customf Been a busy summer! Just delivered this custom dining table. "Weathered" Oak Top with custom steel legs. Yes we do metal work too! Keep an eye out for a lot more from the shop in these coming months. Stain: @varathane Weathered Wood Top Fun project with a satisfying result! Doesn't get much better than that. Solid white oak console table. Wrapping grain. Sneaky center drawer. Wood from @crosscuthardwoodsseattle Finish by @generalfinishes Cover Photo: @saralentz #woodwork #fur Recently completed dining table and storage bench. Reclaimed douglas fir with the ability to extend and add a center leaf! Thanks for the photo @juliannaclaase #furniture #furnituredesign #interiordesign #custom #customfurniture #customfurnitured Maple Console Table. A fun, clean build ready to welcome you home! #woodwork #interiordesign #furniture #furnituredesign #custommade #custom #customfurniture Prototyping is such a fun process! A year of testing and I've made V2 of my camp kitchen concept. Lessons learned and improvements made. Getting very close to a marketable product! #woodworking #prototyping #camping #carcamping #outdoors #campkit This slatted media console also deserves some time in the spot light! #furniture #furnituredesign #custommade #seattle #seattlefurniture #woodworker #furnituremaker
Sneak peak into some of the design process. Starts with pencil and paper. Then to the computer for non descriptive blocks. Then hours of refinement and details. The start of a bed frame idea in the works! Still a long way to go… #design #sk
Time to put a face to the name! Hi, I'm Alex and I love to build. I've worked in shops my entire life and in 2022 I decided to start Focal Fabrication. My journey from home shops and bike shops, to machine shops and wood shops has led me to where I Time for a few close ups of the boomerang lounge chair. Never get tired of those lines and that birch 🤌 #loungechair #loungechairs #furniture #furnituredesign #furnituredecor #design #interiordesign
An elegant twirl from the recently completed C-Table 😍 #woodworking #customfurniture #customfurnituredesign #tabledecor #custommade #custominteriors
White Oak Bench Improvements. Customer had existing seats and wanted just a little more comfort. Queue some custom welded brackets and solid wood backs :) As always, thank you to @crosscuthardwoodsseattle for some beautiful oak and great customer s A fun project from last year! Such a pleasure to be a part of the growing creative community in Seattle. Rebecca from @ballardclaystudio was looking for unique work/showcase tables for her new pottery studio. The result was these solid ash beauties! Minimal yet robust. This solid maple work table will be there for your morning coffee, mid day meeting, and evening happy hour. Perfect pair with your @lennys_pots #customfurniture #furniture #furnituredesign #inter #interiordesign #woodworker #w Some moody, midweek grain pops courtesy of a few solid ash tables 😍 #woodworking #custommade #carpentry #furniture #custommade #customfurniture #furnituredesign Might as well give your home on wheels a glow up while you’re at it! Just wrapped up this maple overhead cabinet for an existing van build. Good luck finding this one on wayfair 😋 #woodworker #woodworking #van #vanlife #design #custommade Final assembly day @ballardclaystudio. More pics of this fun collaboration coming soon! #furniture #furnituredesign #woodworking #custom #ceramics #pottery #builttolast People often ask, "What is your favorite piece you've ever done?" Well...I think I have a new answer. This walnut credenza was built with equal parts of patience, fundamental skills, challenges, and many splinters. It features a milled What a process! Worth every minute for these beautiful tambour doors. #woodworking #custom #customfurniture #furniture