Joe Bernardi and his team design, build, and finish every piece of custom cabinetry and furniture by hand in our workshop in Melrose, MA. Drawing on traditional joinery techniques honed over years of practice, he creates furniture and cabinetry with the intention of lasting a lifetime.

Originally from the Adirondacks in upstate New York, Joe’s passion for woodworking started in his teenage years working in the construction industry. Starting with small custom projects, he began to hone his skills and developed a love for the craft. Later, during his years in the supply chain and operations industry, Joe continued building custom furniture and cabinetry for friends and family in his free time. As his skills grew and demand for his work increased, he transitioned to woodworking full-time in 2024.

Starting in the basement of his Malden apartment, he grew the business to eventually occupy the space it’s in now; our workshop located just off of Main Street in Melrose.

In his free time, Joe enjoys fly fishing, hiking, and wooden boat restoration. He lives in Malden, Massachusetts, with his partner, Katie.