Our History

Our family tradition of painstaking artisan work and fine craftsmanship of woodworking has been passed down through seven generations, starting in the early 1800s in a small town near Munich, Germany. That personal touch and "Old World" style is still evident in every one of our projects today.

In 1956, John Wolf, Sr. brought that heritage to the United States. Bringing a set of special knives he bought from his father in 1922, he opened a shop on First Avenue in New York City (where our operation still resides).

The quality of our work led to referrals and through word-of-mouth, our businesses has thrived for more than 50 years. John Wolf, Jr. began working alongside his father as a young boy, and after graduating from college, returned to help run the business. Most of our staff of 20 have been with us for decades, and our family of craftsmen work together to insure quality and timliness.

Over the years, our shop has expanded to encompass over 12,000 square feet. We still complete every job in-house, using a combination of the most modern automated saws, lithes and sanders with old-fashioned hand-carving and refinement.

We custom build each piece to complement your personal lifestyle, using the finest woods with molding colulmns, capitals, pliasters or any combination. Contact us to find schedule your appointment today.