Commercial Projects – Custom Furniture & Millwork for Businesses

From restaurants and cocktail bars to upscale markets, retail boutiques, indie salons, corporate offices, and stadiums, Workshop Detroit designs and builds custom commercial furniture and architectural millwork for businesses that want their spaces to feel distinctive and responsibly made. Our team crafts handcrafted wood furnishings that balance durability, function, and striking design, all built in Detroit from sustainably sourced reclaimed lumber. Each piece is finished with commercial-grade coatings engineered to stand up to heavy, everyday use.

Detroit Lions Ford Field dining tables

We collaborate with architects, interior designers, general contractors, and business owners to produce custom tables, built-ins, and fixtures that define how a space looks and feels. Whether you’re furnishing a single café or rolling out fixtures across multiple locations, Workshop Detroit delivers high-quality, American-made craftsmanship that performs beautifully in demanding commercial environments.

Custom Commercial Furniture We Build

Workshop Detroit specializes in one-of-a-kind, built-to-spec furniture and millwork for commercial spaces. Our most requested commercial projects include:

Restaurant and Bar Furniture
We build solid wood dining tables, bar tops, communal tables, banquettes, host stands, and wall shelving designed for high-traffic hospitality spaces. Our restaurant furniture is engineered for stability, easy maintenance, and long-term durability. Explore our Custom Dining Tables, Restaurant Tables, Bar Tops, Conference Tables and Benches.

Yard and Lake bar design and buildout by Workshop Detroit

Yard & Lake bar design and buildout

Corporate and Office Furniture
From statement conference tables and collaboration tables to reception desks and executive credenzas, we craft custom office furniture that reflects your brand while standing up to daily use in professional environments. Learn more about our Conference Tables, Collaborative Tables, Reception Desks, and Custom Office Furniture.

Retail Fixtures and Displays
We design and fabricate custom retail display tables, shelving units, checkout counters, and branded fixtures that elevate the shopping experience and showcase products with intention. See our Retail Display Tables, Console Tables, and Shelving and Bookcases.

Hudson and Packard Pizza custom community table by Workshop Detroit

Hudson and Packard Pizza community table with custom epoxy inlays

Hospitality and Hotel Installations
Lobby tables, accent furniture, and feature walls — all built to create warm, welcoming, and memorable guest environments using Reclaimed Wood Furniture and Solid Wood Construction.

Community and Institutional Spaces
We also build durable custom tables and seating for universities, public buildings, performance venues, and civic spaces where longevity and craftsmanship matter. Many of these pieces fall within our Custom Furniture Made in Detroit collection.

Hudson Styling Co custom retail display shelves by Workshop Detroit

Hudson Styling Co. retail display shelves, work stations and reception desk

Why Businesses Choose Workshop Detroit

Built for Commercial Durability
Commercial furniture must do more than look good. Our joinery methods, structural designs, and professional-grade finishes are chosen specifically for high-use environments like restaurants, offices, and retail stores.

Custom Built to Your Specifications
Every project is made to order. We work from architectural drawings, design concepts, or even simple sketches to create furniture and millwork tailored to your exact dimensions, materials, and aesthetic.

Plum Market retail display tables

Reclaimed and Sustainable Materials
Many of our commercial pieces are crafted from reclaimed wood sourced from Detroit area houses and commercial buildings, giving projects unique character while supporting sustainable building practices.

Made in Detroit, Shipped Nationwide
All of our commercial furniture is handcrafted in our Detroit fabrication shop and shipped to businesses across the country. Our Midwestern work ethic shows in every detail.

Our Commercial Project Process

Consultation and Planning
We start by learning about your space, timeline, budget, and design goals. This ensures every piece we build aligns with your vision and functional needs.

Design Development
Our team works alongside designers and architects to refine dimensions, materials, and construction details. We can provide drawings and sketches along with guidance to make sure everything is ready for production.

UBS Financial Services community table by Workshop Detroit

USB Financial community table

Material Selection
We help you choose hardwood species or reclaimed lumber, steel bases, and commercial-grade finishes that fit both your aesthetic and performance requirements.

Fabrication and Finishing
Each piece is handcrafted in our Detroit shop by skilled woodworkers and metal fabricators, then finished with durable coatings suited for commercial use.

Delivery and Installation Coordination
We carefully coordinate shipping and, when needed, assist with installation planning to ensure a smooth rollout on site.

Trusted by Leading Brands, Restaurants, and Institutions Nationwide

Workshop Detroit is proud to have partnered with nationally recognized brands, institutions, and organizations to create custom commercial furniture and millwork built to perform in high-traffic environments.

Select commercial clients and installations include:

Carhartt – Custom conference table, credenza and office furniture
United States Coast Guard – Statement conference table
Detroit Lions at Ford Field – Custom tables and benches for stadium dining spaces
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance – Custom benches for performance and academic building
Union Assembly – Restaurant dining tables
Yard & Lake – Custom bar buildout
UBS Financial – Large-scale community tables
City of Sparks – Fire Department community tables
Plum Market – Custom retail display fixtures
Pure Detroit – Custom sales counters, retail display fixtures, wall treatments
Hudson & Packard Pizza – Custom community table and cafe tables
Gardner-White Furniture – Dining tables, console tables and end tables
Casella Interiors – Custom kitchen butcher block islands for a residential development
Enjoy Michigan – Custom sales counter and retail fixtures
Hudson Styling Co. – Custom sales counter and interior fixtures
DTE Energy. – Custom wall treatments and gym entry
Bedrock Detroit – Custom break room furniture
Lear Corporation – Custom creative space work stations
Blue Fin Sushi – Restaurant tables
Voestalpine – Conference Room Table

From professional sports facilities and national brands to universities, restaurants, and financial institutions, our commercial clients trust Workshop Detroit to deliver handcrafted furniture that reflects their brand and stands up to daily use.

Gardner-White Furniture coffee tables by Workshop Detroit

Gardner-White Furniture nesting coffee tables

Let’s Build Your Next Commercial Space

If you’re searching for custom commercial furniture, restaurant tables, retail fixtures, or office millwork, Workshop Detroit is ready to partner with you. We bring craftsmanship, reliability, and design expertise to every project, large or small.

Contact us at info@workshopdetroit.com to discuss your commercial furniture needs, request a quote, or share project drawings. Let’s create a space that’s built to impress — and built to last.