Our Story

About the Maker: DAllenK

Lofi Woodworks is more than a name, it’s a way of life. I’m DAllenK, a one-person shop based in Long Beach, California, where sawdust meets storytelling and every piece is built with intention. I started Lofi Woodworks to create things that feel personal, imperfect in the best way, and full of soul.

My work is inspired by the raw honesty of punk music, the laid-back joy of a good beer, and the kind of community that shows up around a campfire or a handmade table. I build furniture, gifts, and home decor that reflect those values; simple, functional, and unapologetically unique.

Everything I make is crafted by hand using domestic hardwoods sourced from trusted mills across the USA. I also work with reclaimed materials whenever possible, giving new life to wine barrels, salvaged furniture, and forgotten scraps. My finishes are natural and/or low-VOC, because sustainability isn’t just a feature it’s a responsibility.

Lofi Woodworks is proudly small, proudly local, and proudly weird. Whether it’s a custom speaker box, a wine caddy with a story, or a one-off commission, I build each piece with care, character, and a little bit of punk spirit.

Thanks for supporting handmade. Thanks for supporting small. And thanks for being part of the story.

 

Custom Woodworking, Built Around You

At Lofi Woodworks, I believe furniture should feel personal not just in your space but a part of your story. That’s why I build custom one-of-a-kind furniture, unique one-time items, and limited production designs.

Whether you’re dreaming up a dining table made from reclaimed oak, a speaker box that fits your vibe, or a wine caddy engraved with a special message, I’ll work with you to bring it to life. Every project starts with a conversation and ends with something that’s truly yours.

I also love customizing my existing designs. Want a different wood species, finish, or size? Need a piece to match your home’s style or fit a unique nook? Let's work together.  My small-batch approach means I can tweak, adjust, and collaborate, no mass production just meaningful creation.

Because when you choose handmade, you deserve something made for you.

 

 

Lofi Woodworks is proudly USA made with USA materials. 

At Lofi Woodworks I use a few different types of woods in my handcrafted items. 

New Wood is wood I purchased from lumber dealers and saw mills.  For this, I only use responsibly harvested domestic wood grown and processed in the United States.  

Reclaimed / Repurposed Wood is wood that already lived a life as something else.  This could be wine barrels or cigar boxes, wood from demolished buildings or broken fences, discarded or broken furniture, and for some pieces I reuse hardware salvaged and/or antique hardware.  I don't fix and refinish old furniture, I re-mill the wood into usable lumber and use it for entirely new items.  

Scrap Wood is wood left over from making things.  Everything has a waist side to it and woodworking is no different.  Instead of throwing it away I use it to make many of my smaller gift items and art pieces.  I also collect scrap wood from other makers and even customers. 

Fallen Trees / Client Supplied Wood this is my favorite type of wood which are used mostly for custom items.  Trees die eventually or are unexpectedly taken down by storms or fires.  I like to give them new life especially if it was a cherished tree with a lifetime of family memories.  Sometimes, clients have wood they want me to use to make something different and unique for them.  Maybe wood from your barn, or a door from an your childhood home, or furniture you don't have a use for but really liked, or maybe you just have a really nice piece of wood and you don't know what to do with it? 

Imported / Exotic Wood is generally difficult to verify sustainable practices and/or has a large carbon footprint.  I generally do not use this type of wood unless it is reclaimed from things already in the US and that would have gone to a landfill.