Business Details
45 Years
experience
Custom Commercial Cabinetry & Millwork Solutions
Clay Furniture has been a leader in custom cabinetry and millwork for over four decades, delivering tailored solutions to diverse industries including education, healthcare, hospitality, and corporate environments. Our team collaborates closely with general contractors, architects, and interior designers to transform concepts into functional, durable spaces. With a 18,000-square-foot facility in Hartford, CT, we specialize in laminate, solid surface, and wood materials, ensuring precision in every project from classrooms to medical offices. Our design-build approach streamlines processes for clients without dedicated design teams, offering hundreds of color and material options.Founded in 1981, we remain committed to quality craftsmanship, integrity, and customer service, now led by Drew Hodgdon and Brandon Knowlden who uphold the legacy established by our original founders. Our expertise spans reception areas, labs, bathrooms, and more, with a focus on optimizing functionality while maintaining aesthetic appeal. We pride ourselves on being a trusted partner for both local and national clients, ensuring every detail aligns with the broader vision of larger projects.
Services
Commercial Cabinetry
Custom Millwork
Design-Build Services
Laminate Fabrication
Solid Surface Solutions
Woodworking
Classroom Cabinetry
Medical Office Millwork
Retail Space Design
Architectural Millwork
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of expertise in commercial cabinetry and millwork.
- Our design-build approach streamlines projects for efficiency and cohesion.
- We serve both local and national clients with diverse industry experience.
- We specialize in laminate, solid surface, and custom wood materials.
- Our team collaborates directly from initial plans to final project completion.
Services
Commercial Cabinetry
Clay Furniture designs and manufactures tailored cabinetry solutions for commercial spaces, including offices, healthcare facilities, and educational institutions. Our products combine durability with aesthetic appeal, using materials like laminate and solid surface. We work directly with contractors and designers to ensure seamless integration into larger projects.
Custom Millwork
We create bespoke millwork for commercial environments, focusing on intricate details for spaces like reception areas, labs, and medical offices. Our process emphasizes precision and collaboration, ensuring each piece aligns with the client's vision while maintaining functionality and longevity in high-traffic settings.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build capability consolidates planning and manufacturing under one roof, ideal for clients without dedicated architects. This approach ensures cohesive execution, offering hundreds of material and color options to meet specific project needs while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Laminate Fabrication
We specialize in crafting durable laminate cabinetry for commercial spaces, balancing practicality with modern design. Our expertise includes custom finishes and configurations tailored to environments like schools, offices, and retail locations, ensuring long-lasting performance and visual appeal.
Solid Surface Solutions
Clay Furniture offers solid surface cabinetry and countertops designed for commercial use, prioritizing seamless integration and easy maintenance. These solutions are ideal for healthcare facilities, laboratories, and other high-traffic areas where hygiene and durability are critical.
People
Drew Hodgdon
Co-Owner
Drew Hodgdon co-owns Clay Furniture, continuing the legacy of quality craftsmanship and customer service established by the founders. He focuses on maintaining the company's reputation for reliable, innovative millwork solutions.
Brandon Knowlden
Co-Owner
Brandon Knowlden co-owns Clay Furniture, ensuring the company upholds its 40-year tradition of excellence in commercial cabinetry. He works to expand the business while preserving its commitment to quality and client satisfaction.
Questions
What industries does Clay Furniture serve?
We serve education, healthcare, hospitality, corporate environments, and state/local government clients with custom cabinetry and millwork solutions.
Do you offer design-build services?
Yes, our design-build approach consolidates design and manufacturing for streamlined project execution without the need for external architects.
What materials do you work with?
We specialize in laminate, solid surface, and various wood types to create durable, customized commercial cabinetry and millwork.
Are your services available nationally?
Yes, while based in Connecticut, we provide custom solutions for clients across the United States.
Reviews (1)
Steve Sossin
Aug 02, 2019
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Julie and Richard Clay run a heck of a business. Having dealt with them on a business/personal level, I can say they have to be two of the nicest persons I've dealt with! I have met several of their 'top employee's ' and am very impressed with the integrity in all. The kitchenette area in the building we occupy was done by Clay Furniture, and is just great quality! This is how businesses used to be ( in the past ). caring, about their customers and the quality of not just the products- but the customer too!
