What started as a small family woodworking business in 1960 has evolved into one of the most noteworthy custom design and hand-carved furniture studios in the country. Al Hone’s grandfather started a cabinet and furniture business that has seen four generations of woodworkers. Al started helping at the shop as soon as he could push a broom. Soon he was building his own pieces of furniture and built his first desk by age twelve. He took over the cabinet business when his
father retired. In 1998 Al decided to try his hand at a more artistic approach. He began carving smaller wood, sculptural pieces and soon the wood carving and the furniture design were combined to create beautiful pieces of functional art.
In 2001 Al and his two sons Kalib and Kade applied for, and were juried into, the Western Design Conference. Their first piece there met with rave reviews. They won the People’s Choice Award for their “Majestic Moose Bar”. In 2003 Al entered “Grandpas Desk” and received Best of Show. 2006 Al and Kade recieved two awards for “Time Well Spent”, Exhibitors Choice Award, and Best Artist Accent. This sparked a very busy period for the business that led to them creating projects for clients all over the country.
The last decade Al has pursued the fine art world of bronze sculpting and fine art drawings and paintings that have received even more awards. Kalib and Kade have taken over the woodworking portion of the business and operate their shop in the Seattle area. They specialize in custom woodworking projects from furniture to custom staircases. They are currently working on projects that combine functional furniture with the fine art of sculpting and painting as well as their signature carvings.
With meticulous attention to detail, and a feel for true balance in their art, The Hone’s have made an impact.
Working closely with clients and designers they can create everything from one of a kind pieces of furniture to functional art pieces for your home that are truly unique and inviting.
