What We’re All About
We’re an itsy-bitsy small-batch furniture studio right here in Portland, OR!
We embrace the traditional processes and way of life of humble craftspeople long before us, selecting common material, then working, joining, and shaping it into uncommon, heirloom goods reminiscent of a bygone era. To us, there's nothing at all common about being common!
Our cutting boards are made in batches, either as limited-editions made of logs destined for the wood chipper that we salvaged ourselves, or open-editions made of spare offcuts from our furniture work.
Meet Kyle
Kyle's woodworking journey began in 2014 during the maker movement and Portland Made era, establishing Deoria Made, supplying kitchen goods like cutting boards and knife blocks to knife shops, chefs, and boutiques. Over time, his passion grew to furniture making, and in 2017, he started working under his own name, taking on custom furniture projects that allowed him to build a diverse portfolio of work. Established in 2023, Commoner Goods celebrates the culmination of Kyle's woodworking journey, drawing upon the best elements from his prior ventures. Specializing in small-batch furniture and home goods, Commoner Goods pays homage to itsy-bitsy businesses like his, embracing traditional processes and timeless craftsmanship reminiscent of a bygone era.
When not at Commoner Goods, Kyle can be found working as a multi-disciplined artist, riding bikes, or spending time outside with his wife and two dogs.
His artwork can be found here.
You may have seen our work here…
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