Our Handcrafted Furniture
Creating lasting memories with timeless pieces that compliment your lifestyle and personality.
Tkel Furniture
Crafting Your Future
We create bespoke and sustainable furniture for both homes and business installations hand crafted with our expertise.
Craftsmanship goes into every piece of our furniture with a focus on functionality, beauty and sustainability.
Trent Keller | Owner
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Tailored Solutions For A Sustainable Future
At TKEL Furniture, we specialise in creating sustainable bespoke solutions tailored to reflect your home’s unique personality. We don’t just design furniture; we craft environments that harmonise with your lifestyle, blending aesthetics with practicality to elevate your everyday living.
Our Commitment
From the moment you contact us, we take the time to understand your specific functional needs—whether it’s optimising space, incorporating a signature piece that resonates with your family, or creating a tranquil atmosphere. Our team works closely with you to ensure every detail is thoughtfully considered and every decision aligns with your vision.
We believe that a home should be more than just a place to live – it should be a reflection of who you are. That’s why we’re committed to offering solutions that don’t just look good, but also stand the test of time. Using environmentally-conscious materials, innovative techniques, and careful craftsmanship, we create bespoke designs that complement your home’s personality and respect the planet.
Our Timber Features
High Traffic Stairs
Handcrafted Doors
Artesian Custom Lights
When it comes to timber selections, the options are endless, each choice reflecting a unique blend of beauty, durability, and sustainability.
From the warm hues of Red Stringy, grown and milled in Yackandandah, to the rich textures of Blackwood sourced from the Otways, every type of timber tells its own story. Silver Wattle and Black Wattle, both milled in Yackandandah, offer striking aesthetics and structural integrity, while the stunning Shining Gum from Mudgegonga adds a touch of elegance to any project.
Furthermore, the classic appeal of American Oak, American Black Walnut, and Blackbutt from Mathews Timber in Melbourne ensures a sophisticated finish for various applications.
Meanwhile, Tasmanian Oak, supplied by Neville Smith Forestry, provides both resilience and beauty, making it a sought-after choice for sustainable building
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Each timber type presents an opportunity to create timeless pieces that celebrate the natural world.
Recycled Timber
We also love working with recycled timber because of the rich history woven into every board, with each imperfection telling a story. The marks of its past life—builder’s checkouts, bolt holes, nail imprints—add unique character and charm, transforming what some may see as flaws into the elements that make it beautiful. The subtle variations in colour and texture further enhance its appeal, creating a warm, timeless aesthetic that can only be found in reclaimed wood. Every piece carries the essence of its previous life, offering a one-of-a-kind look that brings depth and personality to any space.
Looking for a modern, minimalist
aesthetic or a cosy, rustic charm?
Trent’s commitment to quality and attention to detail is evident in every piece he creates, making TKEL Furniture a go-to choice for those seeking beautifully crafted timber pieces.
With more than two decades of experience in the furniture-making industry, Trent began his journey in Wodonga at the renowned Timber Shed Furniture & Wodonga Joinery in 2004. He honed his skills over seven years, specialising in bespoke timber furniture, and graduated from Wodonga TAFE awarded Top Apprentice in his class.
In 2012, Trent seized the opportunity to expand his expertise by relocating to Geelong, where he gained valuable experience in building and installing kitchens, vanities, and laundries.
After travelling abroad in 2013, he returned to Wodonga, where he continued to gain experience with kitchen cabinetry. Driven by a desire to return to his roots and pursue his passion for timber, Trent founded TKEL Furniture, where his craftsmanship continues to shine.
Meet Trent Keller
Merv Keller
17.4.1955 – 5.1.2018
Merv came from a farming family, having grown up in the small Mallee country town of Rainbow. Here he completed all his schooling before commencing a 42-year career with the National Australia Bank in March 1973.
After several appointments in rural Victoria, he and his family finally arrived in Wodonga in January 1997 where they made their home. Merv elected to take 12 months of Long Service Leave from the NAB in May 2014. This coincided with Trent starting his own business.
At the time this included looking after the organisation of the books, but also involved him (on almost a daily basis) working with Trent. He assisted in the workshop to make furniture etc, as we use a lot of reclaimed timber. He was often designated the job of removing nails, and screws from the timber before we commenced the job of turning it into a loved piece of furniture.
Merv passed away in January 2018. Without his passion, commitment and drive, Tkel Furniture would never have come about. For this, we will be forever grateful.
