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Quality Marble and Granite

Set Design, Carpentry, Scenic Painter, and Custom Fabricator

Louis Kern, born in Chicago and raised on a farm in Iowa, is now based in Oakland, Calif. As a furniture maker and master stair builder, specializing in grand and storybook spiral staircases, Kern was drawn to the San Francisco area because of all the Victorian homes & their tradition of grand woodwork.
A decorated U.S. Marine, he saw combat in Vietnam as a radio operator & team leader.

Lou Kern is a decorated Marine combat veteran and a master stair builder and furniture maker. His work has been featured in many books & publications including Fine Woodworking Magazine. He estimates that he has close to 100,000 hours in at his craft. Lou is currently working on furniture projects, as well as a documentary about the Spirit of Mastery.

Custom Woodwork and Metal Fabrication

Locally-owned kitchen & bath design and cabinetry showroom. We offer high quality, custom and semi-custom kitchen and bath cabinets. All our cabinetry is built in North America

We building custom furniture

Located in Oakland, California, East Bay Custom Cabinets specializes in creating unique and functional cabinet and door solutions tailored to your home or office décor. With years of experience in the craft, their skilled carpenters work their artistry into every piece, ensuring a high-quality finish that will stand the test of time. Whether for kitchens, bathrooms, or built-in bookshelves, they combine practical durability with the finesse of fine craftsmanship for stunning visual appeal and long-lasting functionality.