At Department Home, our journey began with a shared passion for vintage furniture and design. We started by restoring vintage pieces and selling them across the U.S., but over time, that passion evolved into something more.
Drawing on years of experience in restoration and finishing, we decided to channel our love for vintage furniture into creating our own line of mid-century-inspired designs. As a husband and wife team, we recognized a growing need for simple, stylish storage solutions that not only captured the timeless beauty of mid-century design but also offered modern functionality using eco-friendly materials.
In the early days, our focus was on general furniture pieces like dressers, credenzas, and nightstands. It was definitely a slow start. Competing against big brands with monthly marketing budgets larger than our entire yearly revenue was no small challenge. But in 2015, everything changed when we discovered our niche: LP and audio storage cabinets.
As lifelong music lovers, we designed a cabinet for our personal vinyl collection, and it clicked. We noticed a gap in the market—beautiful, well-designed record storage just wasn’t out there. So, we crafted a small collection of cabinets designed specifically for music lovers like us. That’s when we started to gain momentum, and ever since, our sales and product offerings have continued to grow as more people have discovered our unique take on storage that’s both beautiful and practical.
Over the years, we’ve chosen to remain a small, hands-on operation, choosing not to outsource production but to keep everything in-house— for better or worse. Our woodshop has grown from a 2000 sq ft space to our current 6200 sq ft woodshop in Chicago’s Logan Square / Hermosa neighborhood. This decision has allowed us to keep our high standards (especially Brandon’s high standards and keen attention to detail to be consistently reflected in both our production process and customer service. It’s this personal touch that sets us apart from all of our competitors.
Our mission has always been clear: to craft pieces that prioritize quality, design, and functionality. When customers reach out with questions, they’re speaking directly to us—the furniture makers—not a middleman, a commissioned salesperson, or someone sitting in an office many miles away from where the furniture is being built.
Every piece we create is shaped by thousands of hours of hard work and a deep commitment to craftsmanship. We’re proud to offer a collection of thoughtfully designed cabinets that we hope will become cherished additions to your home.
Thank you for being a part of our story and ever evolving journey.
Brandon & Katie
Founders, Department Home