Our Story
From the Forty, LLC - was established in 2004. We specialize in making rustic log furniture made from white cedar that is harvested from our forty acres of woodlands. We saw almost all the wood we use with our own sawmill. Our original showroom was located in the Southern portion of the Door Peninsula in Wisconsin. We relocated to Egg Harbor in the fall of 2015 and are located in the Main Street Shops in building 2. We are in the same building as Harbor Wear, Door County Kids, Studio One Art Glass, European Gifts and Purple Door Accent.
My wife and I got into making rustic furniture through my grandfather. When my Grandfather retired he started making and selling log benches and stools that are very similar to the ones you will see here on our site and in our showroom. He got into cedar log flagpoles, fences, and other small rustic items. My Grandpa was always into log and rustic items long before it was considered cool. Unfortunately, my Grandpa developed Lou Gehrig's disease. As his ability to work diminished, he relied on my wife and I to help him complete his orders. We continued to work with him until he was no longer able to do so. My Grandpa passed away in 2000 at the age of 81. We came up with the name From the Forty in honor of my grandfather. Ever since I can remember when he would get ready to head out the woods to go logging he would say "I am going to go get some logs From the Forty". We started our business as a hobby with the skills I had learned from my grandfather. We started selling some of the benches and stools in our front yard and at local farm/craft markets. It got to a point that we couldn't keep up with orders plus hold a full time job. I quit my full time job and started From the Forty LLC full time. Our business has grown considerably over the last few years to not only what you see here but to doing entire households of furniture.
My wife has also started doing custom signs, cribbage boards and wine caddies besides the furniture. You will see some of her creations here in the photo gallery. If you have something in mind for a sign drop her a note and she will be more than happy to do up some proofs for you to choose from.
If you have any questions about any of the products or would like something custom made drop us a note we would be happy to do up a price for you.
For Winter we are open by appointment only call 920-856-6926 to schedule an appointment
Looking for that unique gift for a wedding, birthday, anniversary I am sure we will have it.