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Woodworkers & Builders

Associated Fabrication

72 N. 15th St., nr. Wythe Ave., Greenpoint; 718-387-4530; associatedfabrication.com

A digital-fabrication and architectural-millwork company serving architects, furniture designers, and artists, Associated makes high-concept objects and furniture. They also create prototypes at any scale and build 3-D models on many software platforms. $$$-$$$$ (made in N.Y.)

Benchmark Furniture Manufacturing

300 Dewitt Ave., nr. Bank St., East New York; 718-257-4707; benchmarkfurnituremfg.com

In its Brooklyn factory, Benchmark crafts custom cabinetry, closets, and kitchens and also upholsters, repairs, and refinishes furniture. Other products include smart-home technologies and stone counters. $$-$$$ (made in N.Y.)

Dufine Furniture

546 E. 170th St., nr. Third Ave., Claremont; 718-538-1200; dufinefurniture.com

In business since 1947, Dufine counts the Rockefeller family as clients. They offer many varied services, including gold and silver leafing, handmade cabinetry work, upholstery, and caning. $$$ (made in N.Y.)

Gothic Cabinet Craft

104 Third Ave., at 13th St.(various locations); 212-420-9556; gothiccabinetcraft.com

Specializing in classic American woodworking, the store’s 29 New York locations began as a single shop in the late-sixties East Village. Items come in pine, birch, oak, and ash and are finished in a choice of twenty stains. Most stores are staffed with draftsmen who will work with customers to create anything from radiator covers to entire kitchens. $-$$ (made in N.Y.)

Little Wolf Cabinet Shop

1583 First Ave., nr. 82nd St.; 212-734-1116; littlewolfcabinetshop.com

The custom-made cabinets, libraries, kitchens, and entertainment units at this family-run shop hark back to old England and Renaissance France. Prices depend on size, the wood selected, the number of carvings, arches, columns, as well as other old-world frills. $$$ (made in N.Y.)

Manhattan Cabinetry

227 E. 59th St., nr. Second Ave.; 212-750-9800; manhattancabinetry.com

The motto at this top-notch custom-furniture shop is “If you can imagine it, we can build it.” They will make the usual beds, bookshelves, bureaus, and wall units, too. $$-$$$ (consulting services) (made in N.Y.)

Nino Woodcraft Corp.

330 Tompkins Ave., nr. Greenfield Ave., eighth fl., Clifton, Staten Island; 718-442-7491

Craftsman Nino Lo and his workers will hand-carve parts to replace missing details in brownstones and woodwork, a service that is hard to find anywhere. (That’s one reason he attracts high-profile clients like Madonna.) $$(made in N.Y.)

Premium Millwork

43 Coffey St., nr. Dwight St., Red Hook; 718-422-7774; premiummillwork.com

Premium specializes in custom cabinets, kitchen and bathroom millwork, and shelving and reproduction furniture. This team works solely with the trade. $$$ (made in N.Y.)

Thos. Moser Cabinet Makers

699 Madison Ave., nr. 63rd St.; second fl.; 212-753-7005; thosmoser.com

A family workshop in Maine handcrafts upon request solid, classic furniture from American black cherrywood, American black walnut, maple, and ash. There’s a special line of library furniture, as well, including seating, tables, end panels, and reference desks. $$$ (ecofriendly) (made in N.Y.)

Traditional Line

143 W. 21st St., nr. Seventh Ave.; 212-627-3555; traditionalline.com

For owners seeking that elusive burnished glow, Jim Boorstein’s firm has expertly restored woodwork in such places as Gracie Mansion, plus in some 200 brownstones. His team will bring your stairs and doors back to their Gilded Age luster. $$$$ (made in N.Y.)