--- title: "Foundre: Made — Furniture & Accessories | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/foundre-made-pfvwus-pf~278331835 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~278331835.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Foundre: Made" category: ["Furniture & Accessories"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/ab63b3a5053c0f84_0008-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States" latitude: 41.9209 longitude: -87.7043 phone: "(773) 235-3600" website: http://foundremade.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 9 best_of_houzz_awards: 1 followers: 62 last_updated: 2026-11-07 --- # Foundre: Made Original Houzz profile: [Foundre: Made](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/foundre-made-pfvwus-pf~278331835) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Furniture & Accessories - **Location:** Chicago, IL - **Serves:** Cicero, Evanston, Schaumburg, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Oak Lawn, Oak Park, Glenview, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village, Niles, Melrose Park, Morton Grove, Elmwood Park, Maywood, Crest Hill, Brookfield, Bellwood, Franklin Park, Westchester, La Grange, Norridge, Forest Park, La Grange Park, Lincolnwood, Northlake, River Forest, Schiller Park, Summit, Lyons, River Grove, Riverside, Harwood Heights, North Riverside, Stickney, Countryside, Stone Park, Rosemont, Forest View, McCook, Amf Ohare, Summit Argo - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (9 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Everything we create is made by hand using high-quality reclaimed wood. The repurposed material we use provides one of a kind character, allowing for the creation of truly unique pieces. Our aim is to produce quality, upscale well-designed work with a sharp attention to detail. We make reclaimed, tables, desks, cabinets, bookshelves, and anything in between. If you are interested in commercial or interior design work, let us know. We can build you a bar, a checkout counter, displays or panel your walls with reclaimed wood--anything your space needs, we can create. In addition to creating a full line of premade standard size reclaimed wood picture frames, we also operate a full-service frame shop in our Chicago studio, where we can design and build frames in any size. We have a well-curated collection of rotating frame samples and offer archival framing options. FoundRe offers a variety of frame styles, including mosaics, shadow boxes, framed mirrors, and fillets. We also make one-of-a-kind clocks, boxes, shelves, and lamps. We sell our home goods throughout the country and even abroad. If you own a retail store and our interested in carrying our products, please contact us at Foundre@gmail.com and we'll be happy to send you a line sheet. ### Services Provided - Custom Furniture ### Areas Served - Cicero - Evanston - Schaumburg - Palatine - Skokie - Des Plaines - Oak Lawn - Oak Park - Glenview - Park Ridge - Northbrook - Elk Grove Village - Niles - Melrose Park - Morton Grove - Elmwood Park - Maywood - Crest Hill - Brookfield - Bellwood - Franklin Park - Westchester - La Grange - Norridge - Forest Park - La Grange Park - Lincolnwood - Northlake - River Forest - Schiller Park - Summit - Lyons - River Grove - Riverside - Harwood Heights - North Riverside - Stickney - Countryside - Stone Park - Rosemont - Forest View - McCook - Amf Ohare - Summit Argo ### Typical Job Cost $100 - 3,000 Our price points vary from project to project. Typically for a custom framing order the price range is between $100 to $300 depending on size and detail. For custom reclaimed furniture the pricing really depends on the details and amount of material involved. A typical dinning table for example could range from a $1000 to $3000 depending on design. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Foundre: Made | | Address | Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States | | Phone | (773) 235-3600 | | Website | http://foundremade.com | | License Number | tgco88340 | | Followers on Houzz | 62 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/foundrefurnishings - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/FoundreFurnish - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/pub/raun-meyn/8/b1b/810 - Blog — foundremade.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Foundre: Made](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/foundre-made-pfvwus-pf~278331835) - **Website:** http://foundremade.com - **Phone:** (773) 235-3600 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz 2016 for Customer Service - **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2016), for Service. **Affiliations** - [NARI of Greater Chicagoland](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/nari-of-greater-chicagoland-pfvwus-pf~311142050) - [Illinois Green Alliance](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/illinois-green-alliance-pfvwus-pf~973972130) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 9 reviews** ### All 9 reviews **★★★★★ — The Artisan's Bench, Aug. 2015** > We asked Raun to do a rush order for a large amount of frames we needed within a week. He worked through the weekend and got the order out for our opening. Always a pleasure to work with and very responsive. > > Colin > The Artisan's Bench **★★★★ — pjt31, Aug. 2015** > I had 3 custom wood benches built to match existing 7ft and 10ft communal tables at my restaurant. The design process and turn around time were very quick. High quality and very durable thus far. They were able to match the wood to keep the aesthetic consistent which was very important. > > Also had a wood dining room table top and custom built in shelving made for my home. We gave some direction and then Raun took some creative liberties that ended up working really well! Very happy with both, tons of compliments on the built ins from everyone that comes over. > > I would definitely recommend Raun and Foundre for a home or commercial project... The creative input and execution are great. Pricing is not cheap but it's competitive. Most importantly they're easy to collaborate and work with. **★★★★★ — schroesterling, Aug. 2015** > Raun built custom reclaimed wood mantel and kitchen floating shelves to meet our transitional aesthetic. He provided design guidance, local old growth timber, hardware and installation. Raun went beyond our expectations of a professional. He is passionate about his work. His vision will help you add unique interest to your project. **★★★★★ — kellyatrimble, July 2015** > Raun made some lovely floating shelves and a mantel for our home! He was very quick and picked out beautiful woods for both projects. We will definitely be contacting him again for future projects! **★★★★★ — Ashley, May 2015** > My husband and I own Antique Taco and daily people asked who made your bar or who made those tables. The answer is Raun at Foundre he has been our guy since the day we opened. We call our restaurant his showroom b/c he has helped us with the design process every step of the way. We have been open for around 3 years so when we got the go ahead to expand a private event space above the restaurant Raun was the first call me made. He designed all the tables, ceiling, wood wall, shelves, etc. We love his work and feel we can trust him with brining our ideas to life. **★★★★★ — Centered By Design, May 2015** > I've worked with Raun as the buyer for a local home decor and artwork store. He made custom frames in a variety of sizes and colors for us. He always hand delivered the frames and was on-time with his orders. He has a great eye for color and excellent skills in woodworking! As an interior designer, I can't wait for one of my clients to need a custom project - I would certainly hire Raun for the job. **★★★★★ — Aaron Nace, April 2015** > Raun is and incredibly talented designer and fabricator, not to mention a pleasure to work with. > > We love all the custom furniture he made for our office and have received many compliments on the pieces. > > Foundre is my go-to option for custom furniture using reclaimed lumber. **★★★★★ — mary9764, April 2015** > FoundRe has been providing my shop in Ann Arbor, Michigan with unique frames crafted from salvaged wood for several years now. We especially love the Mosaic frames and mirrors. Always a pleasure to work with Raun! **★★★★★ — jenfiteclub, April 2015** > I hired Raun/Foundre for a few projects in my home--I had a sideboard made for my dining room-it is the statement pieces that gets noticed right away! He also did a really cool install of found wood on my stairs. Very cool and interesting. Doors to my laundry room hiding electrical and a washer and dryer--make doing laundry actually not so bad! Amazing work, fabulous style and know that anything you get made from Foundre you will LOVE. Jen Fite ## Selected projects - [Our Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/our-studio-pj-vj~1217102) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Found:Re is a Chicago company, located at 1200 west 35th street in the Bridgeport Arts Center on the river level. The building is home to hundreds of talented artists including internationally acclaimed sculptors, ceramicists, painters, and woodworkers. Step into our studio and take in the vast collection of raw wood and architectural salvage, along with the smell of fresh sawdust. Our studio boasts a beautiful view a south side leg of the Chicago River, along with plenty of reclaimed wood and f… - [Our Salvage Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/our-salvage-home-pj-vj~1066971) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: FoundRe's humble home is located in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. Like many craftsman, our personal projects usually take a backseat to running a business, but after finding some time over the past few years, we're excited share our abode updates. We've worked hard to achieve a balance between reclaimed wood, urban design and vintage decor. Welcome to our home--we hope you like pets. - [Chicago Gourmet Taqueria](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/chicago-gourmet-taqueria-pj-vj~1066965) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: Antique Taco is nestled in the heart of Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. A trip here means leaving with a belly full of delicious gourmet tacos made with local ingredients. The design of the restaurant revolves around the owners love for antiques and collecting vintage goods. Yep, it's all about tacos and old stuff. FoundRe used a ton of salvage lumber and architectural elements to build out the space and capture an authentic nod to all things antique. - [Eclectic Chicago Casa](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/eclectic-chicago-casa-pj-vj~1066983) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Our long time client Jen Fite's colorful home is located in Chicago's vibrant Logan Square neighborhood. The furniture and built-in pieces featured in this home project were created using reclaimed wood and recycled architectural salvage. The client has a taste for bright colors and textures, so we went in a eclectic direction to highlight her personal style. Many pieces were created using broken down elements from old doors and window frames. In this case the brighter the better and we went as… - [Reclaimed Photo Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reclaimed-photo-studio-pj-vj~1066989) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: Phlearn is located in the heart of Chicago's west Fulton Market art corridor. Designed to be half event space and half photography studio. We built out a nice bar area using reclaimed douglas fir and salvaged bead board. The main room boasts a 20 foot long seating/storage area and media cabinet. The is also a eye catching redwood beam island running into the stair case and actually becoming one of the steps from the other side. - [Catered Event Space](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/catered-event-space-pj-vj~1066995) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: Guest Room is located in Chicago's never sleeping Wicker Park bar district. We created six 10 foot dinning tables to accommodate a crowd of 60 plus. Each table collapses allowing the legs to fold in for easy storage when more floor space is necessary. We also crated a rolling bar to allow for space diversity, and a beautiful reclaimed wood feature wall with recycled pallet cladding. - [Custom Framing](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-framing-pj-vj~1217136) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 21 - Description: Foundre operates a full-service frame shop in our Chicago studio, where we can design and build frames in any size and style. In addition we also stock a line of pre-made standard size frames. We have a well-curated collection of rotating frames and samples all made from locally sourced reclaimed wood. [See all 7 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/furniture-and-accessories/foundre-made-pfvwus-pf~278331835) ## Ideabooks - [Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/47621413/list/inspiration) — 103 ideas [See all 1 ideabook](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/foundre) ## Community Q&A **Q: Perfect design!** *(in Photo Questions)* We need one of these! Clean lines and not a whole lot of frill yet gorgeous and very functional. Could this be made into a kit that we could put together here at home in Austin, TX? What would the cost be? Thanks! A: Hey there, Thank you so much, I'm glad you like it! I'd love to talk to you about re-creating this. I don't see why we couldn't flat pack it with details on assembly. It's actually a pretty simple install if you are handy with a drill and measuring tape. Maybe we could jump on the phone next week and discuss. Totally costs are around $3000, plus shipping. Let me know if there is a good time to talk next week. Thanks again. \- Raun **Q: Steps** *(in Photo Questions)* I like the lofted bed, but was wondering the vertical steps will make climbing down difficult. What has been your experience? A: It's not to difficult, but I am considering adding a hanging ladder that angles out to make it easier. **Q: Boarded Wall** *(in Photo Questions)* How was the look of this wall created? A: Reclaimed wood was edged/planned/squared and then attached using brad nail fasteners. Each piece was cut to size and selected carefully to create the overall balance. **Q: Desk** *(in Photo Questions)* Does the desk tilt, or is it just like that? Because it looks like an antique or something so I was wondering if it tilted. A: yes it does. It's an antique drafting table. **Q: Where an I purchase the armchair?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The coffee table is a custom creation. You can see more of my work at Foundremade.com **Q: How did you mount this mantle?** *(in Photo Questions)* I have a similar beam I am planning to mount in a brick fireplace. Any suggestions? A: I made a wooden cleat. One side is mounted to the back of the mantel and the other to the wall. You can also purchase similar mounts. I would use strong wall anchors into the brick. http://www.homedepot.com/p/OOK-Hangman-200-lb-French-Cleat-Picture-Hanger-with-Wall-Dog-Mounting-Screws-55316/202341629 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-11-07.*