founded, designed and manufactured in minneapolis, minnesota
our founders
our story
Reside Studio was born out of a shared passion for thoughtful design, precision fabrication, and the belief that beautifully crafted furniture should feel both personal and purposeful.
In February 2025, Rudy joined forces with Nick at Jo-Lu Studio — a 12,000-square-foot creative workshop known for its expert CNC fabrication, custom build capabilities, and design-forward approach to spaces and objects.
Rudy arrived with an idea: a company focused on elegantly simple plywood furniture that could enhance everyday living. Nick, whose journey spans 15+ years as a designer, fabricator trained at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design and the founder and lead instigator of Jo-Lu Studio — didn’t just support the vision — he saw a way to help make it real.
Over the summer of 2025, that shared ambition became Reside Studio
Today, Reside Studio bridges design and fabrication. We draw on rugged workshop expertise and a designer’s eye to craft furniture that’s functional, beautiful, and built to last. Every piece reflects our commitment to material honesty, precision production, and thoughtful form — grounded in the realities of how people live.
Whether it starts as a sketch on paper or a prototype on the CNC, Reside Studio brings meaningful design into your everyday life.
our philosophy
We believe furniture should be well-designed, well-made, and built to stay.
Every piece we create balances thoughtful form with honest materials and precise fabrication.
No disposability, no shortcuts, just durable design meant to live with you and improve over time.
