Carpentry Schwarzwälder in Königsfeld

We want to find out what makes workshops successful and what has made them what they are today. What principles lead to success, what ideas are behind them? In this series, we visit various businesses: from the carpentry trade to woodworkers, educational institutions and industry.

Where did your workshop story start?

Our history began in 1928, when Rudolf Schwarzwälder opened a joinery in Königsfeld-Burgberg. What began back then with a passion for craftsmanship and regional roots has developed over several generations into a modern family business. After our father passed away in 2020, Tom and I (Nico) took over the management of the company. However, our enthusiasm for craftsmanship has been with us since childhood, when we regularly helped out in the workshop.

RUWI table extension for the planer

RUWI table extension for the planer

How and why have you developed as a company?

The development of our workshop has always been guided by our commitment to combining tradition with innovation. Each generation has continued, modernized, and expanded the business: from new workshop buildings and a state-of-the-art paint shop to sustainable energy systems such as photovoltaics and geothermal energy, as well as the digital transfer of CAD data to CNC-controlled machines. These investments were necessary to respond to technical, environmental, and organizational requirements while ensuring our long-term viability.

Workbench in the workshop

Workbench in the workshop

What is the focus of your workshop? What are the principles that guide you as a company?

We are passionate about bespoke craftsmanship of the highest caliber, ranging from stylish furniture and interior design to custom-made kitchens, unique commercial interiors, and precision mass production for industry. We are guided by clear principles: quality and precision in our work, a customer-focused approach and transparency in our processes, a commitment to the environment and responsible use of resources, as well as the promotion of expertise and the next generation of craftsmen. We see ourselves as the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology.

Installation at Schwarzwälder Carpentry

Assembly in the woodshop

What would you like to pass on to others?

We want to convey our enthusiasm for wood as a material: Wood is alive, versatile and sustainable. Success comes from combining passion with craftsmanship, innovation and a sense of responsibility.