FOLK
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FOLK is a Portland based company that designs and build thoughtful and well crafted furniture, lighting, and goods. Everything is made right here in Portland.
FOLK originated from the desire to create pieces that will be around and stay around. Frustrated with the overabundance of cheap disposable products while simultaneously seeing the underutilized and highly talented craftsmen right here in Portland — FOLK was born. The founder, Richard Koehler, has a strong eye for simple design combined with a deep knowledge of materials and process. This leads to many of the beautiful objects that define FOLK. The idea is clear: responsibly build beautiful furniture, lighting, and goods that will last a lifetime. Our core values dictate the way our company lives and breathes. FOLK puts a strong emphasis on the exploration of design and materials. Combining modern tooling with the handmade touch of traditional woodworking, we aim to master the crossroads of precision and charm. We prefer material in its purest form, using solid hardwoods, steel, clay, bronze, and leather. We see value in working side-by-side with the masters of trade — machinists, artists, and ceramists – and are dedicated to utilizing the abundance of highly talented local companies.
07/24/2026
Introducing Hale, my new collection for Visual Comfort & Co.. Balanced metalwork, beautiful linen shades, and magnetically attached diffusers. Chandeliers, dimmable (obviously) bedside wall lights, and flush mounts.
07/10/2026
My new Sorelle collection for Visual Comfort & Co. came from a simple idea: sometimes all a space needs is a beautifully proportioned matte glass orb for a soft, diffused glow—nothing more. I designed Sorelle as a quiet workhorse, with a wide range of sizes and configurations for different spaces.
06/24/2026
After years of development, I’m excited to launch a new partnership with Visual Comfort & Co..
Introducing six new lighting collections grounded in thoughtful materials, balanced proportions, and a quiet sensibility.
06/19/2026
Hey, I’m Richard.
I’m a designer based in Portland, Oregon.
I started this studio because I enjoy making things and wanted the freedom to explore ideas I felt were worth pursuing.
What began in a small workshop has slowly grown into collaborations with some incredible companies, craftspeople, and friends. But not much has changed. I still spend most of my time sketching, building prototypes, and working through details.
The goal is simple: make things people will want to keep around.
Thanks for following along.
📷: Zach Doleac
06/19/2026
My work begins with making.
Most of my days are spent sketching, building prototypes, and working through details. The goal isn’t really to make something different—it’s to make something feel right.
Over time I’ve found that the best solutions are usually the simplest ones. They just take longer to get there.
I believe the things we live with every day deserve to be made well.
A few moments from the process.
📷: Zach Doleac
11/24/2025
New ceramic table lamp collection for .co . Thoughtfully designed to include everything you want, and nothing more. Linen shade and diffuser, sculpted ceramic base, the highest quality (Tala) bulb you can find, a dimmer k**b for full control, and a natural cork-padded bottom.
11/13/2025
…coming soon
09/30/2025
Latest addition to our best-selling Henry Collection for — balanced, clean, beautiful.
09/02/2025
Introducing the Vela solid cast bronze outdoor sconce — our latest design for . Clean lines, sand blasted glass shade, and extremely heavy — built to stand the test of time.
04/07/2025
Just added a new warm unglazed basalt to the Abigail collection 🖤
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