Cincinnati, Ohio

Handcrafted Furniture Built to Last Generations

Custom solid wood furniture by designer Michael Bartolac. Every piece is hand-made, one at a time, built strong enough for a family to grow with.

I Broke Furniture Before I Built It

Michael Bartolac in his workshop

From Marysville, Ohio to Your Home

A long time ago in Marysville, Ohio, Michael Bartolac started developing his skills as an artist while dabbling in furniture. As he and his brother grew older and heavier, it became important to learn how to fix furniture they'd break while wrestling — before mom found out.

One year, they broke the couch frame at age 13 and fixed it with part of the Christmas tree they'd just thrown out. It was the only wood available.

After art school, business school, and four years at a design agency, Michael was downsized — and decided to pursue his own business full time. That's when Broken Tree was born.

What I do know more than anything is that there aren't too many questions that hard work won't answer.

Five Collections, One Standard

Every piece is hand-made from solid wood. No laminates, no particle board — just real furniture built to last.

Design Pine affordable pine furniture
Pine-Wood Furniture

Design Pine

You pick the design, the size, and the color. Made from solid pine with coated steel screws — comparable to popular brands, but made from real wood.

Sprouts solid wood keepsake boxes
Solid Wood Boxes

Sprouts

Grown from leftover wood — walnut, oak, cherry, sapele, mahogany, maple. No laminates, no particle board. Just solid wood boxes.

Front Yard outdoor wood furniture
Outdoor Furniture

Front Yard

Outdoor wood furniture — does it last? Yes, it does. Build it with thick wood and strong screws, and it will last 20+ years.

Michael Bartolac designer furniture
Designer Furniture

Michael Bartolac

From time to time, Michael picks out the design and wood himself. These signature pieces showcase his personal artistry and vision.

How It Works

From first conversation to front door — here's how a custom piece comes to life.

1

Free Consultation

Every piece starts with a conversation. Since everything is built from scratch, Michael sits down with you to discuss exactly what you want — dimensions, wood type, style, everything. This consultation is always free.

2

Design & Estimate

After meeting, two things happen: a detailed cost estimate and a 3D rendering of your piece. This is where you start to see it come to life before any wood is cut.

3

Building Your Piece

Once the design and estimate are approved with 50% upfront, building begins. From raw wood to finished furniture, the process takes roughly 2-4 weeks. Pay by cash, check, Visa, Discover, or PayPal.

4

Delivery

When your piece is complete, we arrange a delivery time that works best for you. From raw lumber to your living room — that's the Broken Tree process.

From raw wood to 3D rendering to finished furniture

Built for Real Families

★★★★★

Michael built us a dining table that seats 10 and it is absolutely stunning. The walnut grain is gorgeous and you can tell every joint was done by hand.

Sarah M.Custom Dining Table
★★★★★

honestly I was nervous about spending the money on custom furniture but it was SO worth it. the entertainment center fits our weird shaped wall perfectly

Jake R.Entertainment Center
★★★★★

We ordered keepsake boxes for our three daughters — each one from a different wood. Cherry, walnut, and maple. Heirloom pieces that will be passed down for generations.

Linda & Tom K.Sprouts Keepsake Boxes
★★★★★

Got porch chairs and a matching table. Been through two Ohio winters and still solid as the day delivered. Great outdoor furniture.

Dave P.Front Yard Collection
★★★★★

From the first meeting to delivery, Michael genuinely cared about every detail. The bookshelf he built for my office is a work of art.

Rebecca H.Custom Bookshelf
★★★★★

my wife wanted a specific vanity for our master bath and nobody could find one the right size. Michael designed it, built it, fit like a glove. total pro

Chris W.Bathroom Vanity
★★★★★

Ordered a queen bed frame with built-in storage drawers. The attention to detail is incredible — even the inside of the drawers is finished beautifully.

Amanda J.Bed Frame with Storage
★★★★★

He made us the most beautiful kitchen island. Real butcher block top, solid oak base. Friends always ask where we got it. Highly recommend!!

Mark & Julie S.Kitchen Island
★★★★★

Commissioned a chess table as a retirement gift for my father. Inlaid the board with two different woods. Dad was speechless. Truly one of a kind.

Nathan G.Custom Chess Table
★★★★★

Michael did our whole basement — built-in shelving, bar area, media cabinet. Transformed the space. Finished ahead of schedule which was a nice surprise lol

Tina B.Basement Built-Ins
★★★★★

The 3D rendering before building is amazing. We could see exactly what the piece would look like and made changes before he started. No surprises.

Donna & Ray L.Living Room Cabinet
★★★★★

bought end tables from the Design Pine line. super affordable and way better than the particle board junk at big box stores. real wood at a fair price

Kyle T.Design Pine End Tables
★★★★★

Michael built us a dining table that seats 10 and it is absolutely stunning. The walnut grain is gorgeous and you can tell every joint was done by hand.

Sarah M.Custom Dining Table
★★★★★

honestly I was nervous about spending the money on custom furniture but it was SO worth it. the entertainment center fits our weird shaped wall perfectly

Jake R.Entertainment Center
★★★★★

We ordered keepsake boxes for our three daughters — each one from a different wood. Cherry, walnut, and maple. Heirloom pieces that will be passed down for generations.

Linda & Tom K.Sprouts Keepsake Boxes
★★★★★

Got porch chairs and a matching table. Been through two Ohio winters and still solid as the day delivered. Great outdoor furniture.

Dave P.Front Yard Collection
★★★★★

From the first meeting to delivery, Michael genuinely cared about every detail. The bookshelf he built for my office is a work of art.

Rebecca H.Custom Bookshelf
★★★★★

my wife wanted a specific vanity for our master bath and nobody could find one the right size. Michael designed it, built it, fit like a glove. total pro

Chris W.Bathroom Vanity
★★★★★

Ordered a queen bed frame with built-in storage drawers. The attention to detail is incredible — even the inside of the drawers is finished beautifully.

Amanda J.Bed Frame with Storage
★★★★★

He made us the most beautiful kitchen island. Real butcher block top, solid oak base. Friends always ask where we got it. Highly recommend!!

Mark & Julie S.Kitchen Island
★★★★★

Commissioned a chess table as a retirement gift for my father. Inlaid the board with two different woods. Dad was speechless. Truly one of a kind.

Nathan G.Custom Chess Table
★★★★★

Michael did our whole basement — built-in shelving, bar area, media cabinet. Transformed the space. Finished ahead of schedule which was a nice surprise lol

Tina B.Basement Built-Ins
★★★★★

The 3D rendering before building is amazing. We could see exactly what the piece would look like and made changes before he started. No surprises.

Donna & Ray L.Living Room Cabinet
★★★★★

bought end tables from the Design Pine line. super affordable and way better than the particle board junk at big box stores. real wood at a fair price

Kyle T.Design Pine End Tables

Art & Design

Michael is also a painter, sculptor, and interior designer.

Let's Build Something

Have a custom piece in mind? Reach out — every project starts with a conversation.

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Cincinnati, Ohio