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Article: Cooke Furniture: A California Story of Craft, Fire, and Form

Cooke Furniture: A California Story of Craft, Fire, and Form

Cooke Furniture: A California Story of Craft, Fire, and Form

Engineering Meets Outdoor Elegance

Cooke Furniture began as a passion project rooted in mechanical engineering and architectural design. Founder David Cooke—an engineer with an eye for sculptural detail—saw an opportunity to bring precision and beauty to a category long dominated by mass production.

Starting with a single fire table design, Cooke’s obsession with performance, craftsmanship, and California-made quality evolved into a respected brand serving homeowners, hotels, and designers across the country.

The Heart of the Brand: Built in California

At a time when many brands outsource their production, Cooke has remained proudly Californian. Every piece is designed, engineered, and fabricated in-house, ensuring complete control over quality, finish, and construction.

Why it matters:
• Local sourcing means better materials and shorter lead times
• In-house fabrication allows for fully custom builds
• California craftsmanship ensures durability and elegance in outdoor climates

Whether you’re ordering a made-to-order Mammoth fire table or a fully customized commercial piece, every Cooke product reflects a deep commitment to American craftsmanship and outdoor innovation.

A Family-Run Business with a Designer’s Soul

Today, Cooke is led by a brother-sister duo—combining David’s engineering background with his sister Kate’s expertise in design and marketing. Together, they’ve built a brand that stands for:
• Design integrity
• Material honesty
• Service and personalization
• Architectural sensibility

This rare blend of creative vision and structural mastery allows Cooke to serve clients at every level—from interior designers and landscape architects to homeowners and hospitality groups.

Our Ethos: Fire, Form, Function

Every Cooke piece begins with a question: How do we elevate the outdoor experience?

From that point forward, every material, every edge, and every finish is intentional.

Cooke’s collections (Montecito, Mammoth, Newport, Famosa) represent distinct design philosophies, yet all share the same core values:
• Built to last in commercial and residential environments
• Customizable to fit brand, vision, or architectural context
• Uncompromising on form, proportion, and function

Who We Design For

Cooke Furniture is trusted by:
• Luxury homeowners designing outdoor sanctuaries
• World-class hotels like Ritz-Carlton, Hilton, and Waldorf Astoria
• Hospitality groups seeking commercial-grade performance
• Architects and designers needing precise, scalable fire features
• Multifamily developers creating outdoor lounges that sell lifestyle

From compact patios to expansive rooftop terraces, Cooke fire tables anchor spaces with warmth, sophistication, and a strong design point of view.

Conclusion

Cooke Furniture is more than a fire table manufacturer—it’s a family-owned design studio driven by craftsmanship, California culture, and a deep respect for outdoor living.

With roots in engineering and a future focused on form, Cooke invites you to gather around something that’s made to last.

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