At Tomfoolery Wood Co., most of what we build starts the same way: a conversation.
Here in Seattle, we work with clients who care about how things are made—people who want furniture that fits their space, their collection, and the way they actually live with their music. That’s how pieces like our custom vinyl consoles come to life: tailored, intentional, and built to last.
But every now and then, we build something a little different.
The Solid Walnut Vinyl Record Storage Stand is one of those pieces.
Why We Built It
Not everyone needs a full vinyl console.
Some people are just getting into collecting. Others already have a setup they love and just need a place for their “now playing” stack. And some folks—especially in Seattle homes where space can come at a premium—want something smaller, more flexible, and easy to move.
We saw a gap between:
- Large, fully custom vinyl storage furniture
- And mass-produced record stands that prioritize cost over quality
So we built something in between—a solid wood vinyl record stand that’s compact, functional, and built like real furniture.
Built from What Would Otherwise Be Left Behind
One of the biggest reasons this piece exists is material efficiency.
When we build custom furniture—especially larger pieces like our custom vinyl console—we’re often left with high-quality hardwood off-cuts. These are pieces of solid walnut, white oak, and other hardwoods that are too small for large builds, but far too good to waste.
Instead of discarding them, we design around them.
This record stand is part of that effort:
- Upcycled from premium hardwood off-cuts
- Thoughtfully dimensioned to make use of existing material
- Built to reduce waste without compromising quality
In a region like the Pacific Northwest, where sustainability and responsible material use matter, this approach just makes sense. It allows us to extend the life of every board that comes through the shop—and create something genuinely useful in the process.
What Makes It Different
There are plenty of vinyl record stands out there. Most are designed to be lightweight, easy to ship, and quick to assemble. Many rely on veneers, fasteners, or thinner materials to keep costs down.
That’s not how we build.
Just like our larger pieces, this stand is:
- Handcrafted from solid hardwood
- Built with durable, permanent joinery
- Finished with a hand-rubbed oil for a natural, lasting finish
Even though it’s a smaller piece, it’s built with the same mindset as our custom furniture—because to us, there isn’t really a difference.
A Simpler Piece, Not a Simpler Build
Designing a smaller product is often harder, not easier.
With a full console, you have room to work with. With a compact vinyl record stand, every inch matters. It has to:
- Store records safely and upright
- Feel stable and substantial
- Fit comfortably into apartments, offices, and smaller living spaces
- Look good from every angle
The goal was to create something that feels effortless—but is actually the result of careful design and material use.
Built for Real Life (and Real Collections)
Whether it ends up next to a turntable, in a living room corner, or as part of a larger setup, this stand is designed to grow with your collection.
It works well as:
- A starter piece for new vinyl collectors, holding approximately 50 albums
- A secondary storage solution for overflow records
- A dedicated spot for albums currently in rotation
And if your collection eventually outgrows it, that’s where our custom work comes back in. Many of our larger builds are designed around how people actually use pieces like this day to day. To find the right size for a bigger collection, see our record storage by capacity guide, which lists every piece we make by how many records it holds.
The Same Philosophy, Just in a Smaller Package
At the end of the day, this piece represents something pretty simple:
Good furniture doesn’t have to be large or complex—it just has to be built well.
The Solid Walnut Vinyl Record Storage Stand may be one of the more accessible pieces we offer, but it’s built with the same materials, the same attention to detail, and the same long-term mindset as everything else that leaves our Seattle shop.
Because whether it’s a fully custom console or a compact record stand, the goal is the same:
To build something that lasts—and to make the most of the materials we’re lucky enough to work with.
