About Us 

Mill Shop About Us



The University of Illinois Mill Shop designs and builds custom wood products to fit any need and brings projects to life with quality craftsmanship at a competitive price. The mill workers are highly skilled craftsmen with more than 100 years of combined professional experience and 80 years of service at the university.

Completely Customized

Whether it's remodeling a facility, refurnishing a laboratory or adding a desk or table, the Mill Shop can create customized furniture to fulfill your needs.

Expertly Crafted

The experienced staff takes great pride in the workmanship of their projects. Combining age-old woodworking techniques with the latest in equipment, the mill workers produce furniture that is built to last a lifetime.

Each piece is designed and crafted with quality materials. Fine hardwoods including oak, cherry, walnut, maple and birch are used and can be stained to match the existing decor. Hundreds of laminates are available to fabricate counter tops or European style cabinetry. Water resistant materials are also available.