If you know of or follow Grain Designs you may know who Grant is, but who is Ellie you ask?
Each unique design curated by Grain Deisgns also gets a unique name to match; Ellie is the modern/industrial steel table and bench set that Grain Designs cofounder, Grant Koenig, is crafting below.
What brought you into this field of work?
When I was kid I learned everything I knew from my dad and grandpa. In high school all the jobs I had were labor jobs, like framing and roofing houses.
What do you most enjoy about it?
The instant gratification. I like to be able to do something and see the result in a quick period of time. Working with my hands is what I am drawn to drastically more than digital mediums.
Tell me about the piece you are working on?
This is one from a collection of three pieces for a client. It is a dining table with a bench and is one of the first designs that Blain and I came up with. It is a little bit different because the top floats on the steel frame, so you can’t see the structure in it. This particular set is a pretty industrial design with the welds being left ground-out and raw. The top is reclaimed heart pine from the floor joists of the 3M building in Minneapolis.
Grain Designs builds custom wood wedding tables that bring warmth and character to your event. From rustic farmhouse tables with folding legs to industrial wood tops and solid wood reception tables, each piece is designed to be functional, durable, and linen-free. Our tables have been crafted for The Pines wedding venue and other event spaces across North Dakota and the surrounding region, offering a timeless alternative to standard rental tables.
In collaboration with Rhet Architecture and Epic Built, Grain Designs helped bring Pines White—an upscale barn-inspired wedding and event venue outside Fargo, ND—to life. Featuring rustic wood farmhouse tables, custom sliding barn doors, a handcrafted bar, and outdoor ceremony furnishings, the venue blends agricultural heritage with modern elegance to create a timeless space for weddings and events.
Opened in 2022, Pines Black is the second barn-like wedding venue at The Pines Weddings & Events near Fargo, ND. Grain Designs contributed custom furniture and architectural details throughout, including 45 solid wood folding event tables, 16 modern sliding barn doors, and extensive ash wood finishes for walls, countertops, and bars. Blending agricultural heritage with modern elegance, Pines Black offers an upscale setting for weddings and events
Grain Designs builds custom live edge tables that showcase the natural beauty of hardwood slabs and reclaimed wood. From dining tables and conference tables to console tables and coffee tables, each piece is handcrafted to highlight organic character while delivering durability and style. Serving Fargo, ND, the Midwest, and clients nationwide, our live edge furniture transforms any space into a statement of craftsmanship.
