Custom Cabinetry
A.F. Johnson Millwork Co.
110 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1932
- 25 employees
- Family-owned
- Projects from $50,000 to seven figures
About A.F. Johnson Millwork Co.
A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. has operated from West Des Moines, Iowa since its founding in 1932 by Swedish immigrant Adolph F. Johnson. The company remains family-owned, with Johnson's son Richard "Dick" Johnson joining the business and passing the same exacting standard to subsequent generations. What began as a shop building out national chain stores across the Midwest grew into a dedicated architectural millwork facility. The 25-person team — designers, engineers, CNC programmers, and master cabinetmakers — produces custom architectural millwork, casework, solid-surface fabrications, and upholstered seating. Work flows through a single West Des Moines plant equipped with CNC machining centers, Microvellum manufacturing software, and AutoCAD drafting, handling projects valued from $50,000 to seven figures. Services span concept development, detailed 3D renderings, fabrication, finishing, and nationwide installation. Primary markets include retail, corporate, hospitality, healthcare, education, religious, and government sectors. The firm collaborates directly with architects, designers, and general contractors on commercial projects that represent roughly 95 percent of its workload, with select high-end residential commissions rounding out the portfolio. The company cites its AWI Premium Quality Certification (held since 1989), nine decades of continuous operation, and the integration of advanced digital tools with traditional craftsmanship as its core differentiators. Every project carries a full one-year warranty per AWI specifications, backed by multiple in-process quality checkpoints.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Finishing & coating
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Retail
- Corporate
- Hospitality
- Healthcare
- Education
- Religious
- Government
Materials
Domestic hardwoods · Exotic hardwoods · Veneers · High-pressure laminates · Specialty finishes · Solid surface materials · Sustainable certified wood · Metal (structural integration)
Equipment
- CNC machining centers
Company details
- Location
- West Des Moines, Iowa
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- 25
- Founded
- 1932
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Production volume
- Projects from $50,000 to seven figures
Frequently asked questions
Where is A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. located?
A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. is located at 110 S 11th St, West Des Moines, IA 50265, United States.
What does A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. do?
A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. is listed under Custom Cabinetry, and its listed capabilities and products include Architectural millwork, Custom casework, Solid surface fabrication, Upholstery and soft seating, CNC machining and cutting and Microvellum design and manufacturing software.
What industries does A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. serve?
A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. lists Retail, Corporate, Hospitality, Healthcare and Education among the industries it serves.
When was A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. founded?
A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. was founded in 1932 and has 25 employees.
How do I request a quote from A.F. Johnson Millwork Co.?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send A.F. Johnson Millwork Co. your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (515) 393-4932 and visit afjohnsonmillwork.com.
What companies are similar to A.F. Johnson Millwork Co.?
Other Custom Cabinetry companies in Iowa listed on FirmsLedger include Tom Simmons Custom Woodworking, The Wood Shop Iowa and Great Planes Millwork.