About TimeWorn: Crafting Durable Restaurant Table Tops
TimeWorn USA designs and builds solid wood restaurant table tops. They withstand daily service. Our tops look stunning on opening night. They maintain quality for years. We partner with owners, designers, and contractors. We deliver beautiful, long-lasting surfaces.
Planning Your Project?
- Start at our Restaurant Table Tops hub for a comprehensive overview.
- Browse our practical Buyer’s Guide for insights on sizing, wood species, and finish options.
- Discover how we engineer durability in Our Process.
- For a broader look at our work and values, visit TimeWorn USA.
Materials & Methods
We begin with carefully selected materials, including walnut, white oak, maple, ash, cherry, and reclaimed wood. Our process incorporates advanced CNC machining, precision joinery, and commercial finishing techniques specifically designed for the demands of front-of-house environments. For a neutral reference on wood properties, consult the U.S. Forest Service’s Wood Handbook.
Meet the team that brings every project to life, starting with Amanda Groebner.
Amanda Groebner, Boss of Everything
Amanda co-owns TimeWorn Wood since 2009. She began collaborating with Jared in 2005. They built custom log and timber frame homes. Amanda holds a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. Her focus was Historic Restoration. She studied at Minnesota State University, Mankato. This shows her passion for beautifully crafted furniture. It also highlights their historical significance.
Growing up on a working farm, Amanda’s earliest memories were filled with sketches of furniture designs and floor plans, a pastime that foreshadowed her future career. Her father, a farmer and a jack-of-all-trades, involved her in various projects, instilling skills she would later use daily in her profession. The time spent on farm chores, especially in and around their picturesque barn, sparked her imagination about the stories old wood could tell.
Amanda’s comprehensive role at TimeWorn Wood is clear. Her title aptly summarizes it. She is the operation’s linchpin. She oversees and executes many tasks. These are too long to list fully. However, a short version includes: sourcing lumber, inventory management, shipping, estimating, drafting, and sales. She often serves as the primary contact. This applies to most, if not all, of TimeWorn’s clientele. This multifaceted role cements her as the “Boss of Everything.” She upholds this title with dedication and expertise.
Jared Groebner, Head Dude
Jared is the co-owner of TimeWorn Wood, established in 2009. Prior to this, he brings extensive experience in utilizing reclaimed wood for log and timber frame home construction from 2004 to 2009. Before that, he was a custom home builder from 1997 to 2004. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in architecture, which he obtained between 1992 and 1996, thus underlining his deep understanding of design and construction.
From his earliest moments, construction has been an integral part of his life; indeed, his mother actually went into labor with him while assisting his father in the deconstruction of a house. As he grew up, he dedicated his youth to sports and helping his father, including tasks such as staking out house foundations for excavation and assisting in the crafting of custom cabinets during the winter months. His father, a master carpenter, honed his craft for 45 years, undoubtedly imparting invaluable skills and knowledge to him.
Jared is head of the production and finishing teams; moreover, he leads the company’s product research, product development, and advertising. With his deep appreciation for all things wood and a knack for finding beauty where others assume waste, Jared’s passion inspires creativity and enthusiasm in the shop.
