About Us
State-of-the-Art Old World Craft Since 1974
Our Story
Faustrollean was born from a simple conviction: that your craft is a reflection of you, your commitment to produce well made things is part of your integrity. Ken Zell founded the company in Portland in 1974, bringing with him a formal woodworking training that began in 1958 and a restless curiosity that has never stopped driving Faustrollean forward.
The name itself tells you something about how we think. “Faustrollean” comes from Alfred Jarry’s pataphysics — the science of imaginary solutions. It’s a nod to the idea that the most interesting problems are the ones no one has solved yet, and that the best craftspeople are the ones who refuse to stop asking why. That spirit has shaped how we approach every project for over fifty years.
Ken has since handed the company to his son, Dylan, who has worked at Faustrollean since he was 22 years old. Now, more than 30 years later, Faustrollean remains family-owned and operated. What hasn’t changed is the culture Ken built: a workplace where curiosity is valued, where “good enough” isn’t, and where the work itself is the point.
Our Mission
We are a continuous learning and process improvement company—driven by curiosity, refined by experience, and committed to delivering zero-defect work in every project we undertake.
What We Build
Faustrollean specializes in premium architectural millwork and custom fixture fabrication
across a wide range of sectors. Our capabilities include:
Casework & Countertops
Solid Surface Fabrication
Millwork & Assemblies
Historical Renovations
Finishing & Installation
Doors, Frames, & Hardware Packages
We also provide total packages of items, allowing contractor fewer companies to manage.
Learn More…
Learn more about our capabilities, our equipment, the markets we serve, and our process:
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary staff includes:
- Production Engineers & Programmers
- Project Managers & Designers
- Equipment Operators & Specialty Woodworkers
- Cabinet Line Workers & Solid Surface Fabricators
- Millmen, Finishers, and Union-Affiliated Installers
- Logistics & Delivery Experts
Together, we bring deep experience and collaborative spirit to every phase of production.
Our Values
We believe in:
- Zero-Defect Work — We hold ourselves to an uncompromising standard. If it leaves our shop, it’s right.
- Safety, Always — We are committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for every member of our team, on every job.
- Craftsmanship & Integrity — We don’t cut corners. We don’t take shortcuts. We take pride in our work because the work deserves it.
And underneath all of it: continuous improvement. We’re never done learning.
Get In Touch With Us
Want to bring your design engineering issues to us for possible remedy? Want help with budgets?
Shoot us an email or use our contact form and we’ll see if we can help.