Our Story

Built by people who know what it takes to bring great projects to life.

It started around A shared table…

We first met in 2015 while working together at a design-build firm in Napa Valley. Over the years, we collaborated on countless custom projects, solving problems, coordinating installations, reviewing shop drawings, and navigating the realities of complex construction schedules.

Along the way, one idea kept resurfacing.

What if there was a fabrication company that understood the project long before fabrication began?

One that communicated like a design studio, thought like a builder, and built with the craftsmanship of a dedicated shop.

That idea became Benchwork.

Our mission is to be the trusted fabrication partner behind exceptional custom projects.

Meet Your Team

More than a fabrication shop.

Benchwork exists to bridge the gap between design intent and execution.

Our backgrounds span interior design, construction management, project operations, development, and custom fabrication. Together, we've experienced projects from nearly every perspective, giving us a unique understanding of how custom work fits into the larger picture.

That perspective allows us to ask better questions, anticipate challenges earlier, and become a more valuable partner throughout the life of a project.

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Matt VUolo

Managing Director

Matt brings extensive experience in construction, development, and project management, helping bridge the gap between fabrication and the job site. His focus on coordination, quality, and execution ensures projects move forward with confidence from planning through installation.

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Kat Oldershaw

Director of Operations

Kat's background spans design operations, project management, and creative business consulting. She leads client experience, business operations, and project coordination, helping ensure communication remains clear, organized, and collaborative from the first conversation through project completion.

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Flip Filippelli

Director of Fabrication

Flip leads fabrication, installation, and day-to-day shop operations. With decades of experience building custom furniture and millwork, he's passionate about thoughtful craftsmanship, practical problem solving, and delivering work that stands the test of time.

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Sadie, Lake, thea + Indy

Benchwork Welcoming Committee

The shop

CAlifornia made

This is where the building happens.

Our Napa shop brings our team, experience, and ideas under one roof. It’s where we work through the details, solve the inevitable challenges, and turn drawings and concepts into pieces ready for their final home.

Part workshop, part problem-solving studio, and very much the heart of Benchwork.

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