Meet Kingfisher Furniture
Our Story
We've been building furniture since 1991.
Welcome to Kingfisher Furniture, where the art of custom crafting furniture is our passion. Our journey began in 1991 under the banner of Great Blue Heron Furniture, specializing in Western-style furniture. Drawing from over three decades of experience, we have honed our expertise in selecting premium materials, utilizing top-notch tools, and collaborating with skilled artisans, all to bring exquisite custom furniture creations to life. In 2023, we proudly introduced Kingfisher Furniture, a new chapter in our legacy. Embracing a contemporary vision, we are dedicated to designing personalized furniture that resonates with modern aesthetics. Our enduring commitment to craftsmanship remains steadfast, upheld by a track record of three decades in the industry.
We are proud to bring you contemporary designs backed by proven ownership, unparalleled quality, and an exceptional custom service experience. Come design with us!
Who We Are
Mathew Tammen
Mathew Tammen is the President and Design Director of both Kingfisher Furniture and Great Blue Heron Furniture. Since 2010, he has guided the company, crafting overall strategy, orchestrating new product unveilings, and steering the Sales and Marketing teams towards success.
A class of ’03 Longhorn, Mathew’s story of growth began at the Texas McCombs School of Business, where he earned a BBA in Business.
Kingfisher and Great Blue Heron Furniture are more than companies to Mat. GBH was founded by Mathew’s father, Fred Tammen, in 1991. Mathew takes pride in being a second generation operator of this family business.
Lee Krassner
Lee first joined Great Blue Heron Furniture as a Digital Marketing Consultant. His knowledge of the digital ecosystem combined with innovative strategies has transformed our online presence. This led to him expanding a role within the company that includes refining our day-to-day operations, enhancing website management, and reimagining our client design process.
An alumnus of UC Santa Barbara, Lee double majored in Business Economics and Philosophy in 2006, and uses his education to thoughtfully create and drive business growth & development strategies.
Lee remains a testament to our commitment to excellence, and a cherished asset who continually raises the bar for client experiences, and forward-thinking business strategy. His commitment to a seamless client experience is second to none, and Clients repeatedly laud Lee for his unparalleled dedication to our customers.
Mitch Lurie
Mitch Lurie is the COO of both Kingfisher Furniture and Great Blue Heron Furniture. He is a furniture industry veteran with over 25 years of experience in leather furniture sales and custom manufacturing.
Mitch founded a successful Dallas/Ft. Worth area direct-to-consumer furniture retail business before partnering with us at Great Blue Heron. He played a pivotal role in our GBH expansion and now serves as the operations engine at Kingfisher Furniture.
His experience and dedication to process ensure that every piece we deliver reflects the utmost in craftsmanship and quality.Â