When Hurricane Helene toppled thirty trees on his mountain property, master craftsman Tom Ullman turned destruction into symbols of hope.
"I'm almost 71 years old. My window of opportunity is closing. But I want to be able to give something to someone."Tom Ullman — WXII12, December 2025
For over three decades, Tom Ullman built Ullmanique into one of High Point's most respected custom hardwood furniture companies — in the furniture capital of the world.
Founded in 1992 and running for 33 years, Ullmanique crafted bespoke pieces for discerning clients. Tom's work was never just furniture. It was legacy.
For 33 years, Ullmanique set the standard for custom hardwood furniture in the furniture capital of the world.
Now retired, Tom brings the same precision to every piece from 3284 Elevation Woodwork — transforming hurricane wreckage into objects of beauty and hope.
Hurricane Helene tore through western North Carolina. At Tom's mountain home near Boone — at 3,284 feet — more than thirty trees fell on his property. By grace, none hit his home.
"The trees were just whipping like crazy. I'd never seen anything like it."— Tom Ullman
Tom became the chainsaw guy — cutting through wreckage while neighbors cleared limbs behind him.
But watching the devastation, he couldn't shake the feeling that these fallen trees still had something to give. Something beautiful. Something hopeful.
Each cross is hand-cut from the very trees Hurricane Helene brought down, sanded smooth, finished with care, and accompanied by a card showing the tree it came from.
"If I can get legs on it or wings, I might be able to make a real difference."— Tom Ullman
A portion of every purchase supports Samaritan's Purse rebuilding High Country communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Wood from 30+ trees felled by Hurricane Helene on Tom's mountain property.
Hand-cut on the bandsaw, working with the natural grain and spalting patterns.
Sanded and finished with 33 years of fine furniture craftsmanship.
Each piece ships with a card showing the actual fallen tree it came from.
Tom brings 33 years of master furniture-making to every custom project. Unique crosses, special cutting boards, one-of-a-kind pieces — all from hurricane-salvaged mountain hardwoods.
Let's Create Something Together"The cross is absolutely beautiful. Knowing it was made from a tree that survived decades on a mountaintop makes it even more meaningful."
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"Tom's craftsmanship is extraordinary. The card with the photo of the original tree was such a thoughtful touch."
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"I bought several as gifts and everyone was deeply moved by the story. It's not just a cross — it's a piece of the mountain."
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"Purchased for our church group. The quality and story behind each cross made them incredibly special."
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Every piece carries the story of a mountain, a storm, and a craftsman who refused to let destruction have the last word.