About Us

Our Legacy

Thelen Cabinet Company has a rich history built on craftsmanship, dedication, and family tradition. It all started in 1968 when Jeff Thelen opened his first shop—not with wood and saws, but a music shop in Farmington, MN. By 1973, he was headed to Vocational School in Northfield, MN, where he studied the craft of fine carpentry, soon building custom furniture for friends and family.

In 1977, Thelen Cabinet Company was officially incorporated in Minnesota, marking the beginning of a legacy. Jeff moved the business out of his family's plumbing shop and into his very own building in downtown Farmington. Growth was inevitable. In April 1991, Thelen Cabinet Company broke ground as the first facility in what is now the Farmington Industrial Park, expanding further in 1993. Throughout the '90s and 2000s, Thelen Cabinet Company became a trusted name in the Twin Cities, known for top-tier custom cabinetry for homeowners, builders, and remodelers. In 2001, ahead of the curve, Thelen Cabinet Company became one of the very first shop in Dakota County to integrate CNC nesting technology into custom cabinetry production.  With decades of forward thinking and innovation, we stand ready to serve you and the place you call home. 

 

A New Generation

Jeff's son, Chad Thelen, grew up in the family business, learning the trade from an early age. Chad stepped into ownership after 14 years of hands-on experience. In the fall of 2016, Chad took over all operations, and brought every bit of his own expertise and vision to the company. His leadership is shaped not only by his deep industry knowledge but also by his discipline and commitment to service—spending 12 years proudly serving the Farmington Fire Department and six years in the Minnesota National Guard.

Excellence, Evolved

Now as President and Owner, Chad Thelen continues the legacy, driving Thelen Cabinet Company forward with the same dedication to craftsmanship, innovation, and excellence that has defined the company for over the past 48 years. Proudly serving Minnesota, Thelen Cabinet Company remains a symbol of quality, integrity, and timeless design.                                          Fueled by a proud legacy, Thelen Cabinet Company forges boldly into a future brimming with promise.

Family Owned & American Made, Since 1977

Integrity | Passion | Craft

integrity [in-teg-ri-tee]

noun

  1. Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty.
  2. The stat of being whole, entire undiminished.
  3. A sound, unimpaired, or perfect condition.

passion [pash-uhn]

noun

  1. A strong extravagant fondness, enthusiasm or desire.
  2. A powerful or compelling emotion.
  3. Mentally and especially able. Competent or powerful in a specific field or respect.

craft [kraft, krahft]

noun

  1. An art, trade or occupation requiring special skill, especially manual or mental skill.
  2. Skill, dexterity performance.
  3. The member of a trade or profession collectively; a guild.

From humble beginnings:

GARAGE TO GROUNDBREAKER FULL ARTICLE
“Over the last twenty years we have had the good fortune to work with Thelen Cabinets on many occasions. They build a beautiful cabinet and deliver on their promised completion dates. Chad Thelen takes personal pride in seeing projects through from design to delivery. I highly recommend and will continue to use them for our cabinetry needs.”

Michael B.  farmington MN

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