Kyle Huntoon
Kyle Huntoon is the founder, lead designer and craftsman of Hunt & Noyer. As a fourth generation woodworker, Kyle established Hunt & Noyer in 2013, opening a workshop in downtown Detroit to follow his passion for traditional woodworking and make small goods from high quality American hardwoods.
Kyle's work is driven by his belief in the importance of heirlooms. Through Hunt & Noyer, Kyle creates furniture and objects of quality, beauty and purpose that are to be passed on through the generations and stand the test of time in both utility and design. Kyle's design practice and commitment to quality craftsmanship have helped Hunt & Noyer grow into one of the leading independent furniture studios in Detroit.
In just a few short years since founding Hunt & Noyer in 2013, Kyle has been a featured contestant on Season Two of HGTV's Ellen's Design Challenge, hosted by Ellen Degeneres and a Local Maker in the West Elm Local Shop. offering both a console table and a bench, carrying the legacy of traditional woodworking techniques into contemporary design.Drew is a Memphis native who, after studying film and television production at The University of Memphis, moved to Los Angeles where he worked in production for The Simpsons television program assisting and coordinating over 200 episodes. After a decade in Los Angeles he spent several years in London working on television projects before moving to New York. In New York he worked for Clockwork-Apple, a design and model making studio, creating commercial work for clients including Hewlett-Packard, Tiffany & Co., and Stella Artois, as well as working in set design for clients including Neiman Marcus and Vogue.
"With respect and admiration, I look back to go forth." - Kyle Huntoon