Started by Charles Chandler in a Philadelphia garage in 1973, C. Chandler Company builds custom cabinetry, millwork and woodwork for homes, businesses and retail spaces. The Philadelphia shop now spans 15,000 square feet and combines computerized machinery with the hands-on craftsmanship that remains central to each piece. Its work has included restaurant interiors for the Vetri Family and retail fixtures for brands including Anthropologie and Free People.
Christiana CabinetrySince 1976, family-owned Christiana Cabinetry has built fully custom cabinetry in its Pennsylvania workshop, drawing on Swiss woodworking traditions and Lancaster County craftsmanship. The company works closely with designers, architects, and homeowners to produce furniture-like cabinetry tailored to each home, from traditional face-frame work to modern European-inspired designs. Its two collections reflect that unusual blend of old-world precision and American-made production.CHRISTIANA, PA
Sherman & Gosweiler, IncSince 1976, Sherman & Gosweiler has crafted site-specific cabinetry, custom furniture, and architectural woodwork in the Philadelphia area, with a particular eye for exotic woods and sculptural detail. Founded by Lower Merion natives Chuck Sherman and Dick Gosweiler, the firm combines design training and old-world cabinetmaking experience in a 16,000-square-foot Bridgeport shop. Its work also includes in-house furniture restoration and refinishing, including the duplication of aged or antiqued finishes.BRIDGEPORT, PA
Shawn Hollenshead CabinetrySince 2003, woodworker Shawn Hollenshead has shaped a custom woodworking company from lessons learned on Chester County job sites and during an apprenticeship with a French cabinetmaker near Paris. Based in Chester Springs, the company creates one-of-a-kind cabinetry and furniture for homeowners, architects, and designers, handling each project from its own woodshop through installation.CHESTER SPRINGS, PA