In North East, Pennsylvania, David Lee Furniture handcrafts made-to-order custom furniture using traditional woodworking techniques. Owner and master builder David L. Thornton is a second-generation builder and woodworker with more than 40 years in the craft, and his small-shop approach gives each piece his attention from design through finishing. The workshop has also worked with designers, retailers, and corporate clients on custom furniture for more than 30 years.
George's FurnitureFounded in 1970 by woodworker George Martin, George’s Furniture is a second-generation family-owned shop in Lancaster County that makes custom, solid-hardwood furniture by hand. One craftsman follows each piece from selecting and drying the lumber through construction and finishing, then signs and dates the finished work. Now operated by George’s daughter Juanita and son-in-law Chris Horst, the business continues its old-fashioned, made-to-order approach from its farm workshop outside Maytown.MARIETTA, PA
Hearthside FurnitureWith more than 25 years in business, Hearthside Furniture brings handcrafted solid-wood furniture to homes from its Lititz, Pennsylvania, showroom. The store works with local craftsmen and offers made-to-order choices such as wood species, finishes, and sizing, while its knowledgeable staff provides guidance and an in-house delivery team handles setup. Hearthside says it has furnished more than 7,000 homes and ships throughout the United States.LITITZ, PA
Old Road Furniture CompanyIn Intercourse, Pennsylvania, Old Road Furniture Company makes custom furniture and kitchens one piece at a time in its own workshop. Its artisans work with customers from design through installation, using hardwoods and traditional joinery such as mortise-and-tenon construction and dovetails. The shop also takes on unusual custom carpentry, from spiral staircases to church altars, and has completed furniture and kitchen projects across the United States and internationally.INTERCOURSE, PA
Pennisi Fine FurnitureFrom his full-size workshop just outside Syracuse, John A. Pennisi Jr. designs and builds made-to-order modern furniture by hand. He began his custom-furniture career in 2004 and completed the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s nine-month comprehensive course in 2010, bringing clients into a careful process where practical needs shape each original piece. His work has appeared in regional exhibitions and galleries, including the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship’s Messler Gallery.MARCELLUS, NY