A damaged 1813 Chester County barn gave Furniture From The Barn its second life: since 2006, Michael and Kelly Kelly have turned salvaged barn boards and American hardwoods into custom, handcrafted furniture. The family-owned Nottingham, Pennsylvania, business combines Michael’s 38 years of carpentry experience with Kelly’s design and finishing guidance, while three generations contribute to the operation. Its pieces are made to order, with reclaimed wood preserving the marks and patina of Pennsylvania’s agricultural past.
Cherry AcresCherry Acres turns reclaimed barn wood and live-edge slabs into custom furniture at its downtown Lititz showroom. The business grew from Lancaster County builder Craig Wolf’s habit of salvaging lumber from old buildings and hand-crafting pieces for local shows, and it now works with Pennsylvania Amish craftsmen on distinctive furniture such as Dutch-inspired shutter cabinets. Its reclaimed wood may have spent 100 to 200 years in old buildings before being selected and finished for a new life.LITITZ, PA
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
South Philly BarnBorn from the founders’ effort to furnish their own home affordably, South Philly Barn makes custom wood furniture with an industrial, reclaimed feel. Based in South Philadelphia, the boutique maker draws inspiration and wood from nearby rural areas such as Bucks and Lancaster Counties, creating pieces that began with friends’ requests and grew into custom work for a wider clientele. The business is now Philadelphia Table Company, while continuing its custom furniture services.PHILADELPHIA, PA
Country Lane FurnitureFounded in 1989 as a one-room storefront in Annville, Pennsylvania, family-owned Country Lane Furniture now offers custom handcrafted solid-wood furniture made locally by Amish and Mennonite craftsmen. Its 61,000-square-foot showroom grew from those small beginnings while the business kept its focus on detailed construction, locally sourced hardwoods, and pieces designed to be passed down through generations. Country Lane also maintains records of customers’ furniture so matching pieces can be added years later.ANNVILLE, PA