Philadelphia’s Fuugs designs and hand-builds wooden furniture from urban trees the founders salvage, mill, dry, and craft themselves. Founded in 2016 by sculptors and life-and-business partners Greg Fuguet and Kristen Snow, the studio developed the Yarrow Collection around durable, artful forms that keep reclaimed wood out of the waste stream. Fuugs announced an indefinite hiatus and studio shutdown in January 2025, while retaining an interest in future design collaborations.
CounterEv HOMECounterEv HOME handcrafted furniture from reclaimed bowling lanes, turning old alley wood into custom tables and other one-of-a-kind pieces. Founded in 2008 by Jim Malone, the business grew from a 10-by-10 booth at Brooklyn Flea into a maker whose furniture appeared in more than 200 Shake Shack locations worldwide, 30-plus Starbucks, and eight early Sweetgreen locations. CounterEv announced that it would close permanently after 15 years, with its final orders taken through January 15.BROOKLYN, NY
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
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
Furniture From The BarnA 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.NOTTINGHAM, PA