Since three Gasser brothers opened a Youngstown metal shop in 1946, Gasser Chair Company has grown into a family-owned manufacturer of built-to-order seating for gaming and hospitality venues. The company remains Youngstown-based under family leadership, with more than 125 employees and over 1.6 million chairs built. Gasser also incorporates circular manufacturing practices, including regional sourcing, scrap upcycling and waste-diversion efforts.
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Seating IncA woman-owned family business rooted in four generations of furniture making, Seating Inc. has kept chair craftsmanship and manufacturing jobs in western New York since Doug and Judy Hart founded it in 1989. From its historic Nunda factory, the company builds made-to-order commercial seating for workplaces and public agencies, with semi-custom work as part of its long-running identity.NUNDA, NY
Exemplis LLCFounded in 1996 with three employees and a warehouse conveyor bell, Exemplis has grown into a California-based manufacturer of chairs and other furniture through a family of consumer and commercial brands. The company says its 900-plus-person team ships thousands of custom-designed chairs each day, while its lean manufacturing practices focus on durable products and reduced waste. Exemplis also channels its growth into community support, including product donations, employee volunteering and grants through its Exemplis For Good fund.SAN FRANCISCO, CA
Fancher ChairSince 1807, Fancher Chair has made wooden seating in Falconer, New York, evolving from a sawmill into a custom OEM manufacturer for residential, office and institutional furniture companies. Its 125,000-square-foot facility employs more than 100 people, including second-generation staff and workers with over 30 years of experience, and produces roughly 300 chairs a day while accommodating both small runs and large orders. The company is listed on New York State’s Historic Business Preservation Registry and offers FSC-certified products, with several products also carrying LEED certification.FALCONER, NY
EmecoEmeco makes durable furniture in Hanover, Pennsylvania, where craftsmen have hand-built chairs and stools in America since 1944. Founded to supply chairs for the U.S. Navy, the company remains known for its 1006 Navy Chair, made from recycled aluminum through a 77-step process and guaranteed for life. Emeco is family-owned and run by three generations, with roughly 90% of its range made from recycled materials.HANOVER, PA