Founded in 1902, Gunlocke makes American-crafted workplace furniture, from wood casegoods and desking to seating and conferencing pieces. Based in Wayland, New York, the company draws on more than 120 years of artisan craftsmanship and manufacturing experience; its furniture has even occupied the Oval Office. Gunlocke designs coordinated workplace environments with a focus on durable construction, considered details, and responsible sustainability.
Hale ManufacturingSince 1907, Hale Manufacturing has built solid wood furniture for libraries, courtrooms and other public spaces at its factory in New York’s historic Mohawk Valley. The family-run company is now in its fourth generation, combining master craftsmanship with product engineering to develop both enduring furniture and one-off designs, all made and sourced in the USA. Hale also holds Forest Stewardship Council certification and offers FSC-certified products for projects that request them.WILMINGTON, OH
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
The Senator GroupFamily-owned since Colin Mustoe began making office furniture in 1977, The Senator Group has grown from its Lancashire roots into a global workplace-furniture manufacturer with more than 1,400 employees. The Mustoe family remains involved in the business, which retains the character of a small family company while serving clients in 165 countries and operating its North American headquarters in Maumee, Ohio. Its re:work initiative reflects a long-standing focus on extending the useful life of furniture rather than treating it as disposable.MAUMEE, OH
Norwalk FurnitureSince 1902, Norwalk Furniture has handcrafted custom upholstered furniture in Norwalk, Ohio, building each piece by hand to a customer’s specifications. Its 440,000-square-foot factory employs 225 craftspeople, including many second- and third-generation artisans, while an employee stock ownership plan introduced in 2021 gives full-time workers a stake in the company. Twelve local families preserved the operation during the 2008 recession, and it remains a locally rooted American manufacturer with a deep upholstery tradition.NORWALK, OH