Dayton’s H. Gerstner & Sons has made wooden tool chests and cases since 1906, pairing carefully fitted hardwood construction with storage designed to protect precision tools for generations. Still family-owned and operating from its Dayton location since 1913, the company is the last American manufacturer of wooden tool chests from the early 20th century. Alongside its signature USA-made chests, Gerstner now handles custom presentation pieces and restoration work while preserving the family’s original “a place for everything” design principle.
Ohio Woodworking CompanySince William Frank founded it on a Cincinnati lumberyard in 1930, Ohio Woodworking Company has remained a third-generation, family-owned shop. Today, its experienced craftspeople combine traditional cabinetmaking with modern production technology to create custom work for commercial and institutional clients, from the Cincinnati area and across the country.CINCINNATI, OH
H. Arnold Wood Turning, IncStill family-run in its fifth generation, H. Arnold Wood Turning traces its roots to a Brooklyn shop founded by Herman Arnold and his son William in 1919. The company is known for making custom wood components to customer drawings or samples, including careful reproductions for historic restoration projects. Its sales team and skilled staff bring more than 175 years of combined industry experience.TARRYTOWN, NY
HUNT Country FurnitureSince 1926, HUNT Country Furniture has made solid-wood furniture by hand in the United States, carrying traditional joinery and finishing methods from its original Wingdale, New York homestead into today’s work. The family of skilled craftsmen builds pieces intended for daily use and eventual hand-me-downs, with custom wood and finish choices available through its Hudson Valley showrooms.WINGDALE, NY
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