Founded 30 years ago by architect and award-winning furniture designer Tom Shiner, Museum & Library Furniture makes understated wood and steel furniture for museums, libraries, and other public spaces. The company grew from Shiner’s design of The Museum Stool®, created for gallery education programs and now used in collections including the Blanton Museum. Its furniture is made around solid American wood, accessible design, and durability, with installations ranging from Monticello to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
Opening the Book North AmericaBased in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Opening the Book North America designs and manufactures library furniture and reader-centered interiors for schools and public libraries across the United States and Canada. Drawing on 20 years of experience in the UK and Europe, the company uses research into patron behavior and reading engagement to create displays that make books easier to see, touch, and choose. Its furniture is manufactured in the USA and backed by a 25-year warranty.MONTOURSVILLE, PA
Heller FurnitureFounded in 1971 after Alan Heller brought Massimo and Lella Vignelli’s stackable dinnerware to America, Heller Furniture makes modern furniture and housewares that pair playful, accessible design with practical durability. The company expanded into furniture in 1998 and now works with designers including Mario Bellini and Frank Gehry, with its furniture proudly made in the USA. Heller’s designs have entered museum collections worldwide, while newer pieces such as Bill Curry’s reimagined Honeycomb shelving extend the brand’s interest in regenerative materials and adaptable forms.NEW YORK, NY
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
GunlockeFounded 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.WAYLAND, NY