Since 2010, Virgin Timber Lumber Co. in southern West Virginia has been giving old Appalachian lumber new life as reclaimed-wood furniture and handcrafted wooden wall plates. The company carefully deconstructs houses and barns to salvage century-old wood originally cut from West Virginia’s virgin mountain forests, while producing its wall plates in-house and shipping them factory-direct across the country. Its work grew from founder John Petro’s home-remodeling project into custom furniture, architectural collaborations, and thousands of wall-plate orders.
Cherry AcresCherry Acres turns reclaimed barn wood and live-edge slabs into custom furniture at its downtown Lititz showroom. The business grew from Lancaster County builder Craig Wolf’s habit of salvaging lumber from old buildings and hand-crafting pieces for local shows, and it now works with Pennsylvania Amish craftsmen on distinctive furniture such as Dutch-inspired shutter cabinets. Its reclaimed wood may have spent 100 to 200 years in old buildings before being selected and finished for a new life.LITITZ, PA
Cardinal WoodworkingFounded in 2015, Cardinal Woodworking turns reclaimed old-growth timber and family furniture into custom wood pieces, including heritage tables and other furniture made for a particular home. The craft grows from a family tradition: the owner learned woodworking, joinery and furniture building by watching a grandfather build boats and a father work in his garage shop. Cardinal’s specialty is giving damaged or outdated heirlooms a new, functional life while preserving the memories they carry.CINCINNATI, OH
Sylvan BrandtSince 1960, Sylvan Brandt has rescued lumber from historic regional barns, houses, and factories and milled it into antique reclaimed flooring in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Now in its third generation, the family-owned business also preserves architectural elements from buildings that might otherwise be demolished. Its showroom, sawmill, and Antiques Loft carry that same interest in giving old materials a useful life in modern homes.LITITZ, PA
M. Fine LumberFamily-run since 1933, M. Fine Lumber is a Brooklyn company known for giving salvaged wood a second life. It works with architects, designers, and the public, reclaiming timber from old local structures and preparing it for new projects while preserving its age and character.BROOKLYN, NY