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The phrase, “They don’t make them like they used to,” Can be applied to quite a few manufactured goods, and furniture is no exception. While cheaper materials have helped reduce costs for many consumers, that cost-saving effect can also reduce the quality of the materials.
Wood, for example, might seem like a pretty standard material, however, what looks like wood furniture to the consumer can be a bit deceiving. Fiberboards, chipboards, and paper finishes often create the illusion of wood, without the same strength that real wood provides.
If you are looking to find furniture that you know for a fact still uses natural wood and solid wood manufacturing techniques, Furniture Fair is here to help. We want you to find the right furniture for your needs, whether that’s here, or at another furniture retailer.
That being said, this article will cover our picks for the top 10 furniture brands that still use real wood in their manufacturing process. Read on to learn which brands may be right for you, and how you can get them in your home.
Stickley is a brand brought out of the Arts and Crafts movement shortly after the Industrial Revolution. The furniture designed by Gustav and others was focused on building furniture for life, furniture that is passed down from generation to generation.
Stickley furniture is designed to showcase the quality of the wood used during the manufacturing process. Stickley furniture is offered in oak or cherry hardwoods with five to seven different types of stains available.
Stickley furniture is a brand that values legacy, quality, and craftsmanship, and its collections are some of the highest quality furniture on the market. A well-crafted piece of Stickley furniture will gather cherished memories and last through to the next generation.
Smith Brothers has origins in furniture-making going back to 1926, and their brand is known for high-quality, solidly constructed furniture. All Smith Brothers Products are manufactured right at home in beautiful Berne, Indiana, and the company employs over 500 people to make high-quality custom furniture.
Smith Brothers also has a custom design program with a massive upholstery selection. Smith Brothers is an excellent brand for anyone who wants high-quality US-made living room furniture with exceptional support cushions and solid construction.
Smith Brothers makes living room or entertainment room furniture such as sofas, sectionals, loveseats, couches, armchairs, side chairs, and recliners. The company is dedicated to keeping a high standard of quality on all of its products and is committed to making your living room the comfiest and most beautiful place in your home.
Photo Credit: Vanguard Furniture
Another company based out of Hickory, North Carolina, Vanguard Furniture, states that its values are conscience-driven, customer-centric, and focused on continuous improvement. Their company employs over 600 people in North Carolina and Virginia.
Vanguard manufactures living room, bedroom, dining room, bathroom, and office furniture and offers various styles and collections. The company also features customizable programs, including the “Make It Yours” custom design program.
Hand-crafted with pride and made in America, Vanguard Furniture is built to last. The company uses hardwood frames and features a multi-step hand-finishing process that creates a solid and enduring piece that can be passed down for generations.
Photo Credit: King Hickory Furniture
King Hickory manufactures solid wood upholstered furniture and has been in business in Hickory, North Carolina, since 1958. King Hickory is proud to provide the highest quality upholstered fabric and leather furniture.
The company comes from a region known for being world-renowned furniture manufacturers, and the regional hardwoods available make sourcing high-quality solid wood much more accessible than in other regions of the country.
King Hickory uses kiln-dried hardwood solids on their furniture frames and modern innovations such as 3d modeling to help create furniture that will appeal to customers looking for the best quality upholstered furniture.
King Hickory uses craftsmanship and techniques learned through centuries of furniture innovation, from the frames to the upholstery to the 8-way hand-tied springs that create a supportive seating experience that will last longer than many lower-end seating cushions.
Photo Credit: King Hickory Furniture
The MAVIN Custom Program is a forest-to-fabrication American-made custom furniture design program based in Ohio’s Amish country. Complete quality control is one of the MAVIN furniture company’s main variables that differentiate them from the competition.
MAVIN specializes in custom manufactured solid wood dining sets made to your specifications for your dining area. The company offers a wide selection of wood types, finishes, paints, and hardware options that you can mix and match to create the perfect dining set.
MAVIN emphasizes high-quality woods, from walnut to mahogany, and emphasizes old-school construction methods that are designed to make the furniture last for decades. If you want high-quality custom-made, solid wood furniture, MAVIN is an excellent brand.
Daniels Amish furniture is handcrafted in the U.S.A. In north-central Ohio, Holmes County is home to the largest Amish community today, where the experience of generations of furniture makers has been handed down to today's skilled woodworkers.
For over 20 years, Daniels Amish has used tried and true manufacturing techniques from generations past to create exceptional quality solid wood furniture such as bedrooms and dining rooms. The company takes great pride in offering an extremely customizable furniture design experience.
Bedroom furniture from Daniel's Amish Collection is constructed from northern American hardwoods, which are incredibly strong and offer stunning natural wood beauty. Daniel's Amish features custom furniture built with a nearly limitless selection of style, finish, hardware, and size choices, all sourced and constructed within the United States.
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The Bernhardt Furniture Company is based out of Lenoir, North Carolina operates eight manufacturing facilities, and employs over 1500 people. The furniture company makes living room, bedroom, dining room, outdoor, and office furniture.
Bernhardt uses primarily teak and white oak, and they feature a wide range of premium materials in their furniture, including petrified wood, gypsum, German silver, and bone inlay. Furniture construction features dovetails, mortise & tenon joints, and corner blocks.
Bernhardt offers an extensive range of furniture collections that appeal to almost every design aesthetic. The furniture manufacturer also has an extensive custom program with a massive catalog of upholstery fabrics and leathers, including performance fabrics.
Napa is an Eco-friendly furniture manufacturer based out of Vernon, Connecticut. The brand manufactures bedroom furniture and bedroom accessories. Napa is known for providing high-quality, solid wood construction and heirloom-quality pieces.
Napa pieces are made primarily from solid wood sanded and finished by hand using a delicate 17-step process that ensures additional strength and lasting beauty. With Napa finishes, your piece will look good and have the attention to detail of a handmade product.
In addition to creating high-quality solid wood furniture, Napa is also committed to sustainable timber harvesting. The company makes it a policy always to return the materials it takes from the land and is dedicated to keeping the forests they pull from alive and thriving.
Bassett Furniture is one of the oldest furniture manufacturers in the United States. The company initially sold lumber; however, the country’s need for quality furniture spurred the company to create and sell quality home furnishings.
Today Bassett supplies furniture retailers such as Furniture Fair with solid wood furniture and other quality goods manufactured in the USA. Every Bassett piece’s crafting, tailoring, and finishing is done here within the USA.
Dining set and bedroom sets from Bassett Furniture are constructed using solid maple or oak. They are also available in eight finish options for a customized look that will compliment your home decor.
Photo Credit: Vaughan Bassett
Vaughan Bassett is a Virginia-based furniture company founded back in 1919 by two men whose names became the name of the company. The furniture manufacturer employs about 700 people who make all of the furniture within the United States.
Vaughan-Bassett is now the largest manufacturer of wooden adult bedroom furniture in the United States. The company says that its number one priority is providing customers with unmatched service, quality, and value. The company’s goal is to make it easy for our customers to feel at home.
Most of the furniture the company manufactures consists of wood solids and wood veneers grown and harvested near our Southeast plants. Pine, oak, maple, cherry, ash, poplar, birch, and beech are the primary species used in Vaughan-Bassett's bedroom collections.
Photo Credit: Vaughan Bassett
While furniture brands may not all be made with natural wood, thanks to this article, you will have an excellent shortlist of brands worth exploring to find the perfect furniture for your home. Natural wood is an investment, but you will have a piece you will love for years with the right brand.
Remember that dining brands like MAVIN offer solid wood manufacturing with a catalyzed finish for extra strength. Keep in mind that brands like Stickley are heirloom quality and are made to traditional standards that date back generations.
Finally, don’t forget that many brands such as MAVIN, Daniel’s Amish, Smith Brothers, King Hickory, Vanguard, and more offer custom programs that let you choose or build the perfect furniture for your home.
If you are interested in diving deeper into any of these brands, consider checking out Furniture Fair’s reviews of several brands we carry, such as Stickley, Daniel’s Amish, MAVIN, Bassett, Napa, or Smith Brothers. You might find the perfect natural wood furniture you are seeking.
