by Juanita | Jun 8, 2026 | Bedroom, Custom Furniture, Customer Experience, Customization, George's Furniture, Georges Difference, Tables
Gary and Teri started their journey in search for quality handcrafted furniture for their home in New York. Hearing that Lancaster County has great craftsmen, they traveled and purchased a dining table set from a Lancaster County furniture store. Their experience was very positive that they returned to purchase a bedroom set several years later.
Other Stores Compromise Quality and Poor Customer Service
However, upon entering that showroom, they sensed something was different. The customer service was poor, salespeople not as knowledgeable and the furniture quality seemed to be less than what Teri remembered. Even after placing an order for a bedroom set, they continued to search for better quality handcrafted furniture.
Surely Lancaster County has better
quality handcrafted furniture somewhere.
Search for Quality
Teri searches the internet for other furniture stores in Lancaster County area. Someone who makes furniture and not just sells other manufactured furniture. A Google search “Custom Furniture” helped Teri find a furniture manufacturer on the far west side of Lancaster County, out in the cornfields.
Gary and Teri found Georges Furniture, where they could see the craftsmen making the furniture at the same place as two showrooms, displaying beautiful, handcrafted tables, chairs, beds, dressers, desks, entertainment centers and so much more. They worked with Anthony, craftsman and furniture designer, to bring their dream furniture design to reality.
Custom Designed Perfection
Many hours were spent deciding the many details of a Mission raised panel bed and 2 3-drawer nightstands. A couple of years later when Teri realized that the top of the nightstands needed to be wider, George’s craftsmen made larger tops for the night stand.
Another project was a trundle day bed. Anthony spent lots of time listening to Gary and Teri’s ideas to design a day bed that converts into a king size bed made with solid Hickory hardwood.
Recommend to Friends
Gary and Teri are so excited about finding handcrafted furniture that they continue to share with everyone they meet. Gary loves to work with wood, so when he finds quality, he has to share it. The smooth finishes, ability to work with a knowledgeable designer and the superior craftsmanship are the differences of George’s Furniture.
Makes customers for life. – Teri
George’s are not just selling handcrafted furniture, they are making customer for life. You are not just another customer buying furniture. You become part of the George’s Furniture family of customers. People all over America enjoy our furniture in their homes. Some even long enough that the furniture has passed to the next generation. Even though it may be an investment, you are investing in the next generation while supporting local, made in America products.
Come and see the craftsmen working tour while experiencing the difference that our brings to your living area and generations to come. Explore the quality furniture and open one of our extension tables that seats 6-24 people. Of course, take a ride in the No-tip rocking chair, designed by George after tipping over in his mother’s rocking chair.
by Juanita | May 2, 2026 | Bedroom, Coffee End Table, Custom Furniture, Customization, Georges Difference, Tables
The journey to buying quality solid wood furniture is like wading through the sea of particle board and poor-quality furniture designed to fall apart to reach the desired handcrafted furniture that will last a lifetime. The search for quality American made furniture.
Solid Wood?
Even though the labels say solid hardwood beware of the inside and unseen parts. Processed “wood” lurks ready to degrade over time. Stains and finishes hide the soft woods while solid wood edges hide the plywood veneer or particle board laminate tabletop’s center. Look for the tree’s growth rings on table edges to ensure solid wood.
Amish Furniture
The famous “Amish furniture” branding is often a label only and not truly made in America by craftsmen using solid wood. Check the furniture yourself to see where the furniture is made.
Tariffs on imported wood.
The recent tariff wars have affected the furniture buying market. Prices for imported, often cheaply made poor-quality furniture, will see prices increase. US-based furniture manufacturers that don’t use domestic wood will likely see a 10 to 20% increase in price of their raw materials imported from Canada and Asia, says P. K. Kannan, PhD, dean’s chair in marketing science at the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. How to Shop Around the Tariffs | Architectural Digest People seeking American made is not only patriotic but also practical.
Benefits of buying local and American made.
- QUALITY IS HIGHER – Manufacturers who sell directly to the customer ensure the highest-quality furniture is authentic. Made in our woodworking shop where you can see the craftsmen handcrafting your furniture.
- SUSTAINABLE – The natural hardwood is sourced in Pennsylvania not shipped from Canada or Asia. Pennsylvanian forests are the best for growing hardwoods like walnut, cherry and oak. The forests are managed well, expanding the natural resource for wood furniture.
- CUSTOM – The ability to design your own piece of furniture allows you to create your own unique space instead of fitting into someone else’s idea.
- SUPPORT AMERICA’S ECONOMY – Buying American made supports small businesses and local communities.
- LONGEVITY – Heirloom quality vs mass produced. Furniture made from solid hardwood, handcrafted by one craftsman outlasts mass produced assembly line production.
Invest in American Made, Affordable Overtime.
If you want furniture to last for generations, then invest in American made solid hardwood furniture. It will be more affordable in the long run. We use native PA hardwoods, straight from the tree. No processed “wood” like plywood or particle board. Our walnut is dried to perfection in our slow drying kiln. Cherry, oak and maple are dried in the kilns of our lumber supplier, in Kreamer, PA. Our skilled craftsmen pick out their wood, looking at the grain and build a custom ordered piece of furniture from start to finish. Then he signs his masterpiece for authenticity.
Our goal at George’s is to work with our customers, creating heirloom custom furniture that fits your tastes and living space. Brouse our showrooms for ideas or bring along a sketch/picture to help design your new living space. While you are here, take a tour to see “Tomorrows antiques being made today”, signed and dated by one craftsman.
by Juanita | Feb 23, 2026 | Coffee End Table, Customer Experience, Customization, Entertainment Centers, Georges Difference
Quality can surprise you in the most unusual way. This happened to Greg and Bonnie during their trip to Lancaster County in 1998. Greg enjoys the outdoors and possesses a special interest in forestry. While visiting Columbia visitor’s center they saw a brochure about a furniture manufacturer in Lancaster County and decided to go exploring.
Furniture Manufacturer Discovered
George Martin, the founder of Georges furniture, greeted them at his countryside showroom in Marietta, PA. They enjoyed learning all about the different woods used in making the furniture. From drying the wood to the water-resistant finish-George explained the process of one craftsman building the complete piece of furniture then signed and dated the finished masterpiece. They remember George insisting that they needed to “come and get measured for the chairs.” All furniture is custom made for our customers. George also showed them his antique tractors.
Custom Design
They were so impressed with their visit that they sent the dimensions of a podium designed to hold the family bible. That podium, a coffee table, corner bookshelf with book display, entertainment center, and 2 CD swivel stands, now reside in their home. All signed and dated by our craftsmen.
Early Delivery
What a pleasant surprise that the furniture arrived earlier than estimated. The delivery to South Carolina was the farthest stop of a multi-stop delivery. Greg and Bonnie offered their spare bedroom for Anthony and his wife, Sandy, to stay overnight.
Returned for Quality
On a recent trip after visiting friends in Lancaster, Greg and Bonnie had extra time driving to State College. They stopped by to see the new pieces of furniture since their last visit. A newly designed extending bench and a mission trestle extension table were just a few treasures in the showroom.
Handcrafted Surprise
You never know when quality furniture will surprise you. So many customers search a long time before finding quality and are ecstatic when Georges Furniture appears in their web feed, a brochure, or a family friend. Discover quality handcrafted in America. See expert craftsmen perfecting their craft. Visit soon.
by Juanita | Jan 22, 2026 | Accessories, Customer Experience, Customization, Georges Difference, Gifts, Rocking Chairs
Ginny searched for quality furniture and began her journey on the internet looking for PA furniture maker. One of the first businesses to appear was a furniture maker in Lancaster County. Handmade, solid hardwood, made to order caught Ginny’s attention. After reviewing the website, the decision to take a trip from New Jersey to Georges Furniture brought them to a family-owned business nestled in the cornfields of Lancaster County.
Wheelchair accessible
Upon arriving at George’s, Ginny was greeted with a friendly face, eager to help. She experiences businesses in a different way. Ginny’s cheerful personality blesses those around her even though she is wheelchair bond. George’s showrooms are wheelchair accessible with a small ramp to the main showroom and ground level for the second showroom (Lower level of woodshop). The showrooms provide space between furniture displays to navigate and see the quality of handcraftsmanship. The bathroom in the main showroom is handicapped accessible. The woodshop tour is on the level with a small hill leading up to the shop entrance.
Dried – Handcrafted – Protected
Mike and Ginny enjoyed their purchases over the many years. A corner shelf and towel rack first appeared in their home. Then Mike gave dimensions for a bookcase TV stand. Each heirloom quality furniture is custom made from cherry, walnut, oak and hard maple wood that is dried properly, handcrafted and protected with a water-resistant finish.
“What I love is the quality of the finishes. When you run your hand over any of their pieces, they are so smooth.” -Ginny
Favorite masterpiece
Their beloved piece is the non-tipping rocking chair. It is not too heavy, has a long rock and chases away the stress of a long day. They enjoyed looking at all the different stain colors and choosing the best color for their home.
Ginny’s comments on each beloved pieces of furniture:
A beautiful corner shelf for my vase.
Custom designed TV Cabinet piece which my husband designed with the wonderful craftsmen at George’s furniture.
My husband loves his rocking chair I gave to him. Comfortable and beautiful.
The towel rack: A great way to display my decorative towels in my kitchen.
A custom designed beautiful bookcase which holds lots of treasures.
Informative woodshop Tour
A favorite part of their experience with Georges Furniture is the wood shop tour. Very informative. Loved seeing how the furniture is made. Will never look at furniture the same again. They learned how one craftsman picks out the requested type of wood, planes, joints and sands the wood to create a masterpiece. Then protects with a clear coat of water-resistant finish. Each piece is also signed and dated the artisan.
Brought a Friend
Ginny and Mike love finding quality furniture and brought their neighbor to experience Georges Furniture. If you have not experienced our woodshop tour, we love to explain how we take a rough sawn lumber – dry, handcraft, finish, sign and date- and create a custom heirloom furniture for your living space. Read the reviews of happy customers here. Come visit our showrooms and woodshop at a farm setting in Marietta, PA
by Juanita | Nov 6, 2025 | Accessories, Customer Experience, George's Furniture, Tables
Heard it from a friend that shared it with a co-worker.
What! Heard it from a business partner. Word of mouth is the best communication of quality handcrafted furniture.
Yes this was Harvey’s experience. One day he and a fellow technologist were discussing furniture. How quality furniture made in America is hard to find. The rage at the time was Ikea. Easy to buy but doesn’t hold up. Ikea is great if you want to change your décor every 5 years. However, quality furniture is still available.
Quality Discovered
Mr. Technologist said, “No don’t go to Ikea, you need solid wood furniture. I found a top-quality handcrafted furniture in Marietta, PA, Lancaster County. You have to go to Georges Furniture.”
See for Yourself
Back in 1989, Harvey, with the recommendation of his co-worker, traveled to Lancaster County and found the top-quality handcrafted furniture made in USA. Georges Furniture. Harvey and his wife were amazed at the quality. They saw the craftsmen working and could not wait to receive their new furniture. The furniture was delayed a bit because the wood shop experienced a devastating fire but was back to making furniture in 3 months.
Perfect Delivery
George delivered a table, 4 chairs, 2 captions chairs and 3 leaves to Harvey’s New Jersey home and made sure the furniture was perfect, ready to serve for many years. 5 years later, Mom got in on the action and ordered a low display curio for her cherished treasures.
Endured the test of Time
35 Years and counting. How is the furniture serving the Roseff family? No problems. The strong support structure of the table and chairs weather the large amount of stress in an active family. The water-resistant finish protects the wood allowing the grain to share its natural beauty. No More Water Marks!!
What’s on the Bucket List
Muriel saw Georges Furniture at Kutztown Folk Festival grounds recently. She has her eye on a new Cascading Lamp, designed with cantilever structure and a LED Light. Other new items are an extending bench, charcuterie boards, mission style trestle table and the famous table leaf storage cabinet.
Whether you see Georges at a crafts show or visit the showroom and woodshop in Lancaster County, you will be amazed and maybe overwhelmed by the quality of craftsmanship and ability to custom design each piece to your needs and style.
