by Juanita | Jan 8, 2018 | George's Furniture, Team Bio
Shop Foreman Bob Aungst has been with George’s Furniture for 32 years. Bob has always enjoyed the pleasures of woodworking, so when George’s Furniture offered him a job, he wanted to give it a try as a career.
Before Bob worked at George’s, his family used the meadow on the furniture business’s property to pasture their heifers. Bob and George got to know one another as Bob would come to the wood shop to collect shavings for his cattle bedding, as well as visiting the showroom that was located in Elizabethtown.
Bob’s favorite part of working for George’s Furniture is watching a piece of rough lumber transform into a beautiful piece of handmade furniture. His absolute favorite project was a specially designed raised panel rolltop desk.
In his free time, Bob enjoys gardening and hunting.
by Juanita | Jan 3, 2018 | Events, George's Furniture
George’s Furniture is excited to announce that we have been selected to display a variety of handcrafted items at the 102nd PA Farm Show this weekend. The 2018 show runs from January 6 to 13 at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.
The Wood Mobile will be sponsoring the display and we are thrilled to partner with them once again. The Wood Mobile has requested George’s Furniture—as well as other wood businesses—to display something unique. We will be showing our walnut blend extension table, as well as our hickory coffee table and end tables. Our unique walnut blend grain is extremely eye-catching and will definitely be a great conversation starter at gatherings in your home. Our walnut blend extension table can grow up to 13 or 21 feet long!
We hope you enjoy seeing our one-of-a-kind, handmade furniture up close! We know you’ll enjoy the beauty of the natural wood grain.
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by Juanita | Jan 2, 2018 | George's Furniture, Tables
The new year has arrived, and along with it comes a refreshing opportunity to restart. The staff at George’s Furniture loves this time of year—not only for its optimistic nature but for the crisp winter air that surrounds us during this season.
What better way to usher in 2018 than to invest in our handcrafted, nationally recognized “Just Keeps Growing” extension table for your dining room. This custom-built hardwood table is designed with love to meet all of your family’s dining and entertaining needs. This cozy addition to your home begins at 42 inches wide and 50 inches long, but can quickly and easily be transformed into an extension table capable of growing to a length of 21 feet.
We realize that family and friends may come and go, so a lengthy table may not always be necessary. A table that “grows” is perfect for all occasions throughout this new year. We have matching storage racks or cabinets available which provide you with a compact and convenient place to store your extension leaves until your next big family gathering.
Start the new year off right by treating your family to a product of the highest quality—one that will serve not only your dining and gathering needs, but a long-lasting heirloom which can be passed down through generations.
Give us a call today at 1-800-799-1685, and allow us to design your perfect table.
by Juanita | Dec 30, 2017 | George's Furniture, Team Bio
Designer and Salesman Anthony Heisey has been working for George’s Furniture for 29 years. “My great grandfather, grandfather, and father all had an interest in trees and woodworking,” he explains. His childhood home had a small shop in the basement which he used, and he enjoyed shop classes for his four-year high school career.
The team at George’s Furniture work together to produce high quality pieces, keeping each other accountable to the handcrafted standards. Anthony has thoroughly enjoyed the projects that have crossed his path, but one in particular that stands out is the walnut and maple laminated crutches he built to a custom size. He’s also had the chance to design a coffee table that was a display for a snake.
When he’s not designing furniture or assisting customers, Anthony enjoys being involved with the Boy Scouts as a Scoutmaster. He also enjoys the outdoors—hiking, biking, bird watching, and kayaking—as well as his small fish pond which he enjoys maintaining.
by Juanita | Nov 6, 2017 | George's Furniture, Team Bio
Craftsman/finish Technician
Jay Wagner has been with George’s Furniture for 19 years. Jay loves the variety of the furniture industry, and the uniqueness which comes from our company. Since we build everything by hand using original designs, no two pieces are alike.
A New Journey
Everyday is a new journey, according to Jay, and he loves the variety of tasks throughout each workday. Each job takes on its own unique personality with varying designs, stains, finishes, and purposes.
Most Interesting Projects
The most interesting projects that Jay has worked on were wooden foot prints which competitive boat rowers place their feet on when rowing and sculling, and a deluxe Scrabble board as well as a Wobble board.
In His Free Time
Jay is a basketball and volleyball coach, and he loves playing Scrabble, volleyball, and volunteering at the Youth Center.
