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Furniture and Finishes Manufacturer Links - Real Wood Furniture

Here are the links to the websites of our manufacturers and suppliers. They can be invaluable tools to aid your understanding of the various styles, configurations, wood types and finishing options available. If you see something you like, please visit, call, or e-mail us.  We either have that item in our stores or we can order it for you or we can recommend a similar item to meet your requirements.

Furniture Manufacturers

American Heartland
Every piece is 100% American-made, manufactured in Bowling Green, KY. All products are constructed out of solid wood, with no particle board. American Heartland builds exceptional entertainment and office lines to blend with any style you may have.

Archbold Furniture
Located in Northwest Ohio, Archbold Furniture Company began manufacturing solid wood furniture in the early 1900s and has a reputation for building quality unfinished furniture at affordable prices.

Casual Living Products
Where have all the recycled milk jugs gone?  Quite a few wind up at Casual Living Products Unlimited right here in the USA in New Holland, PA, where they become the primary raw material for the Breezesta line of poly recycled plastic outdoor furniture.  We have been to the plant, and we were impressed.  Breezesta Adirondacks, benches, tables and chairs retain their appearance year after year  no maintenance!  And they're available in such a wide choice of colors, you will most likely want to order yours, but the wait is well worth it.

Country View Woodworking
Where you'll find American-made, handcrafted furniture to satisfy nearly every taste in home furnishings. Amish-built lines featuring traditional favorites as well as today's contemporary trends & styles.

Leisure Lawns
Built on Heritage and Tradition, Leisure Lawns Collection is known for its craftsmanship and quality. In 1987, a young Amish farmer in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, started building wooden lawn furniture as a way to supplement his income. As he began offering them for sale at local farmers markets and shops, the customer interest grew. He began expanding his product line to include more wooden lawn furniture. Years later, the introduction of maintenance-free poly brought more changes to the Leisure Lawns Collection. After 31 years in business, Leisure Lawns Collections is still run by a family member of the Amish farmer who started the business. Leisure Lawns is continuously improving its products and adding new ones. 

International Furniture Direct
Artisan Home Furniture by International Furniture Direct is a case goods manufacturer with factories in Guadalajara and Puebla, Mexico. Our product categories range from Bedroom, Dining, Occasional Tables, Consoles, Bars, Barstools and more. Proudly owned and operated by our Factory owners, IFD is committed to quality and service. Our unique style is characterized by the variety of materials we use, such as wrought iron, real copper and zinc, and exotic woods including mango and South American walnut. All our pieces feature mortise and tenon joinery on solid wood frames, solid wood drawers, ball bearing glides (bedroom collections), and special features like microfiber lining on top drawers of bedroom case pieces. With an experienced operation specialized in hand-crafted, old world looks, you can make sure you are obtaining the best value in hand-crafted, unique pieces.

John Thomas Furniture
John Thomas Furniture is the finished furniture division of Whitewood Industries, offering a select group of dining furniture with factory-finished paint and stain combinations.  If you've come to appreciate the quality and value of unfinished hardwood furniture from Southeast Asia, you'll be equally impressed with these factory-finished selections.

North American
Tennessee North American Wood Furniture  Founded in 2009, North American Wood Furniture was built on the idea that good quality furniture could have style and be affordable. We manufacture furniture customized to meet the needs of the wall in your office space, the corner wall in your living room and or your unique flare for color. Known for our finish options and customization, we take great pride in attention to detail.

Whitewood
We feature unfinished dining tables, chairs, stools, rockers, occasional tables, juvenile furniture, and kitchen islands from Whitewood Industries of Thomasville, North Carolina. These products are manufactured from hardwood components imported from Southeast Asia and assembled in the US. The hardwood is very sturdy and can be finished in various wood stains.

Whittier Wood Products
Whittier Wood Products of Eugene, Oregon, has been manufacturing quality, real wood furniture for more than three generations and has been an industry leader in ready to assemble, ready to finish furniture since 1975. We feature the John Greenleaf Furniture line, constructed of solid alder, and the Chaparral line, constructed of solid pine.

 

Accessory Suppliers

Kentwood Mirrors
Kentwood Manufacturing Company of Grand Rapids, Michigan produces and distributes decorative mirrors in many shapes, sizes, styles and finishes, including solid wood framed mirrors, frameless, painted, chevals, and more.

Finishing / Finishing Materials

AQUA ZAR
AQUA ZAR Water-Based Polyurethane by UGL is an environmentally safe, non-yellowing, clear wood finish specially formulated to protect and beautify your cabinets, furniture, wall paneling, woodwork, etc. It is self-leveling for a smooth finish and dries crystal clear  an ideal finish to use over light colored or white stains. This fast drying, low-odor formula resists most household chemicals and abrasions.

GF Arm-R-Seal Urethane
Oil based Arm-R-Seal Urethane Topcoat by General Finishes is made with only the highest quality urethane resin, making them extremely durable and long lasting. It is formulated to be wiped on with a cloth or applied with a foam brush, thus eliminating drips and sags. It penetrates to provide deep down protection and that "natural" look.

GF Liquid Oil Wood Stains
Wipe-on liquid GF Woods Stains by General Finishes are oil based stains made from the highest quality oils, resins, and pigments to ensure your finishing project will be an easy and rewarding experience. The stain colors are current, exciting and offer a wide range of choices. They can be wiped on and rubbed out as a translucent stain, or painted on for a more solid color finish.

GF Oil Based Gel Stains
GF Gel Stains by General Finishes are thick, topical stains made from the highest quality oils, resins, and pigments and provide rich, deep color. The stain colors are rich and deep - unlike any other oil based stain on the market. 

GF Milk Paints
Water based Milk Paint by General Finishes are made from the highest quality acrylic resins, to ensure your finishing project will be an easy and rewarding experience with long-lasting results. The paint colors are current, exciting and offer a wide range of choices. They can be painted, rolled or sprayed and intermixed with GF water based products.

Olde Century Paints
Olde Century Acrylic Latex Paints by Olde Century Colors of New Carlisle, Indiana represent the best technology available in water based paints. The paint flows on easily and dries to a low, soft sheen finish. You receive all the advantages of a water base including quick drying times, low odor, a non-yellowing finish, and easy soap and water clean-up. Plus, the finish is tough and very washable.

Whitewood Stains
Whitewood Master Finish stains are produced by The Lawrence-McFadden Company for Whitewood Industries and are used extensively in the unfinished furniture industry.