| Deep in the lush green hills of Pennsylvania, in
the heart of one of America's most beautiful natural
forests, the legacy of Pennsylvania House began. For
more than a century, Pennsylvania House has been
making furniture in Lewisburg, a town nestled in the
Susquehanna Valley among the Appalachian foothills
which border the clear waters of the Susquehanna
River. Lewisburg was located a few miles downstream
from the world's richest stands of virgin cherry.
Given the abundant supply of wood and the
means to move it on the river, it is no surprise
the Susquehanna Valley became a 19th century
logging center. From logging to lumber, it was a
natural move into furniture manufacturing. What
is today Pennsylvania House was established in
1887. From the very beginning, the craftspeople
built furniture that was clean, functional and
beautiful, using native woods to create
everything from chairs to carriages.
Today, whatever the advances in technology,
each talented craftsperson still creates
furniture with that same hands-on commitment.
Individual attention to detail continues to be
the hallmark of Pennsylvania House as it moves
into the 21st century. Three principles guide
the Company's course. First, the finest solid
woods are used. Second, for Hallmark Cherry the
styles are classic American traditional designs
with timeless appeal, inspired by the 18th
century furniture that graced the courts of
Europe. Third, the Company is committed to
uncompromising heirloom quality construction.
From modest beginnings, Pennsylvania House
has grown to become one of the best known, most
respected names in American furniture.
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