Experts also suggest that materials really count when it comes to American-made furniture. “There are rigorous industrial and manufacturing standards in the natural materials market within the U.S. that aren’t as stringent everywhere else,” explains Robin Burrill, president and CEO of Signature Home Services. To find the best made-in-America furniture, we considered factors such as their materials, craftsmanship, return policies, shipping options, and product variety. Our favorite American-made furniture brands include Floyd and Burrow, which both offer modular furniture for reasonable prices, as well as classic brands like Stickley and Vaughan-Bassett. Here, the best American-made furniture to add to your home. Floyd furniture is shipped to your doorstep via standard ground shipping, and you’ll have to put it together yourself (don’t worry, assembly is actually quite easy). You can return unwanted products within 30 days, but keep in mind that there’s a 10 percent restocking fee, and everything needs to be in its original packaging. If you want to return a made-to-order item, such as a sofa, note that it will be subject to a 50 percent processing fee, unfortunately. Floyd still does its part to help the environment, as well, with a variety of sustainability initiatives. As of 2022, it’s one of the first carbon-neutral furniture brands, and in the coming years, the brand plans to launch a resale and refurbishment program to extend the useful life of its products. Because everything from Maiden Home is hand-crafted, the brand does explain that there are potential size tolerances—the final piece may be up to a 1-inch difference from the dimensions listed. (Fabric colors and wood finishes may differ slightly, as well.) Depending on what you purchase, the furniture will either be shipped via standard ground carriers or delivered through a white glove service, which includes assembly in your home. Burrow offers free ground shipping on all orders, and it has a collection of ready-to-ship furniture that can be at your door in just a few short weeks. The prices are middle-of-the-road, and the brand offers a 30-day return period for its products. However, there are a few caveats to keep in mind if you decide to send a piece back. Specifically, there’s a 10 percent return shipping fee, and if you don’t have the original packaging, it bumps up to 20 percent. In addition to furniture, Schoolhouse sells lighting, housewares, hardware, and decor, and many of its materials are ethically sourced from around the globe. The brand does sell select products that it doesn’t craft in-house, so you’ll want to read the fine print if you’re specifically looking for American-made furniture. Additionally, be sure to look at each item’s individual return policy, as some furniture pieces cannot be returned. The Joinery offers bedroom, living room, office, and dining room furniture in a variety of both classic and contemporary designs, and you can customize the size and finish of any products to perfectly fit your space. As an added bonus, The Joinery is a certified B Corp, which means it adheres to high standards for social and environmental performance. The downside of shopping from this brand is that the prices are premium (to be expected considering the quality), and the lead times are often longer than five months. In addition to its dedication to quality, Stickley prioritizes sustainability—the brand partners with lumber suppliers that practice selective harvesting, wastes minimal materials, and participates in the Sustainable Furnishings Council. Most of its furniture is backed by a limited lifetime warranty, with the exception being dining and office chairs. Unfortunately, Stickley furniture can’t be purchased online through the brand’s website. Instead, you’ll have to visit one of their physical locations or another furniture store that carries the brand. Allform solely sells armchairs and sofas, all of which have the same basic silhouette, but if you like the look of its products, you can tailor the design in a variety of ways. You’re able to adjust features like the upholstery fabric, leg finish, and configuration, and while your new sofa will arrive via regular ground shipping, the good news is that it can be assembled without any tools. In case you weren’t sold on the high-quality solid wood furniture, this brand participates in a “One for One" program, where it plants a tree to replace every one that it harvests. Additionally, more than 99 percent of the lumber used comes from within 500 miles of the factory, helping to minimize shipping-related pollution. This is another brand that doesn’t sell its products online but is carried by a wide range of furniture stores across the country. Despite the fact that every piece of furniture is custom, the brand has a more generous return policy than most. It has a 365-day home trial where you can live with the product and decide if it’s right for you, and if you decide you don’t like the product, you can return it for a refund minus an “environmental fee” that’s 25 percent of the purchase price. If you know it’s not for you right away, you can initiate a return within 14 days and only get charged a 10 percent fee. While its custom furniture can have several months of wait time, Vermont Woods Studio does have a few collections of “quick ship” designs that are often available in a few weeks. The brand only delivers to the contiguous U.S. (which means no Alaska or Hawaii), and if you choose to return your purchase, you’ll be responsible for return shipping, as well as a 25 percent restocking fee. Simplicity sofas are made to order, and you’ll likely wait around a year for delivery. When your product is ready, the brand offers free threshold shipping (with an option to upgrade to white glove delivery), and your sofa can be assembled in minutes without any tools needed. If pieces of your sofa wear out over time, the brand is able to replace individual components like the arms, base, and cushions—great for keeping furniture out of the landfill—but keep in mind that it doesn’t accept returns on any of its products. When you purchase furniture from Eastvold, such as the stunning Mora Credenza, you’re able to select the type of wood you’d like used—in this case, you have the choice between walnut, white oak, and blackened ash. If you have an idea for a piece of furniture that you can’t find anywhere, the brand will also work with you to create a fully custom order. Eastvold does offer the option for rush orders if you need the furniture ASAP, but be prepared to pay a premium price for the top-tier craftsmanship. Much of the brand’s furniture qualifies for free curbside shipping, and on average, most items are ready to ship in around 12 weeks. Because everything is made to order, the brand doesn’t accept returns. And while the majority of products available on the James+James website are built by the brand, there are select items, such as the rug section, that they don’t manufacture. Keep this in mind if you’re specifically looking for American-made designs. When you shop at Home Reserve, you’re able to select the exact fabric and furniture configuration you want, and many of the fabrics are even machine-washable, which is ideal for homes with pets or kids. Every component can be replaced if it ever breaks or wears out, allowing you to use the sofa for longer, and you can even purchase new upholstery fabric to change the look of your furniture. Every seat has built-in storage to stash living room accessories, and the brand offers a unique 30-day trial where you’re able to test out just one seat section to see if you like it. All of Emblem’s furniture is contract grade, meaning it’s designed to withstand the demands of high-use commercial spaces. This durability is ideal for busy homes, and all the pieces are designed and manufactured in California. Most furniture ships in around three weeks for a flat rate, and everything is backed by a five-year warranty. However, the brand doesn’t have a return policy listed, except to note that shipping damage must be reported within 14 days. To make sure you love your furniture, Fyrn offers a number of unique buying options. First, you can order a free “design kit,” which includes samples of all the wood finishes, bracket colors, and leather colors. The brand also offers a three-week in-home trial on a single chair, and if you decide you don’t like it, you can return it with no fees. There’s even a buy-back program to help prevent usable furniture from ending up in the landfill. When you buy Sabai furniture, such as The Essential Sofa, you’re able to customize the upholstery fabric, leg finish, and cushion style. It will ship in around four to five weeks and arrives in flat-packed boxes with components you’ll need to assemble. You can return furniture within 30 days for a $50 pickup fee, and the brand also has a buy-back program to keep its products out of landfills. The metal furniture from Bend Goods can be used both inside and outside, and if you want to make the seating more comfortable, the brand offers seat pads for all their different chair designs. Most of the designs are in stock and ready to ship within a few days, though orders with custom colors may take several weeks. If you decide you don’t like your purchase, you can return it within 10 days for a full refund or within 30 days for a 20 percent restocking fee.
Local Manufacturers
One of the most compelling reasons to buy American-made furniture is to support your local economy and to cut down on carbon emissions from the transport of materials and finished goods. But the U.S. is a big country, so strive to source your furniture from local manufacturers to cut down on the environmental footprint of your furniture and to support your local community of craftsmen and businesspeople. Prioritize manufacturers who use locally and sustainably sourced materials whenever possible, such as felled urban trees.
Quality and Cost
Buying quality furniture from locally based companies with local materials may cost more than big box stores. One way to mitigate the cost of handcrafted furniture in an age of mass production is to look for companies that use a direct-to-consumer model that are not subject to retail markups by cutting out the middle man. Look for furniture manufacturers who use quality materials to make goods that are designed to last more than a lifetime with proper care.
Why Trust The Spruce?
This article was written by Camryn Rabideau, a freelance writer and product tester for The Spruce. While researching American furniture brands, she spoke with Robin Burrill of Signature Home Services about the benefits of made-in-America furniture. She also has firsthand experience with a few of the brands on this list, including Stickley and Vaughan-Bassett, and she also used insights from other product testers from The Spruce. While selecting American-made furniture brands for this list, she evaluated companies on factors such as their product selection, material quality, construction techniques, return policies, customization options, and lead times. She also prioritized brands that use locally sourced materials to make their furniture.
