At Vermont Woods Studios, we believe that the furniture you bring into your home should reflect not only your style but also your values. For us, that means celebrating American craftsmanship, supporting local artisans, and protecting the forests that make this work possible.
Every piece we sell is built from responsibly sourced, sustainably harvested North American hardwoods— never tropical rainforest wood. By choosing American-made furniture, you’re helping reduce the environmental impact of overseas shipping, supporting fair labor practices, and investing in heirloom-quality pieces designed to last for generations.
But the truth is: not every brand that advertises “Made in USA” lives up to that promise. Some companies continue to produce high-quality furniture domestically, while others have shifted much of their production overseas, leaving customers confused about what they’re really buying.
In this guide, we’ll share 20 of the best American furniture makers— from well-known household names to small artisans and our own Vermont partners— along with a few brands to approach with caution if your goal is to really buy American-made. Our goal is to help you make informed choices, support genuine American craftsmanship, and make sure that your furniture purchases align with your values of sustainability and integrity.
Our Vermont Vendor Partners
1. Maple Corner Woodworks
Maple Corner Woodworks crafts solid cherry, maple, and walnut furniture in Vermont. Known for clean lines and impeccable joinery, their pieces strike a balance between traditional craftsmanship and Shaker-inspired design.
2. Vermont Furniture Designs
Vermont Furniture Designs is committed to heirloom-quality furniture with customizable finishes and designs. Using locally sourced hardwoods, they create beds, tables, and storage pieces with meticulous attention to function and detail.
3. Copeland Furniture
Copeland combines modern, minimalist design with Vermont craftsmanship. Their sustainable practices include using FSC-certified woods and eco-friendly finishes, appealing to customers who want both design and ethics.
4. Lyndon Furniture
Lyndon Furniture focuses on a range of designs from classic to contemporary, built in Vermont from solid hardwoods. Their collections highlight timeless forms built to endure generations.
5. Vermont Folk Rocker
The Vermont Folk Rocker is a celebrated hand-made rocking chair with remarkable comfort and craftsmanship. Built from domestic hardwoods, it embodies the tradition of Vermont woodworking with a playful yet functional twist.
Heritage Brands
6. Avocado
Avocado makes sustainable wood furniture by hand in Los Angeles, California. Known for their organic mattresses, they’ve expanded into solid-wood bed frames, nightstands, and dressers, all built in their own woodshop. Their focus is on renewable materials and transparent sourcing.
7. Thomas Moser
Thos. Moser has been handcrafting solid wood furniture in Maine since 1972. Each piece— whether a dining table, chair, or desk— is built with heirloom-quality joinery and a Shaker-inspired design philosophy. Their work is celebrated for its timeless elegance and meticulous craftsmanship.
8. Stickley
L. & J.G. Stickley has been a benchmark for American furniture since 1900. Based in New York and North Carolina, they’re known for Mission and Arts & Crafts styles with mortise-and-tenon joinery and hand-rubbed finishes.
9. BenchMade Modern
BenchMade Modern offers customizable sofas, sectionals, and chairs, all built to order in Dallas, Texas. Customers can choose lengths, fabrics, and cushion styles, making it one of the most design-flexible American upholstery makers.
10. La-Z-Boy
La-Z-Boy may surprise some readers: while parts and fabrics are imported, much of their upholstery and recliner production is still done in U.S. factories, particularly in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Ohio.
Small Artisans
11. Blacktail Studio
Blacktail Studio in Portland, Oregon, is known for live-edge tables and resin “river” designs. Artisan Cam Anderson crafts each piece by hand, often from salvaged or locally sourced hardwoods. The result is functional furniture that doubles as art.
12. Applewoods Studio & Gallery
Applewoods in Marlboro, Vermont, specializes in using spalted and burled woods. Founded by David and Michelle Holzapfel in 1976, the studio transforms irregular logs and branches into furniture and vessels that celebrate wood’s natural quirks.
13. ShackletonThomas
ShackletonThomas of Bridgewater, Vermont, builds fine furniture with hand-carved details and traditional joinery. Using domestic hardwoods like cherry, maple, and walnut, they produce everything from beds to rocking chairs, blending artistry with Vermont’s woodworking heritage.
14. Charles Ogg
Charles “Chip” Ogg creates bespoke furniture featuring both utility and carved embellishments inspired by nature. His work demonstrates how fine art carving can integrate seamlessly with traditional Vermont furniture-making.
Contemporary Makers
15. ClearLake Furniture
ClearLake in Ludlow, Vermont, builds custom furniture that blends traditional woodworking with contemporary designs. Each piece is tailored to the client, emphasizing personalization and sustainability.
16. Pompy
Pompy (based in Pennsylvania) specializes in artisan-level dining tables and cabinetry, using solid American hardwoods and handcrafted joinery. Their clean, bold styles appeal to design-savvy buyers.
17. Built by Newport
Built by Newport in Newport, Vermont builds custom, made-to-order furniture with a focus on high-end dining tables and cabinetry. They highlight regional craftsmanship and sustainable hardwoods.
18. Lane Furniture
Once a hallmark of American-made furniture, Lane has closed its U.S. plants and much of its production is now overseas. Buyers drawn to the brand’s history may be disappointed to learn their modern purchases aren’t typically made domestically.
19. Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen manufactures in several U.S. facilities, but also in Mexico and Honduras. While some lines are still American-made, others are not. Consumers should verify where a specific piece originates.
20. Bassett Furniture
Bassett maintains some U.S. production, but many products are imported. Like Ethan Allen, the brand promotes its heritage while offering collections that may not be fully domestic.
Recommendations
If your goal is to buy American-made, take time to ask questions and dig deeper than simply shopping by a brand’s reputation. Some companies manufacture certain lines domestically, but outsource others, creating confusion for buyers who assume the entire brand represents American craftsmanship. We recommend always asking where a specific piece is built, what materials are used, and whether the joinery and finishes reflect true artisan methods.
In our experience, price is often a reliable indicator: handcrafted, U.S.-made hardwood furniture costs more than mass-produced imports. If something seems too good to be true, such as a “solid wood” bedroom set at a bargain-basement price, for example, it’s worth questioning its origin. Longer lead times and premium pricing are the reality of authentic domestic furniture.
Brands to Approach with Caution
Some well-known furniture names rely heavily on overseas production, but still trade on American heritage branding. For example, Ethan Allen and Bassett do make certain collections in the U.S., but many of their products are imported. Others, like Lane, once proudly built in America, now have little or no U.S. production. These companies aren’t necessarily poor choices for buyers who prioritize price or style variety, but if supporting local artisans and domestic manufacturing is your goal, you may wish to look elsewhere.
Additionally, big-box brands that advertise “Made in USA” often use phrasing like “assembled in USA,” which can mean the majority of parts are sourced abroad. Being an informed consumer means reading the fine print and asking direct questions about sourcing and production.
At Vermont Woods Studios, we partner directly with Vermont artisans to create sustainable, heirloom-quality furniture you can feel good about. Each piece is made to order from responsibly harvested North American hardwoods— never imported rainforest wood— so you can invest in furniture that lasts while protecting the planet.
