SHEFFIELD FURNITURE & INTERIORS

The true origins of Sheffield Furniture & Interiors go back to 1934 when the supervisor of a Pennsylvania furniture factory took a chance and hired a young man as his new drill press operator. On his first day, he struggled to keep up because one of his arms had been crippled by polio. The supervisor was impressed with the young man’s persistence but knew he would have to let him go. The young man was determined to successfully run the drill press, despite his disability, and came up with an ingenious plan. That young man was my grandfather, Francis Shrawder.

After his shift, Francis told his supervisor that the next day he would outproduce the best operator by double. All he needed was a night in the factory so he could use the machine shop to fit the drill press with a foot lever. His supervisor was skeptical but agreed. Francis worked all night and made good on his promise. His supervisor was so impressed with the new invention that he made Francis the head of quality and efficiency. His first task was to fit every drill press with a foot lever. Within a year, the factory was producing a 3-drawer chest with less than half a man-hour of labor.

Francis Shrawder went on to start a furniture restoration company specializing in repair and refinishing, and his reputation for quality craftsmanship spread. In 1983, my grandfather retired, and my wife Liz and I purchased his shop and planned to build it into a full-service, upscale furniture retailer.

As time passed, Liz and I personally became experts at repairing and refinishing everything from church pews to dining tables to Steinway pianos. In the early 1990s, Liz and I began selling furniture and in 2000, our partner Dave Zartman joined us. With the help of our amazing team, the business has evolved into the Sheffield Furniture & Interiors that today employs approximately 100 people across three locations.

We Are More Than
a Furniture Store

Exceptional Quality and Selection

Today we carry over 100 of the finest furniture brands. Each is carefully considered before we add it to our showrooms to ensure it meets our high standards. And, with so many unique lines, we can assure you of a one-of-a-kind look that is nearly impossible to achieve at box stores.

Award-Winning Interior Designers

Our design team loves what they do, and it shows in every project. Their expertise and creative talent have served a variety of clients, including CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, sports figures, U.S. senators, governors, and those who are just starting out.
We have won many awards including Window Fashion Magazine Vision, Best of Style for Fine Furnishings from Philadelphia Style Magazine, Top 5 Best Furniture Stores from myfoxphilly HOT LIST, Best Furniture Store in Chester County Readers Choice - The Philadelphia Inquirer, Voted Best of the Main Line by the readers of: Main Line Today Magazine, The Main Line Times newspaper, Main Line Life newspaper, and Voted Most Beautiful Furniture Showroom by the Tri-State Home Furnishings Association – just to name a few.

In-House Workroom and Skilled Craftsmen

We provide our customers with unmatched, expert furniture restoration and repair services. Our Master Craftsmen use artisan techniques that have been proven through generations to restore, customize, repair, and refinish the highest quality brands in the industry such as Stickley, Karges, Hickory Chair, and Henredon.

In keeping with my grandfather’s legacy, we hold ourselves and our team to very high standards. The Shrawder family believes in a first-class strategy. We only hire first-class people, purchase from first-class furniture manufacturers, and serve the very best clients. This makes our business fun and ensures a great experience for our clients.

Commitment to excellence remains a family tradition that is being continued by our sons Matt and Joe and Joe’s wife Katie. On behalf of our extended family, I invite you to experience Sheffield and discover for yourself why we are the #1 choice for upscale furniture and interiors in the Philadelphia, PA and Washington, DC regions.

Jim Shrawder
President

A Few Words From Our Clients

We are endlessly grateful to our growing list of loyal Sheffield Furniture clients who regularly refer their friends, family, and business associates. Below, you will find just some of the feedback we have received!