Jim and Liz Shrawder
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.
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.
Shrawder Restorations
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
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!
Great customer service. My designer
patiently and thoughtfully listened to my
needs and helped me identify the right
kind of furniture for my space. Delivery
was seamless and the quality of the product
delivered was excellent.
Awilda Sepulveda
Herndon, VA
The delivery process went very well.
Lauren Sweeley, our design consultant,
was also onsite for the delivery.
She provided exceptional service
during every aspect of the furniture
selection and delivery process. Lauren
was a delight to work with.
Mark and Elizabeth Moyer
Elverson, PA
Outstanding selection and service are
the hallmarks of Sheffield Furniture.
We are very pleased with our beautiful
Stickley pieces.
Roger and Joann Lawson
Fredericksburg, PA
Welcome to Sheffield Furniture & Interiors, "One of the Largest Stickley Furniture Dealers in the World."
Sheffield offers so much more than the average furniture store. Yes, we carry the top name brand furniture lines such as Stickley, Stressless, American Leather, Baker Furniture, and Hickory Chair. We even have world-famous designer collections from Christopher Guy, Suzanne Kasler, Mariette Himes Gomez, Thomas Pheasant, Alexa Hampton, Thomas O'Brien, Ralph Lauren, and Barbara Barry. Yes, we are one of the largest dealers of Stickley fine furniture and handmade Oriental rugs in the world, and yes, we have been named the "Most Beautiful Showroom" in the Tri-State area, "Best of the Main Line" for Furniture, as well as "Best of the Main Line" Window Treatments. But none of the above is what makes Sheffield different... We are different because of our excellent service and our diverse team of professional interior designers and interior design consultants.
For more than 60 years, Sheffield has offered best-in-class service and products to our clients, from homes on Philadelphia's Main Line to the Jersey & Delaware Shores, from the peaks of the Rockies to the sands of the Turks in Caicos, and even to as far as Europe and South Africa.
Our talented interior design teams have enabled us to uphold our long-standing reputation as "The Best of the Main Line." Our design team's main objective is to assist all of our clients in attaining their "Dream Home." We recognize that each individual has a different vision of the perfect home. Our Sheffield interior designers work very closely with their clients. They will spend time listening, learning, and discovering their needs, wants, and dreams. Only with this information can they best guide a client in making selections that will be the best choice for their particular desires.
Our interior designers also assist our clients with custom window treatments, bed linens, wood blinds, shutters, wallpaper and paint selections, carpeting, and Oriental rug selections. After the final delivery, they will go to the home and place lighting and accessories to add a finishing touch. Please visit our Interior Design page to learn more about the benefits of our interior designers.
We welcome you to explore our site... It offers a glimpse of who we are and what we can provide. But we encourage you to experience Sheffield Furniture & Interiors for yourself. Only by a personal visit can you fully appreciate the vast selections of furniture and home accessories we offer. If you prefer to set up a private appointment, don't hesitate to contact our showroom manager.
Visit us today in our beautiful Malvern, PA showroom.
Sheffield Furniture & Interiors Stores in Malvern PA, Rockville MD, Dulles VA
Our stores have closed temporarily. Our Design Centers are open by appointment for design projects.
You may call the store and leave a message, or you may schedule with a designer on-line. We are available during normal business hours to help with design projects via email and teleconferencing. Thank you for your understanding.
For information on deliveries please call: 610-922-5300 x210 or email delivery@sheffieldfurniture.com.
For information on window treatment installations please call: 610-922-5300 x112 or email: swatson@sheffieldfurniture.com.
For customer service please call: 610-922-5300 x214 or email: kkurczewski@sheffieldfurniture.com.
For additional contacts please see: https://www.sheffieldfurniture.com/main/contact.html.