ENRICO'S STORY

Enrico Bartolini’s start in the furniture industry is firmly rooted at home – an idea that he conceived with a friend took shape because of his family. Bartolini was 25 years old and working as a carpenter when a friend asked for help building a table for a client of his boss.

Without much experience, but a tremendous amount of determination, he cleaned out his parents’ two-car garage and set up a small wood shop and finishing room. After taking over the back side of the garage and his grandmother’s garden, he asked his mother, a skilled seamstress, to set up a table and cutting room in their small basement. She agreed and guided him through the process of making cushions for his furniture.

Bartolini went from a sole proprietor, churning out original designs in his parents’ home to employing over 30 people and establishing his own factory in less than two years. At one point he had over 140 employees. Bartolini was credited with being the leader in the Ready-To-Assemble (RTA) furniture industry across the United States and parts of the world. 

Enrico revamped to a smaller operation in the 90s as most of the furniture industry moved overseas. In the mid 2010s, he noticed that his designs were being sought after on the antique market. It was at this point that Enrico decided to shift gears once again, this time with his son, and start designing custom, one-of-a-kind pieces that his customers and their families could enjoy for generations. 

Still based in his hometown in Northeastern Pennsylvania, Enrico Bartolini continues to craft his pieces from home for homes all over the world.