We build custom hardwood furniture, one piece at a time, out of our shop in Shermans Dale, PA. Every table that leaves here is built to last, not just look good on delivery day, but hold up for decades of daily use.

I started working with wood for as long as I can remember. When I was a kid, I spent time in the garage shop of a family friend, George. My mom would drop me off, and George would teach me by building projects, hands-on, simple, and honest. That’s where I fell in love with working with my hands.

At Hoffer Woodworking, everything we build is made to last for generations. I focus on using locally sourced hardwoods and a blend of traditional joinery with modern techniques to let the natural beauty of the wood shine. It’s the hands on work of creating I love most, seeing each piece come to life and seeing the happiness on my customers' faces when they receive their piece.

Our furniture is made for people who value quality over quantity. Homeowners and businesses who are thoughtful about the pieces they bring into their homes and businesses. People who want something meaningful, something built to gather around for years to come.

What sets us apart?

• In 2025 We mill some of our own lumber from local yard trees, in partnership with tree services around Central PA. Wood that would otherwise be mulched ends up as your dining table instead. We think that's pretty cool.
• We specialize in clean, mid-century and Scandinavian-influenced designs. We're not trying to be everything to everyone, we know what we're good at and we stick to it.
• Richard builds every piece himself. One at a time. It's not a production shop with a crew of five. When you order from us, you know who built your table.
• For local customers in the Mid-Atlantic, we deliver personally. That means we're the ones carrying your table in and making sure it's set up right.

“Built with integrity. Built for generations.” isn’t just a tagline. It’s how I run the business, how I approach each build, and why I use time tested joinery to make sure your grandkids will still be using the furniture we make one day.

If you’re on the fence about custom furniture, I’d simply say this: the quality is unmatched, and every piece is made to your style preferences and space. Its furniture made for you, not for the masses.

If any of this sounds like what you're looking for, we'd love to hear about your project. Get started here.