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  • We were in the market for a new bedroom set and we had been scouring the internet and the local area for a store that offered handmade furniture. We had been to a lot of stores where you feel you were being dealt with by a used car salesman. Not so at St. Jacobs Furnishings! They have a very professional staff and helped us make our decision. They are very knowledgeable about all of the companies they deal with. This isn't a big box store where you order and you get it from the warehouse in the same day. This is all handmade furniture and comes in 6-10 weeks. This was a very enjoyable process and they are very price competitive as well. We were so happy with the store that we went back one week later and ordered another handmade piece of furniture.

    SHAYNE
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  • Great staff, great service, great products, great quality! We ordered a custom deacon's bench for our dining table. Not only did they not hesitate to build it to our specs, but it was done properly, with quality and craftsmanship in mind, right down to the cut on the face of the wood, to the colour of the finish used! everything with it is perfect! It is now well used, but still looks like new with very little maintenance! Thanks, Bob & team, for a great locally made product! Once we are ready for new pieces, we will definitely be back!

    DWAYNE
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  • We ordered a leather sofa, loveseat and recliner chair and were very pleased with the quality of service and advice given to us by the staff (special thanks to Ben). We greatly appreciated the efficient and friendly service both at the store and by the delivery team. We will certainly recommend your store to others. Will be back again!

    GINNY
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  • These guys are INCREDIBLE!!! The customer service is fantastic and the products are superb. We made a large order with dining room table, sideboard, chairs & captain chairs. Upon deliver we realized that there was an error in what was originally ordered/discussed and finalized on the final bill. Without a question, they immediately reordered knowing that it was important for a very special upcoming occasion to have the replacement. Working in an industry whereby customer service and exceeding expectations is important, admittedly I have HIGH expectations. This is one of the truly rare experiences that a company and it's staff have exceeded my exceptions...it was delightful to experience World Class service and an exceptional product with true craftsmanship. Thank you all!

    MIKE
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  • Have bought so many pieces of furniture here! You pay for what you get! It will last for years to come. I will be passing the barn board pieces to my children!

    MEGHAN
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Solid Wood Mennonite Furniture

Handcrafted, unique, custom furniture - built for how you live. 

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All our solid wood furniture is built locally by Mennonite carpenters throughout Waterloo Region. Old-time traditions and care are put into every piece that is built custom for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

▼Why are some prices not listed?
All our solid wood furniture is built to order by local Mennonites craftspeople. Due to the numerous choices of wood and finish options, all which can affect the product’s price, providing a single retail price can be wildly misleading. Moreover, providing multiple prices can be confusing, so we have chosen not to display pricing online. If there is a particular product you are interested in, please call us at 519-747-1832, or visit our showroom, and we’d be happy to answer all your questions.
◄How long does an order take?
All our products take 6-10 weeks to be produced from the date of ordering. This time-frame is required to ensure quality and coordinate proper finishing schedules between various craftspeople.
◄Do you sell infant or children's furniture?
All our bedroom styles are available in a twin (39") and double (54"). As all of our solid wood furniture is handcrafted to order, we can customize the size of any individual piece to make it friendly for a child's bedroom. We do not offer any infant (ie cribs) furniture. For a customer interested in solid wood infant furniture, we recommend Rooms to Grow (www.roomstogrow.ca), a family-owned business located in Oakville, Ontario. They offer a great variety of quality, solid wood infant furniture.
◄Do you have other store locations?
St. Jacobs Furnishings is a family-owned business run out of Waterloo, Ontario. We currently have one location found on the east end of the St. Jacobs Farmer’s Market.
◄Where is your furniture made?
St. Jacobs Furnishings is a proudly Canadian furniture retailer. All our solid-wood furniture is produced locally by Mennonite craftspeople. We work with about 15 different builders. Some of our Mennonite partners are just small shops of only two or three builders whereas other shops are more industrious with 10+ craftspeople building various styles. While some of our builders do their own finishing, we also have a partnered finishing shop in the Region. Our upholstered goods are from Palliser which manufactures their Canadian products in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
◄What is the difference between old wood and new wood in your barn board furniture?
St. Jacobs Furnishings is proud to offer barn board furniture. We offer our barn board product in both “new” and “old” (reclaimed) wood. “New” wood is harvested pine that has gone through the traditional forestry and lumber process. Barn board furniture made in “new” wood is made to look old and worn, although the wood itself was recently harvested. “Old” wood is wood that has been reclaimed from barns in Southern Ontario. Consequently, each piece of “old” wood furniture has the unique character of the wood within it. Each board has a different story. Some boards are more worn and weathered, splintered, stained or nailed through. “Old” wood furniture is always a unique piece. As “old” wood boards are potentially hundreds of years old, all of our reclaimed wood is kiln dried to ensure they are treated properly beforehand
◄What are the custom options?
All of our solid-wood furniture is hand-produced to order - it does not come from a warehouse. Therefore, each piece can be customized to various degrees. Simple customizations like variations to height or depth are a daily part of our business. More elaborate customizations of unique one-only pieces may be possible, though there are limitations. To know more, please email or visit us here at the store with your custom ideas.
◄What wood options are there?
Our solid wood furniture is typically available in Maple, Brown Maple and Wormy Maple, Oak and ¼ Oak, and Pine. We also have the ability to offer Walnut and Cherry on certain products. Finally, we have a reclaimed barn board product offering that is available in both “new” and “old” wood (see above). On various products, different texturing is an option which can change the appearance of the wood and stain. Moreover, each wood and texturing style stains uniquely, so we have individual stain boards with our regular stains to help guide your choice. As always, it is best to visit the store to personally see and feel the wood and stain.
◄How do I care for my solid wood furniture?
To properly care for wood furniture humidity levels in a house should be maintained around 40% throughout the year. This level is generally achieved by utilizing air conditioners in the summer and humidifiers in the winter. Likewise, furniture should not be placed in direct sunlight to avoid the wood heating up or drying out excessively. As well, furniture should not be placed above or in the path of heat sources which could cause the wood to again dry out and crack. Conversely, solid-wood furniture should not be exposed to overly humid areas of your house like bathrooms. If you are unsure about your furniture please feel free to contact us here at the store, we would be happy to work with you to ensure your solid-wood furniture is passed on to future generations.
◄I have a question that isn’t answered here, where can I get help?
Feel free to get in touch with us at info@stjacobsfurnishings.ca, or give us a call at 519-747-1832 with any additional questions you have and our team will be happy to help. Or, feel free to go to our contact page to submit a request.

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878 Weber St N

Waterloo, ON N2J 4A9

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Friday, 9am - 8pm

Saturday, 9am - 5pm

Sunday, 12pm - 4pm


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