ABOUT US
We are a family-owned, Canadian Company that provides local, handcrafted Canadian furniture. St. Jacobs Furnishings strives to provide high quality furniture that will last you and your family for generations.
For almost 40 years, we've worked with over 16 local builders throughout Waterloo Region and surrounding areas.
Our beginnings correlate with the origins of the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market. What is now our store's building was once the entire indoor market full of vendors - including a small section with Old Order Mennonite furniture pieces. Furniture was a secondary industry for the Old Order Mennonites at that time. They would bring some of their early creations of solid oak and pine tables, along with their livestock, for auction next door.
Since then we’ve expanded, but we maintain our hold onto these traditions. Our work with experienced and knowledgeable local Mennonite builders means we are able to offer a wide selection of solid wood designs ranging from traditional to contemporary to rustic. Due to the nature of wood furniture, each piece is built to order for the customer. This means we can customize each order's size, wood and finish.
Hand-Finished Quality
All our solid wood furniture is hand-finished with traditional methods, dating back to our early days in the St. Jacobs Farmers' Market. Originally, all the finishing on the furniture was done right on-site by hand with paint brushes. Our builders’ shops were small, often just a part of a driving shed that would also house farm equipment and winter wood storage. Today this process has changed, but our dedication to old world traditions and quality continues to stay the same.
What we Offer
This commitment to quality ensures that all of our furniture is handcrafted solid wood, primarily utilizing dovetailing construction. Our furniture is offered in various wood types, including:
- Oak and ¼ Cut Oak
- Maple & Brown Maple
- Wormy Maple
- Pine
- Black Walnut & Cherry (select cases)
We are also an authorized seller of these brands:
Aurora Furniture, Design With Comfort, Natuzzi Editions, Stylus Sofas, Palliser Furniture, Amisco, Sealy Canada, Stearns & Foster, Tempur-Pedic and Kalora Interiors.
Get in Touch with Us
Send us a message, visit us in store, or give us a call at 519-747-1832 with any inquiries.