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It was 1982 and Barbara Silver was working as the Vice President of Cannon Mills, the largest towel manufacturer in the world. On the flip side of this coin was Steven Silver, a linen purchaser for Garden Textile.
Both were masters of their craft, Barbara with her eye for design and natural leadership skills and Steve with his passion for business and fiery sales ambition. One could only assume it would be inevitable that these two titans of the linen industry would meet by natural causes but a sales rep at Cannon Mills decided to jump the gun. After introducing the two of them, love at first sight took its course and they were married 6 months later.
Thus began the start to not just a happy marriage, but a most profitable business partnership as well. Combining their respective skills and experience in the linen industry, they opened their own place of business called “Jenny’s Interiors” (named after their newly born daughter, Jennifer) in Philadelphia, PA.
Together the business flourished. Their skill sets complemented each other like satin on silk sheets and the company thrived. Barbara handled the operations while Steve prospected and managed accounts. Their customers loved the selection, the quality, and the genuine experience of doing business with the Silvers.
After years of success, expansion was inevitable. Jenny’s Interiors became not just a place for linens, carpets and blinds, but also served as a furniture distributor. Their current customers loved the fact that their favorite vendor was becoming a one-stop shop and prospective customers were lining up at the door.
In 2006, their North Carolina based furniture supplier who made the expansion possible, Jordan Lumber, was on the verge of closing its doors. Because Barbara and Steve were such a big client and had such a great relationship with Jordan Lumber, they presented them with the opportunity to keep the factory open by buying them out.
The decision was an easy one, and thus gave way to Jess Crate Furniture on August 9th, 2006. Fast forward to present day and Jess Crate is a proud manufacturer of high quality, handcrafted furniture servicing dozens of industries such as camps, college dorms, firehouses, correctional facilities and many more. Because we both manufacture and distribute all of our own furniture we are able to provide high quality products at industry leading prices. All of this was made possible by Barbara Silver, Steve Silver, and of course, the salesman who introduced them back in 1982.
Testimonials
Trusted By Our Clients
From our first interaction to the final assembly and installation, working with Jess Crate Furniture was an absolute delight! Their team provided exceptional customer service throughout the selection and ordering process, and their support continued seamlessly afterward, promptly addressing all our questions. The quality of their products surpasses anything else we've encountered in the industry, and the items we purchased look stunning in our space. I wholeheartedly recommend Jess Crate Furniture, confident that your experience will be as outstanding as ours!
Tracy L. Gorman President / CEO
I worked with Brittany when we were purchasing furniture for our retreat center. She was very helpful and responded quickly to phone calls and emails. She was particularly helpful when I was trying to choose fabric colors. The furniture is both beautiful and comfortable. We're very happy with the whole process.
Elaine Austin
I love that their products are made here in the USA, and that they actually let me come try things out—| was laying on mattresses, pulling open drawers, and really testing the furniture to see if it would hold up to the rough and tumble of camp. When we did have an issue, they were quick to step in and fix it, which made it feel like they were part of our camp team. Honestly, what I appreciate most is our rep, Brittany-she's always available, problem-solving, and she gets the craziness of camp schedules and budgets. That understanding made choosing them an easy decision.
Jolly Corley
Our furniture was delivered yesterday! My facilities staff helped unload and were seriously impressed with the quality of the furniture! We're so pleased with it all. We're so happy with this order and with the couches, coffee tables, and end tables we ordered last year. We get tons of compliments and fully expect them to last for years! You'll hear from us in the future!
Lake Forest Ranch
Our furniture in Kingswood looks great! You have very happy customers and we were impressed!
Main Camp Experience Customer