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Jess Crate Furniture
It’s that time of year again! We’ll be running multiple specials from now until the end of the year! Speak with your sales representative for exclusive discounts. Whether it’s bed frames, mattresses, storage, or linens, we’re certain we have the solution for your organization.
Bed Bug Resistant Beds, Bunks, & Mattresses
Furniture Made In America
Durable Furniture Made for Heavy Use
Top Of The Line products
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UPHOLSTERY
Our fully upholstered furniture runs in two separate lines. Contract Upholstery features an array of furniture styles & fabrics that are shipped fully assembled. Our Simple Assembly line is delivered in pieces and can be assembled without tools
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Crate
Beds & Bunks, Tables, Seating,Chests, Dressers, Storage, & Specialized Jess Crate Collections
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Mattresses & Linens
Mattress Sizes: 30 x 75 Camp 36 x 80 Hospital 39 x 75 Twin 39 x 80 Twin XL 54 x 75 Full 60 x 80 Queen 76 x 80 King Thickness Options: 5” Fiber, 6” Real Foam, 9” Innerspring Covers: Navy Nylon, Green Vinyl, Gray Rip Stop Accessories: Wash Cloths, Sheets, Bath Towels, Bed Bug Covers, Comforters, Polar Fleece Blankets, Staph Check Pillow
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Laminate
Our newest collection is our Contract Laminate Collection! Laminate with durability and a fresh new look. Geared towards contract use of hotels, conference centers, group homes, and more.
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BEHAVIORAL
Specifically made for Behavioral Health facilities, Correctional facilities, Residential Institutions,& all extreme environments
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Our products
DURABLE
Jess Crate Furniture is designed to withstand the heavy use and abuse that commercial facilities demand, all while reflecting the beautiful wood grain and classical styles seen in residential settings. This product has been known to last 10, 15, even 20 years in the field with daily use by students, campers, families, children, and pets. We have many repeat customers, as well as customers who hand down their furniture to friends and family. We additionally offer replacement parts and cushions so that you can continue to use the furniture you have come to love throughout generations. Our furniture can be easily refinished with a piece of sandpaper, a brush, and a can of stain.
PERSONALIZED
We can customize our products to be compatible to other brands of products that you thought were now non-existent. To help you save money and avoid the cost of complete replacement bedrooms, we can come out, measure, and tell you what you have and match it, allowing you to utilize your existing furniture. Once you have chosen your furniture, choose your fabrics and finishes! We provide a wide variety of options to customize your furniture to fit your taste and room.
ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY
More trees are planted than are harvested each year here, which creates and maintains resources for future generations of wildlife preservation and recreation. Our stains and lacquer finishes are completely water-based. They have no harmful effects on the environment outdoors or indoors.
FACTORY DIRECT PRICING
Because we own our factory, you will get the best prices without compromising on quality, and all of our wood furniture is made in the USA. Our knowledgeable, in-house sales representatives are here to provide you with outstanding customer service from start to finish.
HAND CRAFTED & AMERICAN MADE
Each piece of Jess Crate Furniture is handcrafted in our North Carolina factory. With over twenty years of experience, our craftsmen know the skill and attention to detail for each piece of furniture. Jess Crate Furniture is made from the Southern Yellow Pine tree, harvested from the most densely covered forest in North Carolina. Our pine is dried to our specifications of less than 10% moisture content for added stability, durability, and long life. Furniture panels are edge-glued in our own laminating plant with a premium wood glue. During sub-assembly, each piece is secured with screws, glue, and nails. Afterwards, edges are routed for attractive water-based lacquer finishes. Our sanding and finishing teams go over each piece by hand to give a smooth custom six-step finish. Cushions are constructed of high-density polyurethane foam. Zippered upholstery materials are available in a variety of styles, colors, and materials, all hand-sewn for a custom fit.
Our Story
A Profitable Partnership Begins
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.
Expansion into a One-Stop Shop
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.
The Opportunity to Save a Supplier
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 Birth of Jess Crate Furniture
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.
Our Recent Projects
New Housing Ohio
New Housing Ohio
Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission
Martinsburg Union Rescue Mission
Fernwood Cove
Fernwood Cove
Evansville Rescue Mission
Evansville Rescue Mission
Our Factory
Once the lumber passes quality inspection, it is sent to the cutting station. Here the wood will be finely cut into various shapes and sizes to accommodate everything from dining room tables to ladder-end bunk beds.
After the lumber is cut, it is taken to the routing station. At the routing station, the wood will be cut and chiseled so that no sharp edges remain. All of our products have smooth, radiant edges and that is thanks to the workers at the routing station. As much as we love to boast about the durability of our furniture, we pride ourselves on our safety methods as well.
With the wood cut and the edges round and smooth, the next step is the sanding. The wood will be sanded again two more times after this stage but for now, each individual piece is put into a 6 foot wide machine called a wide belt sander.
Now that the first stage of sanding is complete, it’s time to assemble the furniture. Depending on the product, the wood will now either be stapled, nailed, or glued together – sometimes a combination of all three methods is used. All assembled items will endure a vigorous strength test to ensure maximum durability.
After the furniture is assembled, it’s time for another sanding. However, this time it will be hand sanded instead of going through the wide belt sander. The reason for this is because now that the product is fully assembled, every detail from here on out has to be carefully done by hand.
With the 2nd sanding complete, the furniture is now taken to the stain booth. The stain booth will spray a water based stain across the furniture. The most commonly used stain is Aged Honey but the colors of the stain are completely interchangeable.
The staining is a two-step process. Now that the first stain is complete, it’s time to sand the furniture for the third and final time. Much like the 2nd staining, this will also be done by hand. The purpose of sanding after the first stain is because the first stain is merely a base. In the final sanding, every aspect of the wood must be accounted for and be as smooth as possible. Once this is confirmed, the product is taken to the staining booth for the final time.
Now that the 2nd stain has been applied, the product is basically complete. It’s time to add the finishing touches. The lacquer station is where the custom lacquer finishes are carefully applied to the furniture. It is a timely procedure but it is also well worth it, as the lacquer finish adds a more distinguished and polished look to the finished product.
With the furniture assembled, sanded, stained and lacquered, it will undergo another quality inspection before being loaded onto the truck and delivered to another one of our valued customers.
Testimonials
Trusted By Our Clients
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
I love that their products are made here in the USA, and that they actually let me come try things out—I 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
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
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our trade organizations
Our furniture in Kingswood looks great! You have very happy customers and we were impressed!
Maine Camp Experience Customer