Handcrafted Furniture on the Medina Square: Eastwood Furniture
By Annie Milo, BEAT reporter
MEDINA, OH- Eastwood Furniture, located on Medina Square (23 Public Square #2), offers locally made Amish furniture crafted from solid hardwood. The store specializes in furniture built by Amish craftsmen in Wayne and Holmes Counties and focuses on quality materials, customization, and long-lasting design. Each piece of furniture reflects traditional woodworking and is made to be both functional and durable for your home.
According to store manager Jeff Nandor, all furniture sold at the Medina location is made locally and not imported. “We sell locally made Amish furniture that’s all solid hardwood,” Nandor said. “None of it is imported from out of the country. It’s all hand crafted by local builders, made from local hardwood.” This approach allows the store to support local craftsmen while maintaining a consistent level of quality.
A large part of Eastwood Furniture’s business involves custom orders. While some pieces are available for immediate purchase in the store most customers choose to customize their furniture. Customers can select wood types, stain colors, paint options, and hardware to create pieces that fit their homes and personal style. “Everybody’s home is different,” Nandor said. “Not everything is going to be cookie cutter and fit exactly where you want it to.”
Customer service also plays an important role in the store’s success. Much of Eastwood Furniture’s business comes from repeat customers, making reputation and reliability especially important to them. “We basically live off of our reputation and the quality of goods that we sell,” Nandor said. This focus helps build long-term relationships with customers throughout the Medina area.
Eastwood Furniture operates three locations in Ohio, including stores in Kidron and Cleveland Heights. The Medina location continues to take part in events on the square, including the upcoming Ice Festival beginning February 20. Through its focus on locally crafted furniture, customization, and community involvement, Eastwood Furniture remains a recognizable part of downtown Medina. For more information visit eastwoodfurniture.com
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