JK Adams: Wooden Products for Kitchen and Home
:: Up to furniture size :: Huge selection :: Modern or traditional forms :: Good pricing ::
JK Adams has been crafting wooden kitchen products, accessories and furniture since 1944… long enough to have provided employment for some families up to three generations! Although they still craft traditional designs, they have kept up nicely with the times and offer modern styles as well – clean and simple forms, Asian styles, and have even evolved into slate materials. The trays with wine glass grooves are very clever!
Products include cutting and serving boards for cheese, meats, vegetables, sushi and fish, bread cutting boards with crumb grooves, knife blocks and spice racks, bowls, rolling pins, wine and stemware racks and trees, and even make very attractive prep tables in clean modern style. Made in USA and offered at reasonable prices!
Pourfect: Spill-Proof Bowls, Measuring Cups and Spoons
:: 5-Star reviews :: Multiple colors :: Measure and pour :: Mess-free kitchen ::
Pourfect has a great array of design-centric measuring devices for the kitchen and more. Available in many colors and tween sizes, Pourfect vessels are getting great user reviews on their individual items s well as their large sets. Not only do they keep your kitchen clean, they can also add a splash of color all across your kitchen counters.
Lines include bowls, transparent beakers, cups, spoons (with braille on the handles!), and have evolved into accessories for your Kitchen-Aid mixers. Be sure to read the user reviews on the mixing accessories though, because there are mixed reviews. Designed and made in the USA! Many thanks to Paul for the great suggestion.
Timeless Frames: Picture, Display and Art Frames
:: Large selection :: Art too :: Wall and table displays :: Reasonable prices ::
Timeless Frames has a large selection of frames and framed art. Most frames are offered in multiple sizes, so be sure to check out an item that catches your eye- it might just be available in your size! Sustainable wood, eco-friendly and metal frame options are available. Also check out their calendars, photo books, photo to canvas printing, and custom framing services. The items in our feature are scaled pretty closely in relationship to their actual size so imagine they are all in a room together 
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They have a few imported frames (the super fancy metal ones) so be sure to add “Made in USA” to your search. We’ve done that for you on the Amazon link below!
http://timelessframes.com/
Thrive Furniture: Mid-Century Modern Furniture
:: Customizable :: Eco-conscious :: Lifetime warranty :: Reasonable pricing ::
Thrive Furniture puts a lot of love into their design and construction. With their crisp and modern lines, they have nurtured the best from the Kennedy era and left any badness behind: they’ve kept the class and ditched the kitch. Through their friendly and well-designed website, you get the feeling they are a great team to work with. With a 365 day guarantee and a no-hassle lifetime warranty (cushions have three year warranty), you know it’s well-made and they stand behind their product.
Since they design and build within the same facility (10 feet away!), they will try to accommodate any reasonable customization you may request… for example if you prefer two large cushions vs. three smaller ones. Many models come with several wood stain options on their Beech wood, and multiple fabric and leather options. Framing is made from sustainable Poplar wood. Request a sample before buying!
Furniture covers the full spectrum, from chairs, sofas, beds and ottomans, to coffee tables, desks, credenzas and patio furniture. Shipping is always free. Made in USA!
Shapeways: 3D Printing Factory and Marketplace
:: Many materials :: Growing catalog :: Affordable :: Customization ::
The future really is here! Now 3D printing of real products is competitively priced against traditional mass production techniques! Products are often at the same price, if not less expensive than similar items found in stores. You may upload your own CAD files, or choose from a growing catalog of designs uploaded by 3D designers around the world. For each design, you may choose from a myriad of materials and colors at various price points based on material volume.
The Made in USA aspect could be debated, however we will argue that through growth, their new factory expansion is creating a lot of jobs here, as well as opportunities for budding jewelry and product designers. Originating in the Netherlands, the founders up and moved their headquarters and their lives to NYC – and after great success are currently building a 25,000 square foot “Factory of the Future”, which not only prints objects that may be impossible to cast, but creates a new production technique for the masses. A factory that replaces “mass manufacturing” with “mass customization”, and employs finishing artists to to give your products the final touches.
Shapeways currently offers printing in over 30 materials, including full color printing (think character statues), metals (stainless as well as sterling silver) and food-safe glazed ceramics! To get started, peruse their ever-expanding catalog of designs from their thriving international artist community, or design your own jewelry by using some of their simple online tools. Check out their huge catalog of unique iPhone accessories, jewelry, art, miniatures, gadgets and games.
Currently their printers and materials are sourced from the USA and from Europe, however from a pleasant phone call we discovered Shapeways are always striving to source locally as much as possible.
Richardson Seating: Retro and Modern Chairs and More
:: Solid construction :: Multiple configurations :: Huge selection :: Great prices ::
Richardson Seating Corporation has an unbelievable portfolio of seating, tables and booths for commercial use or for your own home. This is the real deal, and Made in the USA! You have likely spent some time on one of their stools or chairs. Founded on the design and fabrication of retro-style bar stools, floor mounted counter stools and other diner furniture, Richardson Seating has evolved its product lineup since the 1970s to include more modern style restaurant and cafe furniture.
Our feature image does not do their product line justice! Richardson Seating builds their furniture using American steel and labor, building sturdy seating that will last more than a lifetime. Not only do they have retro seating and tables (our local diner is packed with their products!), they also have modern wooden furniture… the wood is Eastern European but they assemble, stain, finish and custom upholster these items in their Chicago factory.
If you are planning on upgrading your restaurant, bar, cafe (indoor and outdoor), kitchen or dining room, check out their work! They have an unbelievable portfolio of restaurant booths too.
Prices are very reasonable and you can always find their classics at Williams Sonoma, Target and more! If you want a larger selection of pre-made furniture, visit their leading distributor:
http://www.barstoolsandchairs.com/
For custom logo printing, custom colors, commercial volume, restaurant booths and more options, visit their homepage:
http://www.richardsonseating.com/
Thanks to Paul for yet another great suggestion!
Nashville Wraps: Gift Wrapping and Packaging Supplies
:: Most product Made in USA :: Bags and Boxes :: Food packaging :: B2B too ::
Nashville wraps is a distributor of every type of packaging you can think of, from gift wrap to B2B bulk packaging supplies. Most of their products are Made in USA, and they clearly label as such. For this feature, we arranged all the gift wrapping in the shape of the good ‘ol USA! Although we didn’t include Hawaii and Alaska, we still love you and think about you.
Categories include candy and coffee bags, Christmas bags, Hanukkah gift wrap, gift bags and Eurototes, jewelry and organza bags, burlap and mesh bags, paper bags, shopping bags, plastic bags, reusable bags, bows and gift bag pull bows, holiday and themed gift boxes, gable boxes, candy and food boxes (perfect for your business!), gift and apparel boxes (with windows too), nested boxes of all types (beautiful!), Chinese take-out containers and boxes, candy packaging, cello bakery and clear poly bags (printed too), cello rolls clear and colored, eco-friendly packaging, gift basket supplies, gift cards and holders, wrapping paper, Raffia ribbon, curling ribbon, fabric ties, mesh and sheer ribbon, satin and poly ribbon, shred and basket fill, paper cutters and dispensers, and finally…. tissue paper!
We will have to do a feature on all the products – but for now we will do the holiday wrapping papers.
http://www.nashvillewraps.com/gift-wrap/mc-006.html
The Container Store: Home and Storage Products
:: Great made in USA engine :: Over 1000 Made in USA items ::
We take notice when such a large store adds a “Made in USA” section (with so many items listed!). The Container Store has over 1000 products at this time, including all types of storage solutions and some very unique items! We have also created a feature dedicated specifically to their American-made gift wrapping category.
Have a look at their selection, you may be surprised! We were happy to also find luggage racks and modern looking drawer systems. They have tons of containers for the kitchen, office, bedroom and closets, garage, as well as some office supplies and kitchen products. Contain your bulk food items and keep them safe from pests and pets!
Visit their Made in USA storage items and refine your search by clicking sub-categories on the left navigation.
Rada Cutlery: Knives, Utensils, Bakeware and More
:: Wide selection :: 5-star reviews :: Great pricing and value :: Gift sets too ::
Rada Mfg. Co. has been 100% Made in USA since 1948 – from raw materials through construction. They have a great reputation for value, and you will be surprised at the great pricing! You can be assured of their quality by their overwhelming 5-star reviews. Not only can you buy individual utensils and kitchenware, but also great boxed gift sets are available at great prices… perfect for your organizations fundraising events too!
New to their collection is the non-scratch spoons/ spatulas/ ladle series. This rounds out their line of kitchen knives, serving utensils, cook’s tools, steak knives, sharpeners, cutting boards, oak block sets, and stoneware for baking. Interestingly, Rada also has a variety of jar soy wax candles, cookbooks, and even quick mixes!
Their line of quick mixes include cheeseballs, dips, no-bake cheesecakes, pound cakes, sauces, soups, sweet dips and warm dips.
http://www.radacutlery.com/home
Tons of Gift Sets and Single Items on Amazon- Great Reviews!
USA Pans: Steel Bakeware with Silicone Nonstick Coating
:: 5-Star product :: Safe non-stick :: Reasonable prices :: Great variety ::
As a safe alternative to other non-stick options, USA Pans are made with “Americoat”, a proprietary natural silicone coating on their heavy gauge aluminized steel surface – with rave reviews about easy release! These are commercial grade, yet offered at very reasonable prices, and do not contain PFTEs or PFOAs. Made in USA – buy once, you’re set for life!
Admittedly, I was very excited as I was preparing our graphic for USA Pans (LOL)… this is because their photography is so high-resolution, capturing every little surface detail! Each piece is a work of art, and you can see how their surface design is tricked out for each baking use. The subtle corrugation adds rigidity as well as air circulation, and rolled edges create a solid framing. Their stamped-in logo is a nice touch. Who wouldn’t want “USA Pan” stamped into their baked goods!?
Pans include muffin, cupcake, donut, tart, cakelet, fluted cupcake, Italian loaf, French baguette, cookie sheets, cake pans, meatloaf, loaf, mini cake/ muffin/ round cake pans, pie, biscotti, brownie bite, mini loaf, hot dog bun, pizza pans (thin, wide rim and deep dish), springform, and we are very happy to see the Pullman loaf pan & sliding cover set.
http://usapans.com/index.html
Dozens of USA Pans on Amazon at Great Prices!
Another great suggestion by Paul!
Also available at Williams & Sonoma and Bed, Bath and Beyond.