Some furniture brands are built to be replaced. Bernhardt is built to be inherited.
Founded in 1889 in Lenoir, North Carolina — the furniture capital of America — Bernhardt has been making exceptional furniture for over 130 years. They're one of the few remaining American furniture manufacturers that has never compromised on quality, even as the industry around them shifted production overseas.
What Makes Bernhardt Different
American Heritage
Bernhardt still operates from North Carolina, where generations of craftspeople have refined the art of furniture making. Their upholstery division hand-builds each piece to order, with lead times that reflect genuine craftsmanship rather than warehouse inventory.
Material Standards
Bernhardt uses kiln-dried hardwood frames — the industry gold standard for preventing warping and cracking. Their upholstery uses eight-way hand-tied spring construction, the same technique used in furniture made 100 years ago, because it's still the best method for long-term comfort and durability.
Design Sophistication
Bernhardt's design team produces collections that sit at the intersection of classic and contemporary — sophisticated without being stuffy, modern without being cold. Their pieces work in formal living rooms and relaxed family spaces alike.
The Investment Perspective
A Bernhardt sofa costs more than a mass-market alternative. But when you amortize that cost over 20–30 years of use — versus replacing a cheaper sofa every 5–7 years — Bernhardt often wins on pure economics, before you even factor in the aesthetic and emotional value of owning something truly beautiful.
Shop Bernhardt at Old Bones Co
We carry a curated selection of Bernhardt's finest pieces. With an average order value among our highest, our Bernhardt customers know exactly what they're getting — and they come back.