Business Details
12 Years
experience
Custom Handcrafted Wood Furniture for Your Home & Business
Founded in 2014 by Paul Mencel, Philadelphia Table Company specializes in crafting heirloom-quality solid wood furniture through a meticulous single-maker approach. Our team of skilled artisans creates custom pieces that celebrate natural materials while blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design. We serve residential and commercial clients nationwide, prioritizing sustainability through responsibly sourced materials, eco-friendly finishes, and partnerships with environmental initiatives. Our commitment to quality ensures each piece reflects both the maker's expertise and the client's unique vision. 
Services
Custom Furniture
Residential Projects
Commercial Furniture
Eco-Friendly Materials
Design Trade Program
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We employ a single-maker approach ensuring personalized craftsmanship from start to finish
- Our team includes certified woodworkers with decades of combined experience
- We use responsibly sourced materials and eco-friendly finishing processes
- We offer nationwide shipping while maintaining local workshop quality
- Our 1% for the Planet partnership demonstrates environmental commitment
Services
Custom Furniture
Each piece is handcrafted by a single maker to meet specific client requirements. We combine traditional woodworking techniques with modern design principles to create unique, heirloom-quality furniture. Our process ensures every creation reflects both the client's vision and the artisan's expertise.
Residential Projects
We design and build custom furniture solutions for living spaces, including tables, cabinetry, and storage units. Our team works directly with homeowners to create functional pieces that complement architectural features and personal style preferences while maintaining heirloom durability.
Commercial Furniture
Specializing in hospitality and office environments, we create durable, aesthetically cohesive furniture for restaurants, hotels, and workspaces. Our commercial projects maintain the same artisan quality while meeting specific business requirements for functionality and scale.
Eco-Responsibility
We implement environmentally conscious practices throughout production, including reclaimed wood sourcing and non-toxic finishes. Our workshop operations minimize waste through recycling programs and participation in global reforestation initiatives via 1% for the Planet.
Design Trade Program
We partner with designers and architects to realize custom interior spaces. This program offers exclusive access to specialized products and collaborative design development, ensuring seamless integration of custom furniture into comprehensive design projects.
People
Paul Mencel
Head Honcho
Founder of Philadelphia Table Company with over a decade of woodworking experience. Transformed passion project into successful business while maintaining commitment to quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices.
Jackie
Director of Operations
Manages daily operations with background in hospitality and community development. Ensures smooth workflow and client communication while maintaining workshop efficiency and quality standards.
Sofia
Creative + Technical Designer
Industrial designer from Argentina specializing in material innovation. Brings creative problem-solving to furniture design while maintaining technical precision for functional, aesthetically pleasing pieces.
Zip
Foreperson
Leads complex projects with technical expertise developed since joining in 2020. Combines craftsmanship with organizational skills to ensure timely completion of intricate custom furniture commissions.
Bailey
Head of Cabinetry
Brings 15+ years of custom casegoods experience to cabinetry projects. Focuses on precision craftsmanship for storage solutions that combine functionality with artistic design elements.
Questions
What makes your furniture truly custom?
Each piece is handcrafted by a single maker from start to finish, tailored to your specific dimensions, material choices, and design preferences.
How do you ensure sustainability?
We use responsibly sourced wood, eco-friendly finishes, and participate in 1% for the Planet. Our workshop practices minimize waste through recycling and reuse programs.
What commercial projects do you handle?
We create restaurant tables, office furniture, hotel furnishings, and custom millwork for hospitality clients nationwide, working with designers and contractors.
How does delivery work?
We offer white glove delivery within 2.5 hours of Philadelphia on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Long-distance delivery is coordinated with clients outside our local radius.
What warranty do you offer?
We provide a lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship, including structural integrity and finish quality under normal use.
Can I visit your workshop?
Our Philadelphia showroom is available by appointment. Virtual consultations are also offered for clients outside the local area.
