Made in America Picks: Certified Americana

The “eat local” movement is popular nowadays. Choosing locally sourced, seasonal foods means fresher ingredients while supporting nearby farmers and businesses. The same philosophy applies to the products we use every day. Despite the ubiquity of imported, mass-produced goods, many domestic brands are building loyal followings through exceptional craftsmanship and uncompromising quality. Discover our favorite home and kitchen essentials that exemplify American-made excellence.

STICKLEY

Stickley produces more than 90 percent of its furniture in the United States. Its legacy traces back to Gustav Stickley, the celebrated designer and key figure of the American Arts and Crafts movement, and his brother Leopold Stickley, who was honored as the “Revered Dean of Cabinet Makers.” The company was acquired in 1974 by the Audi family, longtime Manhattan distributors of Stickley furniture, and has upheld its American design heritage and dedication to fine woodworking.

BATES MILL STORE

Founded in 1850, Bates Manufacturing Company grew into one of New England’s largest textile mills. It was renowned for its finely woven beddings inspired by American history, including a design based on the wedding bedspread of George and Martha Washington. After the company’s closure in the late 1990s, former Bates employees and local artisans established Maine Heritage Weavers in 2001 to preserve its legacy and beloved traditions. 

HOUSE COPPER & COOKWARE

Sarah Dahmen, a former novelist with a fascination for Midwestern history, spent years reviving the traditional craft of coppersmithing. Established in 2015, House Copper & Cookware draws inspiration from vintage American copperware, with each piece made exclusively from materials that would have been available to early pioneers. Dahmen is the only known female coppersmith designing and building copper cookware in America today. 

SMITHEY IRONWARE

Smithey Ironware was born from founder Isaac Morton’s passion for restoring vintage cast-iron skillets. Today, the company crafts heirloom-quality cast iron and carbon steel cookware, blending traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation. Known for its signature smooth cooking surface, Smithey cookware is designed to become naturally nonstick over time. Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with this limited-edition No. 11 Cast Iron Skillet, featuring a soaring American bald eagle, 13 stars, and commemorative dates. 

THORNWILLOW PRESS

Founded in 1985 by Luke Ives Pontifell, Thornwillow Press began with a young printer hand-binding books during his college summers. Today, in historic Newburgh, New York, it creates handmade limited-edition books and fine stationery using letterpress printing, genuine engraving, and traditional bookbinding. Unusually for a modern American maker, design, printing, and binding remain under one roof—preserving centuries-old crafts while turning the printed word into objects made to endure.

PHOTOS BY SARAH DAHMEN, STICKLEY, SMITHEY IRONWARE, BATES MILL STORE, THORNWILLOW PRESS