Bernhardt Furniture is a well-established heritage brand with a reputation for quality and innovation. But where does the reputation come from? And what makes Bernhardt a coveted, premium brand?
While it’s true that we proudly carry Bernhardt here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, our goal is to always truthfully answer the FAQs shoppers are asking, and to honestly assess the pros and cons of each brand we carry. Ultimately, brand reviews like this one are meant to educate consumers and to help them figure out if a brand is a good fit.
So, who is Bernhardt Furniture? What’s their story? Is Bernhardt Furniture good quality? Where is Bernhardt Furniture made? Is Bernhardt an American company? Where to buy Bernhardt Furniture? Is Bernhardt good furniture – and is it the right fit for my home?
If you’re seeking the answers to these FAQs, you’ve come to the right place! By the end of this short brand review, you’ll know everything you need to know about Bernhardt to determine whether it’s right for you. Let’s get to it!
All About Bernhardt: Answering Bernhardt Furniture FAQs
First, let’s discuss who Bernhardt Furniture is, what they do, and what products they offer. But before we get started, let’s take a quick trip back in time to 1889.
John Mathias Bernhardt, after several years out West as a land surveyor on the frontier, returned home to Lenoir, North Carolina to work at the local sawmill. After a few years, he decided to strike out on his own and began Bernhardt Furniture Company, making heirloom bedroom furniture out of white oak. To this day, this American manufacturer of furnishings for the whole home is still family-owned and operated by the family’s 3rd and 4th generation.
However, just because Bernhardt is one of America’s oldest and most storied furniture makers, doesn’t mean they’re a stuffy old company. Since those early days, Bernhardt has continually innovated and expanded their manufacturing to new types of products. Their product catalog now includes bedroom furniture, dining room furniture, occasional tables, desks, sofas, sectionals and other upholstered seating, and most-recently, outdoor patio furniture. In that same spirit of continued innovation, most of their products feature a fresh, transitional style.
Of particular note is their gorgeous custom upholstery. From sofas and chairs, to upholstered beds and headboards, to outdoor sofas and sectionals, all of it can be draped in a number of different fabrics, performance fabrics and leathers.
Is Bernhardt Good Furniture? / Is Bernhardt Furniture Good Quality?
Bernhardt describes themselves as a “heritage luxury brand that has long been associated with iconic furniture design”. When you see, touch and feel Bernhardt bedroom furniture or a Bernhardt leather sofa it is obvious that Bernhardt’s heirloom build quality and finish is top-notch.
Premium features like buttery-smooth top grain leathers, luxurious 5-ply wood veneer finishes, plush down blend pillows and cushions, and exotic woods are almost commonplace with Bernhardt. As a result, Bernhardt Furniture is one of the more upscale brands you’ll find in our showroom.
Along with this, they have one of the longest-standing and best-established reputations for quality in our industry. Why? Well, partly because every Bernhardt piece includes a lifetime manufacturer warranty on frames and springs, a 3-year warranty on cushions, and a 1-year warranty on all fabrics. Can you really trust a manufacturer warranty? Well, you sure can when the manufacturer has been in business for over 130 years! As they say, a warranty is only as good as the company offering it – and Bernhardt is dedicated to maintaining their reputation as a top-shelf furniture manufacturer.
Where is Bernhardt Furniture Made?
Bernhardt Furniture is a family-owned, American company headquartered in Lenoir, North Carolina. As a pillar of the community in Lenoir since the company’s founding in 1889, Bernhardt still employs over 1,000 North Carolinians to this day between their corporate office and 8 North Carolina factories. As a result, Bernhardt manufactures a great deal of their furniture in North Carolina. The pieces that aren’t made domestically in the United States are sourced from all over the world, the majority from Vietnam and Indonesia.
Is a Bernhardt Leather Sofa, Bernhardt Dining Table, or Bernhardt Bedroom Furniture Right for Me?
To answer this one, you’ll need to reflect for a moment and answer some questions:
What is your chief concern when shopping for furniture? Are you primarily motivated by the idea of finding a great bargain? Or do you tend to be more concerned with finding a reputable brand that you feel comfortable with? Although Bernhardt does offer collections driven by price point, we find that Bernhardt is the best fit for furniture shoppers who simply want a high quality product from a dependable brand.
When it comes to your preferred style, are you extremely traditional? Or do you like a slightly-eclectic blend of the old and the new? Keep in mind that despite what you may expect from a 130+ year old brand, Bernhardt’s aesthetic is mostly transitional in nature, with an occasional adventure into contemporary design. However, if you are strictly traditional, Bernhardt may be a bit out there for you – and that’s okay too!
Okay, I’m Interested. But Where to Buy Bernhardt Furniture?
Does Bernhardt sound like a great fit for you? If you’re wondering where to buy Bernhardt Furniture, you’ll be happy to know that we’ve got a substantial collection of Bernhardt sofas, Bernhardt bedroom furniture, Bernhardt dining tables and more right here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet! Come see for yourself at our 3 metro Atlanta and North Georgia furniture stores in Acworth, Dallas/Hiram and Rome.
Have additional questions about Bernhardt’s brand, our inventory of Bernhardt furniture, or custom ordering a Bernhardt sofa or sectional, Bernhardt upholstered bed, or Bernhardt outdoor furniture? Be sure to give us a call or ask our in-house furniture experts right here in our convenient live chat. Hope to see you soon!
