The Story…
About Matriarch Furniture Co.
Matriarch Furniture Co. was created during a season of deep transition — a time when I needed direction, purpose, and something tangible to build with my own hands. After 16 years in real estate and project management, I realized I wanted more than helping people find homes. I wanted to create something for the home. Something meaningful. Something that felt like growth.
In 2025, I traveled to the UK to study traditional woodworking at Rowden Atelier. What I found there wasn’t just technique — it was clarity. The quiet rhythm of hand tools, the focus required to shape a material, and the confidence that comes from making something real reminded me who I was becoming.
Back in Virginia, I began transforming a small workshop in the Shenandoah Valley into the heart of what is now Matriarch Furniture Co. Today, I design and build distinctive furnishings, original décor, and aviation-inspired pieces using locally sourced hardwood and salvaged aircraft materials.
Every piece begins with intention.
Every material carries a story.
And every design reflects the belief that rebuilding something — whether an object, a space, or a life — takes patience, courage, and vision.
As my skills and offerings grow, so does my purpose. A portion of every purchase supports the future Matriarch Mission: a program dedicated to helping women rebuild their lives through skilled trades, education, and opportunity.
This company started with a desire to create.
It is becoming a movement to rebuild.
One piece, one woman, one future at a time.
— Andi, Founder & Maker
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Every piece is handcrafted in Virginia using locally sourced timber. I focus on thoughtful design, visible joinery, and finishes that highlight the natural character of the wood. To me, Matriarch represents strength, resilience, and legacy — qualities I want every piece to carry as something worthy of being passed down.
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Yes! While I currently focus on frames and small furniture pieces, I welcome custom requests. If you have a specific size, wood type, or idea in mind, reach out through the contact form. Larger furnishings and heirloom pieces will be added to the line as my skill set develops to match the high standards I have for each piece that leaves my shop.
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Yes. A portion of proceeds is set aside for The Matriarch Mission — a grant program that will help women rebuild their lives through trade education. I’ll share more on the Mission page as it develops.