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You're invited to join Enrico Bartolini for a ribbon cutting celebration of their one-year anniversary in business at their location at 900 Rutter Ave, Forty Fort, 18704 on Friday, September 21^st at 5:30 PM. The event will have refreshments and hors d'oeuvres. Attendees are invited to browse handcrafted furniture and accessories. All attendees will be entered to win a custom-made full-grain leather wine tote.

Enrico Bartolini’s start in the furniture industry is firmly rooted at home. Bartolini was 25 years old and working as a carpenter when he decided to design furniture. Without much experience, but with a tremendous amount of determination, he cleaned out his parents’ two-car garage and set up a small wood shop and finishing room. After taking over the back side of the garage and his grandmother’s garden, he asked his mother, a skilled seamstress, to set up a table and cutting room in their small basement. She agreed and guided him through the process of making cushions for his furniture.

Bartolini went from a sole proprietor, churning out original designs in his parents’ home to employing over 140, all building furniture for his company. Bartolini was credited with being one of the leaders in the ‘Ready to Assemble’ furniture industry (think Ikea).

 After a quick Google search in 2014, Bartolini noticed that one of his earlier chaise designs was sold by an antique dealer. He decided to get his work back into the public view. Bartolini’s pieces have evolved over the years, from the more mainstream, mass-produced furniture, to the present high-end, one-of-a-kind designs savvy customers appreciate for their quality and unique design. In mid-summer of 2021, he opened up a showroom in Forty Fort, PA, showcasing his original designs, and, one year later, he continues to make a number of custom pieces, all handcrafted in Pennsylvania.

“I love working with unique woods and blending them with polished metals and dyed finishes,” Bartolini explains. “When I come up with a design, I always see the shape, and then I build it from there,” he explains.

Ideas are overflowing in his workshop and the love of what he does is present in every detail. “There is a trend for Mid-Century pieces right now,” explains Bartolini. His style (or recipe) is bold, yet simple and organic. Bartolini’s pieces are one-of-a-kind and every one is a piece of art.

For more information on the event, inquiries can be directed by phone at 570-823-2101 or by e-mail at katie@wyomingvalleychamber.org.