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J.L. Treharn History

    Far removed from the historical roots of fine cabinet making, J.L. Treharn may seem like an unlikely candidate to undertake the difficult task of preserving New England antiquities.  Nonetheless, his collection of fine reproductions serves as a bridge connecting the present to the rich cabinet making traditions of the past.

J.L. Treharn & Company, -  An Historical Perspective 

    In a small woodshop in Northeast Ohio, Robert Treharn taught his son, Jerry, the finer points of woodworking.  A carpenter by trade, Robert instilled in his son a deep respect and admiration for early American cabinetmakers, who with but a few simple hand tools and their own skill, created furniture that has withstood the test of time.

     Fascinated by the early cabinetmakers meticulous attention to detail and superior construction techniques, Jerry embarked on what would become a lifetime pursuit of building his own skill as a cabinetmaker.

        Not unlike his father, Jerry maintained a small woodworking shop in his home.  He gathered tools and honed his skills for  nearly twenty years while working as a carpenter throughout Northeast Ohio.  In 1985, as a large commercial construction job neared completion, he decided to pursue furniture-making as a full time endeavor.
        Drawing from the expertise of a local antique shop owner, Jerry Treharn established J.L. Treharn & Co. in early 1986.  With the assistance of his retired uncle, Joseph Treharn, Jerry moved his modest tool collection from his home to a small rented building.  He began with a few simple pieces, painstakingly reproduced from drawings and photographs of fine early American designs.  Several shop owners in Ohio recognized his talent and agreed to display his work.  With little experience and an abundance of dedication, he began to pursue the aspirations he developed many years before.

        As the business grew in the late 1980's, Jerry's immediate family joined J.L.Treharn & Company.  His wife Carolee, two daughters Sherry and Tracy, and son Michael are instrumental in the day to day operations of the company.  Having his family close at hand during the early years helped shape the principle objective of J.L. Treharn & Co. to work to the best of their ability to construct furniture of superior quality, that will be passed on proudly from generation to generation.

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