Located in Portland, Pennsylvania, a village on the border of New Jersey, just south of the Delaware Water Gap, Frederick Duckloe & Bros. is firmly committed to many of the same techniques in the manufacture of Windsor reproductions as were used in 1859 when our great grandfather founded the firm. Because of this dedication, our furniture is among the best available for purchase anywhere. Just take a look at a few of the highly regarded institutions that have entrusted us with the scaled reproduction of priceless pieces from their collections:

Our chairs can also be found in these places of distinction:

The evolution to this high level of regard in the furniture business began in 1859 with master craftsman, Frederick Duckloe when he fashioned, by hand, the spokes, rims, and frame and body of passenger carriages. He soon began experimenting with the production of plain and fancy Windsor chairs With success, he soon focused the production of these chairs leaving the carriage business behind. Today, his chairs are greatly sought after by serious collectors of early American furniture.

Soon after, Frederick Duckloe trained his only son, WJ. Duckloe in the trade. Soon WJ. would make is own mark by creating fine early American reproductions of hand-turned high-poster beds, bureau and tables all of solid hardwoods with exquisite detail. Assuming this newly established family tradition, WJ. Duckloe schooled his son Frederick Duckloe in the craft of cabinet making.

Young Fredrick Duckloe remained busy in cabinetry until World War II when his talents were called upon for more patriotic efforts, mainly for the production of military drafting tables. After the war, Fred, as he was called, cultivated a highly skilled group of artisans to meet the demand for furniture after the war's end. This is when he and his team focused on the reproduction of traditional Windsor chairs and settees and which we are presently known.

Today, I, Frederick Duckloe, Jr., and my sister, Barbara Duckloe Townsend, are the proud custodians of this family furniture making tradition. I am a graduate of Franklin Marshall College and Barbara, is a graduate from Vassar College. In our time, we've modernized much of the business with the exception of the production of furniture.

In our factory we employ 16 artisans and their apprentices who craft fine furniture with the same spirit of tradition started by the first Frederick Duckloe in the mid-nineteenth century. You'll also be delighted to find, along with our collection of furniture for sale, many of the top names in fine furniture for your home.

We hope you enjoy your next visit to Duckloe's.