Lancaster Handcraft LLC

In our experience, impeccable craftsmanship and full dedication of Andrew and his team makes Lancaster Handcraft a winning choice for anyone. We are very happy and will enthusiastically recommend to anyone interested in Murphy bed or custom furniture.

I waited 2 years to write this review, so I could see how the murphy bed holds up over time. Well, it's performed flawlessly for the last 2 years. I can't tell any difference from the time when it was brand new. It's a wonderful beautiful bed! I love the solid cherry wood.

We have a small apartment (550 Sqft) for my wife and I. We live in a senior co-op independent residence of 62 units. Our apartment is among the smallest though not the smallest. We have: LR/DR, BR, Kit, BA. We wanted another sitting area with more relaxed feel than out LR. Lancaster Handcraft (LHC) web site showed the best arrangement of bed and side cabinets. We went to LHC showroom to see if it held up to the web site, it did. We saved about $2,000.00 doing our own installation. Basic installation took 7 hours. Finishing took another 2 hours. Previous to installation we had a professional painter paint the apt wall. LHC painted the units to match. When put together it all worked. Bed is smooth in transition. Room looks like a sitting room with bed up and like a BR with bed down. Pull out night stand is a bonus. Get the tallest side cabinets you can get.

Andrew takes exceptional care in his work and goes out of his way to make sure that a custom piece meets all of his clients' expectations. I have worked with him on several totally custom projects including a full kitchen furniture set and trunk. We had painted and stained woods of many varieties. The workmanship and overall quality and feel are incredible. This is furniture that is designed to last the life of your house and become an heirloom. I highly recommend Lancaster Handcraft for standard or obscure build real wood furniture project.

Andrew was very helpful in laying out murphy bed options and potential ways to maximize our (small) room space. Excellent product quality and install - worth the wait! Highly recommend.

Lancaster handcraft made us a Murphy bed. It is absolutely beautiful! Extremely week made. They were able to match the color of my trim. Install was a breeze. They were done in an hour. They were kind and courteous. I will definately use them again for other custom cabinetry needs!!

I looked extensively on-line for a Murphy Bed and surrounding shelving/cabinetry to be built in a small space in Asbury Park, NJ. I already have a Murphy Bed with shelving/cabinetry in my small NYC home so I was familiar with what I wanted- and what I didn't want. As soon as I went to the Lancaster website I saw for the first time something similar to the aesthetic I was seeking- although for a bit more money than most the other companies I looked at. It was truly cool and contemporary and I felt confident that I could get the design that I wanted based on the options displayed on the site. I actually drove from Maryland ( a second home) to Lancaster on my way back to NYC to meet with the owner/designer, Andrew. He was terrific. I had created detailed drawings/renderings with detailed measurements of the space making it very easy for Andrew to see exactly what I wanted. We picked out hardware, finish (the same as the project I'd seen on his site) and other specifics but he was also comfortable leaving some details to be determined by me at a later date which I was happy about. I made a deposit and we kept in contact about details. The planning/design stage unfolded easily but again I have a lot of experience working with cabinet makers/contractors negotiating what can and can't be done. Andrew was pretty easy about all of it. We picked a time frame for delivery and installation which didn't happen. We picked another time frame and that didn't happen either. Finally, a date was set and then again changed but only slightly by Andrew. It took nearly 3 months from start to finish which was much longer than I expected or wanted. I'm not sure that I would have hired Lancaster Handcraft if I'd known it would take so long but in the end, the finished product was so stunning and the installation so easy, quick and friendly that I'm glad I didn't know it would take so long! Perhaps the timing of my Murphy Bed system was a small growing pain for a very fine small business that puts out an excellent product.

High praise for Lancaster Handcraft! We ordered a Murphy bed and side cabinet in oak for a guest bedroom. The bed was installed three days ago and we couldn't be happier. The bed is just gorgeous, very well made, and functions flawlessly. One reason we chose this company was the unique design, with sturdy foot-legs that are tall enough to allow a normal mattress height, and invisible when the bed is raised. Andrew, who processed our order and was one of the two-man crew who installed the bed, was a pleasure to work with. The bed took a little longer to finish than the original estimate, but only by a few weeks and his second estimate was accurate. If I ever needed cabinetry again, this company is where I would look first.

Lancaster Handcraft builds a beautiful and useful product. From the moment I contacted the company to the day they installed the Murphy bed, I was never disappointed. The website is clear and easy to navigate and Andrew was responsive and answered all my questions. The installation was on time and professional. The queen size Murphy Bed was installed horizontally in my 315 square foot condo and positively enhances both the look and use of the space. I understand that Lancaster Handcraft designs kitchens and other cabinetry and I will certainly be calling on them again. I recommend this company very highly.

I ordered a custom wall unit which included a mediacabinet, a drawer unit, bookshelves and a wall bed. Andrew was very helpful, consulting with me in the design and finishing issues. I picked up the unit with my full size pickup truck. The Amish carpenters who built the unit help me wrap and load the unit. I transported it safely 400 miles to my fishing cottage. I installed the unit with the assistance of my handyman, using the demonstration which was provided by the Amish builders. When we got stuck on the installation of the gas struts, we called Andrew for help. He instantly recognized our problem and provided step-by-step instructions, remaining on the phone until installation was complete. This is a beautiful piece of solid wood furniture. The wall bed is clever in design, proving for easy operation. I love the dark finish on the oak which is set off by mission style hardware.

I rarely give reviews, but made an exception for Lancaster Handcraft. Lancaster Handcraft recently installed a Traditional Murphy Bed in my guest room. The workmanship that went into this solid wood piece is impeccable! It’s absolutely stunning. It’s sturdy and I suspect it will last a lifetime. The customer service was exceptional. They came on time and the installation went smoothly. Do not settle for particle board imitations spend the extra dollars and get a quality piece of furniture.

Andrew did an amazing job with our murphy bed. We had a king size custom stained unit put into our basement remodel. Everyone that sees it is amazed at the quality of both the bed and the install. This unit is one of the coolest things we've ever purchased. Mitze and Jeff Sider