Custom Cabinetry
American Wood Design, Inc.
201 Fulton St, Chester, PA 19013, United States
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1996
- Family-owned
About American Wood Design, Inc.
American Wood Design, Inc. is a family-owned commercial cabinetry and architectural millwork shop based in Chester, Pennsylvania. The company was founded in 1996 by Michael Gilhool Sr., who launched the business above a doctor's office in South Philadelphia after his previous employer closed its display shop. Gilhool bartered the shop's machinery for cabinetry work, and the operation later spent nearly two decades at Naamans Road Business Park before moving to a 16,000-square-foot facility in Chester in 2017. The shop produces custom cabinets, countertops, reception desks, nurse stations, and a full range of architectural millwork including office front systems, wall paneling, and custom trim. Its equipment includes a computerized beam saw, CNC router, and edgebander driven by dedicated software, allowing both high-volume production runs and the flexibility to handle small projects. Services also cover plastic laminate layups with a 3–5 day turnaround, solid surface and stone countertop fabrication, and ongoing maintenance and repair work. The founding mission — to build cabinetry and relationships that last a lifetime — emphasizes on-time, on-budget craftsmanship. Gilhool's original impetus was turning a layoff into an opportunity, and the business continues to stress quick turnaround, competitive pricing on wholesale press jobs, and a willingness to handle service calls and modifications long after installation.
Manufacturing capabilities
Industries served
- Commercial cabinetry
- Architectural millwork
- Healthcare
- Office fit-outs
Materials
Plastic laminate · Solid surface · Granite · Marble · Quartz · Wood
Equipment
- Computerized beam saw
- CNC router
- Edgebander
- Machinery control software
Company details
- Location
- Chester, Pennsylvania
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Founded
- 1996
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Minimum order
- 100LF minimum orders
- Lead time
- 3–5 days from material procurement for plastic laminate layups; fast leadtimes emphasized
Frequently asked questions
Where is American Wood Design, Inc. located?
American Wood Design, Inc. is located at 201 Fulton St, Chester, PA 19013, United States.
What does American Wood Design, Inc. do?
American Wood Design, Inc. is listed under Custom Cabinetry, and its listed capabilities and products include Plastic laminate layups, CNC routing, Beam saw cutting, Edgebanding, Solid surface fabrication and Granite/marble/quartz countertop fabrication.
What industries does American Wood Design, Inc. serve?
American Wood Design, Inc. lists Commercial cabinetry, Architectural millwork, Healthcare and Office fit-outs among the industries it serves.
When was American Wood Design, Inc. founded?
American Wood Design, Inc. was founded in 1996.
How do I request a quote from American Wood Design, Inc.?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send American Wood Design, Inc. your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (484) 380-9500 and visit americanwooddesign.com.
What companies are similar to American Wood Design, Inc.?
Other Custom Cabinetry companies in Pennsylvania listed on FirmsLedger include SchoolHouse Woodworking, National Woodwork Mfg. and The James Wood Company.