CHILTON IS RECOGNIZED AS A BEST PLACE TO WORK IN MAINE FOR 2024
We are proud to announce that Chilton was among businesses recognized as the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2024.
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First Look: Kevin Gillespie’s New Atlanta Restaurant, Nàdair, His Most Personal Yet
The Woodland Hills establishment will feature a carpet inspired by the chef’s great-grandfather, a sign forged from his father’s ammunition, and a menu drawn from his Scottish ancestry
Nàdair opens in Atlanta with seating from Chilton
Chef Kevin Gillespie is a family man. The 2022 James Beard Award finalist named his Glenwood Park restaurant Gunshow as a tribute to his father; his newest venture celebrates his Scottish heritage, particularly paying tribute to his father and grandmother. Named Nadair (“nuh-DARE”), it means “way of nature” and focuses on cooking over an open fire. Like the...
The Dockside Chair featured in Maine Home + Design Magazine's "Ocean Air"
Draw inspiration from a residence on Martha's Vineyard, with its built-in banquette and mismatched chairs, and add a touch of New England coastal charm to your home with these finds:
"Chilton Furniture’s Portland Showroom Embraces the History of the Storied Brand" in Maine Home + Design
Owner Jen Levin takes pride in an appreciation for craftsmanship while delighting in the unexpected.
Chilton's Boston Chairs in Decor Maine's "Finding Family History"
“We’re really connected to each other. This place is so special that it’s solidified our relationships in a whole different way."
Chilton Makes the List: Designer Abigail Shea Shares her Design Must-Haves in Decor Magazine
In Decor Magazine's "Year in Design" issue, interior designer Abigail Shea of Studio Eastman, shares her top 7 must-have items for living beautifully in Maine.
Featured in Dwell: A Maine Designer Builds His Family's Home Completely by Hand
In the 1960s, Betsy Frederick’s grandparents’ property in Owls Head, Maine, was struck by lightning. It caused a fire that cleared a half acre on a small hilltop, close to where members of her family still live.
Chilton Furniture Makes its Way into Two Sustainable Maine Homes in Down East Magazine
Take a look into five high-performing homes that don't compromise on dreams.
CHILTON IS RECOGNIZED AS A BEST PLACE TO WORK IN MAINE FOR THE 4th CONSECUTIVE YEAR
We are proud to announce that Chilton was among businesses recognized as the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2023.
Chilton Dining Set in Kitchen of Down East Maine Homes Design Award
Winner of Down East Maine Homes' Readers' Choice: Professional Kitchen.
Nautilus Lounge Chair featured in Living with Art from MHD
Spectacular indoor and outdoor spaces created by Maine architects, builders, interior and landscape designers, and other experts provide the perfect backdrop for works from Portland Art Gallery, Elizabeth Moss Galleries, and more.
Chilton Furniture, One of 26 Finalists for 2023 Annual Maine Family Business Awards
The Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB) has named 26 companies, including Chilton Furniture, as finalists for the 23rd Maine Family Business Awards. IFOB received over 500 nominations of companies in diverse industries across the state.
Chilton Supports PSO Fundraiser for Educational Programs
Chilton Furniture is proud to support community arts, including the PSO and the many youth educational programs they orchestrate.
Featured in Dwell+, Bedroom Pieces from Chilton Furniture Accentuate this Florida Lighthouse Replica
"Maine is a sourcing mecca," says William.
Revisiting the Acadia Live Edge Bed In Dwell
In revisiting the summer 2019 issue of Dwell, this Scandinavian-inspired retreat in Maine updates the owner's childhood cabin at a new location.In the child's bedroom, the Acadia Live Edge Bed situates itself nicely in the durable, minimalist home, that is simultaneously rustic and Scandinavian.
The Baxter Writing Desk Makes its Way Into an English Countryside Inspired Brooklyn Townhouse
See the the Baxter Writing Desk in the adorable children's bedroom by White Arrow Interiors
Concord Chairs Compliment a Serene Maine Lake Cottage Design
“Every project should have an element that showcases nature in its raw form,” Jenny Morrison, founder of Morrison Design House says.
Architectural Digest Determines Wood Burning Stoves are Here to Stay
AD senior design editor Hannah Martin documents the patterns she's clocked in the pages of AD and beyond. In Hannah's look back at the top decor moments of 2022, she predicts which moments are here to stay in the year ahead, including wood burning stoves.
Chilton's Boston Stools Appear in Maine Magazine
Boston Stools from Chilton Furniture featured in the Maine Mag's "A Historic West End Brownstone Gets a Classic Renovation."
Nautilus Lounge Chair Spotted in Decor Maine's "A View to the Ocean"
Decor Maine closed out the year with an issue highlighting 2022's most stylish, serene and sustainable projects.
Chilton Furniture Makes MHD's 2022 Holiday Wish List
Chilton Furniture's Nautilus Lounge Chair makes Maine Home + Design's 2022 holiday wish list.
Chilton ranks 18th as Best Places to Work in Maine releases 2022 rankings
Chilton Furniture earned 18th place in the Small Company Category of the 2022 Best Places to Work. The designation by Best Companies Group recognizes businesses that have established and consistently fostered outstanding workplace environments.
Chilton Furniture Voted as Down East Magazine's 2022 Best Furniture Store
We are honored, for the second year in a row, to be a Down East Magazine "Best Of Maine" Winner!
Chilton is Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine for the 3rd Year in a Row
Chilton was one of several businesses recently recognized as being among the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2022. Please see the full list of companies here.
Chilton Furniture is named a 2022 Retail Star by Home Accents Today
Chilton Furniture is named a Retail Star for 2022 by editors of the premier trade magazine Home Accents Today. The Retail Stars list recognizes independent brick-and-mortar retailers of home accents — including furniture stores — that merchandise creatively and have a positive presence in their local communities.
Chilton Furniture Makes an Appearance in Maine Magazine's "48 Hours" Series
The staff of Maine Magazine features Chilton Furniture as a stop during their 48 Hours in Freeport and Yarmouth. Read about the full weekend here.
Chilton's Nautilus Lounge Chair and Furniture Designer Adam Rogers Featured in Global Design News
Chilton Furniture's 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award winning Nautilus Lounge Chair, designed by independent furniture designer Adam Rogers, is highlighted by Global Design News. Read the article here.
Chilton is Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine for the Second Year in a Row
We are pleased to announce that Chilton was one of several businesses recently recognized as being among the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2021. Earning this designation required a detailed application process, including extensive surveying of the Chilton staff. Building and maintaining a great team that is passionate about our customers and our furniture is Chilton's highest priority, and we are extremely...
Chilton Featured in MaineHomes Architecture & Design
Designing an office space with furniture from Maine, Cumberland’s Kristan Vermeulen, uses a Chilton desk and chair, dresser, pegboard, armchair and side table.
Chilton Receives First International Design Award - Recognizing Its Maine Made Nautilus Lounge Chair
Chilton Furniture (www.chiltons.com) is pleased to announce that The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies awarded the Nautilus Lounge Chair a 2020 GOOD DESIGN® Award.
The GOOD...
Chilton Featured in Decor Maine's Forecasting 2021
Chilton is pleased to have its office furniture play a starring role in a home office renovation featured in this month's Decor Maine magazine.
Kristan Vermeulen’s home office after transformation by Chilton Furniture team member...
Chilton Organizes Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in Celebration of New Store Front Off Commercial Street in Portland
Chilton Furniture, a family-owned designer and retailer of wood furniture crafted primarily in Maine, will be opening a new showroom in Portland this Sunday, November 1st. Jen Levin, President, and Co-Owner of Chilton will be giving tours of the showroom and showcasing Chilton's newest, locally made designs all day.
Chilton will be located at 100 Commercial Street and open every...
Chilton is Recognized as a Best Place to Work in Maine for 2020
We are pleased to announce that Chilton was one of several businesses recently recognized as being among the Best Places to Work in Maine for 2020. Earning this designation required a detailed application process, including extensive surveying of the Chilton staff. Building and maintaining a great team that is passionate about our customers and our furniture is Chilton's highest priority, and we...
Chilton Keeps It Local
Learn more about how Chilton is crafting its own collection that celebrates the love of wood with Square Manufacturing Co. in the September issue of New England Home.
Chilton’s Union Table Makes an Appearance in Architectural Digest
Chilton’s Union Table Makes an Appearance in Architectural Digest.
Chilton's Hygge table featured in Maine Home + Design
We were proud to see our original, Maine-made Hygge table prominently featured in this month's Maine Home + Design magazine. Please enjoy the full story here.
Chilton’s Acadia Live Edge Table featured in Maine Homes magazine
Chilton was pleased to see its Acadia Live Edge Table featured in Maine Homes magazine. Please click here to check it out.
Chilton’s Dipping Lamp featured in the holiday gift guide from Maine Homes magazine
Chilton was pleased to see its Dipping Lamp featured in the holiday gift guide from Maine Homes magazine. Please click here to view.
Chilton furniture featured in Decor Maine Magazine
Chilton was honored to have its dining furniture and hall bench featured in Rustic Overtones, an article in the November/December edition of Decor focused on a new Kennebunkport home from Maine builder Creative Coast Construction. Please click here to enjoy the piece.
Chilton's Shaker Collection Featured in Good Theater's Production of Admissions
Chilton is pleased to be long-time supporter of the arts, but we have found a particular joy in our season sponsorship of the Good Theater, a not-for-profit theater company in the Saint Lawrence Arts Center of Portland's Munjoy Hill. The Good Theater dedicates itself to presenting quality theatrical productions that are entertaining, uplifting, and inspiring, using the best artists available. After...
Chilton's Acadia Live Edge dining table
featured in DownEast Magazine
Chilton's Acadia Live Edge dining table and Spindle Chairs were the perfect compliment to the newly built modern Peaks Island home featured in Rustic and Sleek, the Maine Homes column of September's DownEast magazine. You can enjoy the full article here.
Let there be Light
Chilton is pleased to have been selected as exclusive area distributor for Marset Lighting. Marset's collection of handmade modern LED table and floor lamps will join our existing curated collection of Vermont-built lighting from Hubbardton Forge. Some of our favorites include the fun, colorful and portable Bicoca light, the rechargeable, portable Follow Me light and the sleek and modern...
Chilton Partner Tappan Chairs
Celebrates their Bicentennial Anniversary
One of our greatest joys since becoming the new owners of Chilton a few years ago has been getting to know Adam Nudd-Homeyer, the 7th generation owner and lead craftsperson for the Tappan Chair company of Sandwich, New Hampshire. Chilton has been proud to carry Tappan’s full collection of hand-turned, hand-woven chairs, and today, we are...
Chilton featured in Architectural Digest
for the Modern Shaker Stove
Chilton is pleased to have been included in Architecture Digest's feature: 6 Modern Takes on Wood-Burning Stoves. The article led with the Wittus Modern Shaker Stove, and also included the Scandinavian inspired Wittus Stack Stove, recently introduced at Chilton.
You can enjoy the full article here.
Little Big Town
Chilton was pleased to have its Scandinavian-inspired Hygge table showcased in a recent feature on the town of Freeport by Maine Homes, a DownEast magazine. You can enjoy the full story here.
Chilton is proud to be featured in Decor Maine's "Made in Maine" series
This month, Decor Maine published the first in a series of articles about the growing attraction of Maine as a destination for craftspeople and artisans, and the growing consumer interest in products made in Maine. Chilton was pleased to be featured as an example of this trend, citing our increase of Maine-made products from approximately a quarter to nearly 60% of...
Chilton Extends Fundraising for Breast Cancer Awareness through Sunday, October 28
In recognition of the end of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Chilton is extending its donation campaign through the weekend. For tomorrow and Sunday, October 27th and 28th, Chilton will donate 5% of net sales to the Real Men Wear Pink of Maine campaign to fight breast cancer on behalf of the American Cancer Society.
You can see the results...
Chilton Furniture Supports Fight Against Breast Cancer through Participation in "Real Men Wear Pink"
Hi, this is Jared Levin, one of the co-owners of Chilton Furniture. Chilton is very proud to be supporting "Real Men Wear Pink"- a campaign through the American Cancer Society to help raise awareness and funds to fight breast cancer.
I am a son to a loving mother, a husband to a beautiful wife (Chilton co-owner Jennifer), and a father...
Chilton's Acadia Live Edge bed featured on Treehouse Masters
Chilton is honored to have had its original Acadia Live Edge Bed and Acadia Dresser featured on Treehouse Masters. The episode called Antonio Brown's Steel City Skybox premiered on September 7, 2018 and featured a modern steel, wood and glass treehouse for Pittsburgh Steeler star wide receiver Antonio Brown. The episode can be seen on
Maine Furniture Company Shifts to Local Artisans
When Chilton Furniture changed hands four years ago, nearly three-quarters of its furniture was being built outside Maine.
Today, more than half of the furniture is made in Maine and the percentage keeps climbing.
‘Genuine leather?’ ‘Real wood?’ How to read furniture labels
Chilton owner Jen Levin is quoted in the following story about how to read furniture labels. The original story appeared in the Associated Press, but has been picked up by publications such as the Washington Post.
Chilton featured in Maine Homes of DownEast Magazine
To come up with their fresh, modern designs, Jen and Jared Levin, of Chilton Furniture, draw inspiration from a 300-year-old religious sect.
When Jen and Jared Levin sat down with Brother Arnold, one of the two remaining members of the Colonial New England sect known as the Shakers, there was an instant connection. Over tea and spiced fruit bread at...
Chilton Awarded "Best of Houzz: 2018"
Chilton is honored to have been awarded "Best of Customer Service: 2018 on Houzz®, a leading platform for home remodeling and design. According to Houzz, Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including the number and quality of client reviews a professional received in 2017. A “Best Of Houzz 2018” badge now appears on Chilton's profile as a...
Chilton Furniture and Sea Bags Collaboration
Available for Purchase
The High Mast Bed features custom woodworking, repurposed sailcloth and marine rope.
The High Mast Bed, a collaboration between Chilton Furniture and Sea Bags of Maine, is officially available for purchase online and in Chilton Furniture showrooms.
Chilton unveiled their nautical-themed collaboration at the Maine Boats Homes and Harbors Show in Rockland, Maine this summer, receiving positive reviews. Inspired...
Chilton's Beds Featured on Treehouse Masters Premiere
Chilton is honored to have its Arch Shaker Bed and Penobscot Sleigh Bed featured in the latest treehouse creation of Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters, built in Monmouth, Maine. The show, part of the two-house season 10 premier, aired last night, Friday January 5 at 8:00pm EST. If you watch the last 15 minutes, you will see several close ups of...
Chilton now offering the Wittus Modern Shaker Stove
When we stumbled across a photo of the Wittus Modern Shaker Stove last year, we immediately fell in love. In tribute, we posted the photo on our Instagram page.
To our delight, Wittus saw our post and invited Chilton to become a dealer! The Wittus Modern Shaker Stove is now available on our website, and...
Handmade in New England: Blurring the Line Between Art and Furniture.
Chilton is pleased to be included in this story by New England Living.
Chilton Furniture featured in Maine Home & Design magazine
Chilton is pleased to be featured in the Shop Talk column of the current edition of Maine Home & Design magazine. The article focuses on the current design initiatives at Chilton and can be viewed here.
Chilton Furniture and Sea Bags Collaborate on Uniquely Maine Nautical Bed
Chilton Furniture Co. and Sea Bags of Maine are pleased to announce the introduction of the High Mast Bed, a collaboration inspired by Maine's woodworking and seafaring heritage.
The frame for the High Mast Bed is a modern interpretation of a classic four poster bed. It is an original Chilton design with clean lines and turned legs shaped to resemble the...
Chilton Featured in Small Dose Magic
Chilton was pleased to have its Live Edge Slab Coffee Table featured in the most recent posting from Small Dose Magic, a lifestyle blog about life in the "other Portland" (Oregon!). You can enjoy the full feature here.
Chilton featured in WGME's coverage of the Freeport Holiday Sparkle Event
Chilton co-owner Jennifer Levin is interviewed by WGME in their coverage of the Freeport "Sparkle" holiday decorating contest.
Chilton Live Edge bed selected for the cover of the annual artmaine. magazine
Chilton is thrilled to have been selected for the cover of Art Collector Maine, an annual Maine Media Collective publication which highlights notable artists from all over Maine. Paired with artist Jean Jack, our Acadia live edge bed really made a strong visual impact.
Chilton Featured in the Associated Press
Chilton co-owner, Jen Levin speaks about Shaker furniture in a recent Associated Press article by Katherine Ross, picked up by ABC News and The Washington Post. The article describes a new exhibit at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art entitled "Simple Gifts," exploring Shaker furniture and textiles and their impact.
The Shakers have long...
Chilton's Live Edge Collection Featured on Treehouse Masters
Chilton is honored to have provided its Live Edge bedroom furniture for this Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired triple-decker tree-house featured on Animal Planet's Treehouse Masters!
The Frank Lloyd Treehouse episode of Treehouse Masters aired this past Friday, July 29 at 10/9C pm. We were honored and excited to receive a nice mention and air time for Chilton and our Live...
Chilton's Cottage Line Recognized by Nest by Tamara
Chilton Furniture is delighted that our new cottage line was recently selected by Nest by Tamara for her list of The Perfect Pieces to Decorate a Beach House. Nest by Tamara is a design and lifestyle blog inspired by Tamara’s life as an interior designer. Nest has over one million readers and was voted the #1 Interior...
Chilton Partner Tappan Chairs Featured in New Hampshire Chronicle
We were very proud to see this feature on New Hampshire Chronicle of one of our favorite builders, Adam Nudd-Homeyer of Tappan Chair Company. You can watch the video here. You can meet Adam at our upcoming event...
Maine Home & Design Profiles Chilton Furniture
Maine Home & Design profiles Chilton Furniture, our commitment to Shaker inspired design and plans for the future.
Boston Globe on the Shaker-Chilton-Tappan Partnership
The Boston Globe recently published an article on the new collaboration between the Sabbathday Lake community of Shakers, Tappan Chairs of New Hampshire and Chilton Furniture to produce a series of Alfred chairs.
“My own experience has been that most businesses that have come here in the past have tended, whether intentionally or not, to want to exploit the Shaker experience...
Wall Street Journal Covers Shaker Furniture
The Wall Street Journal profiles Shaker furniture today, including Chilton’s Alfred Village Chairs produced in collaboration with the Shakers of Sabbathday Lake.
Current Media Recognizes Chilton Furniture as Example of Midcoast Innovation
Maine’s midcoast, it seems, has a long history of innovation. Grouped with shipbuilders, the Navy, and the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Assocation (responsible for redevelopment at Brunswick Landing), this article recognizes the history of Shaker furniture makers and Chilton Furnture.
It was the beauty of the Shaker designs that inspired Bill Martins to start Chilton Furniture in the 1970s. Using...
Last Living Shakers Authorize NH Craftsman to Produce Iconic Chair
Listen to NPR’s Sean Hurley discuss the Shakers authorizing the production of an authentic Alfred Shaker Chair.
A Chair Made Only in Sandwich
Listen to NPR’s Sean Hurley talk about Tappan Chairs, made in Sandwich, NH since 1819.
Thank You from New Co-owner Jen Levin
Dear Valued Customer,
Happy New Year to you! I am writing to thank you for being a valued member of the Chilton family and to introduce myself. As you may have heard, in September of last year my husband Jared and I purchased Chilton from longtime owners Bill and Susan Martens-we have big shoes to fill. With a history...
Changes at Chilton Furniture: New Owners Acquire Iconic Maine Business
Freeport and Scarborough, Maine (November 10, 2014):Jennifer and Jared Levin of Larchmont, New York are the new owners of Chilton Furniture, known for handcrafted, Shaker-inspired cherry wood designs. Sale of the store became final in September. The Levins have retained the existing management team—general manager, Nate Gobeil, who was named a partner, and store managers Lorinda Nelson and Jill Kennedy—as...
