MANAYUNK

     Jenna Gruber is the manager of Nadeau, a unique furniture store with a one of a kind experience. Nadeau was founded in 1992 by Tom Nadeau as a wholesaler of unique, handcrafted furniture. Years later in 2007, Tom opened up his first retail store, but kept the wholesale prices, giving customers the chance to purchase beautiful pieces without breaking the bank. To this day there are people that bought wholesale from Nadeau and that now come into the retail shops. With over 1,500 pieces out on display, the store is filled with an assortment of chairs, buffets, coffee tables, dining tables, dressers to name a few, and each piece is a unique work of craftsmanship that will fit an assortments of tastes and budgets.
     Along with Jenna, the Nadeau team consists of two other members, Keon and Meagan. This small team works together to help the customer find their perfect piece. This perfect piece is built to last because "when you buy a piece of Nadeau furniture you're getting solid wood or metal," explains Jenna. These solid wood pieces are made with a multitude of woods ranging from Mango, Mahogany, Sheesham, and Acadia. Jenna says: "You're going to have the piece forever. They aren't mass-produced items, each piece is handcrafted." It's also important to remember you need to care for your purchases. But don't fret, Nadeau will make sure you have the knowledge to care for the individual needs of each piece. Although many of the pieces are meant to look distressed everything in the store is brand new. Whenever Nadeau gets a new shipment which is around once a month, pictures of the items shipped are photographed and put on their photobucket account!
     A long lived family tradition in many homes is the coming together to share a meal. But this isn't possible without a solid table supporting the food, drinks, and chatter of the day. When investing in a table to surpass the wear and tear of everyday and still look it's its best for special occasions, nadeau - furniture with a soul will give you a solid wood table that will last. Since the merchandise is handcrafted and received from different vendors at different times, Nadeau says your table is going to stand the test of time but also be uniquely yours. Taking your table to the next level is possible when choosing the chairs. Since Nadeau is receiving merchandise from such specific crafters you might not be able to pair your table with a matching set of 6 chairs. But this gives you the chance to experiment with benches, stools and an assortment of traditional chairs. When purchasing these table and chair combinations you will be giving your family the chance to create future memories while breaking bread.
     What's so great about Nadeau Philadelphia is that when you leave Main Street there are 25 other Nadeau retail stores all over the country. All the pieces in each location are scoured and picked by owner Tom Nadeau and his wife Angel. They are constantly on a mission to find "handcrafted, one-of-a-kind, affordable items that their customers are proud to include in their homes." When you go into the Nadeau in Manayunk the pieces are all unique, in an abundance of styles, and different than what you might find in other stores. Not knowing what you're going to find until you pop into the store just further adds to Nadeau’s charm.
     Many of Nadeau’s pieces can be used for lots of purposes. One piece could be used as a dresser, a TV console, or a buffet. Jenna, says: “Most of the pieces in the store are statement pieces. If you're revamping a room, take one of these pieces and build the room around it." At Nadeau you can find items in more neutral tones and pieces that are turquoise or have splashes of bright colors. The uniqueness and multipurpose fashion of this furniture make Nadeau an ideal place for those looking to find something really special and unique for their home, without breaking the bank.
     Manayunk is such a unique place in Philadelphia, with a strong community of business owners and retailers. The first time we visited the neighborhood, we fell in love with the unique, creative, and free vibe of the area. Manayunk felt immediately like home and that’s why we chose it for nadeau - furniture with a soul. "Furniture with a Soul means that these pieces have a story and a life to them" and here we feel right at home.