Press Articles
“The Roma tall metal cabinet from Abner Henry evokes the timeless elegance of the Eternal City, blending classical architectural details with rich, modern finishes.”
“The Abner Henry x Dwayne Bergmann collaboration has expanded its line with 25 new furniture pieces. The latest armoires, chests, desks and more have refined silhouettes and can be customized with hundreds of wood finishes and dozens of metals.”
“After an incredibly successful debut this spring, Abner Henry and Dwayne Bergmann introduced 25 new additions to their partnered collection this Market. These American-made pieces are a master class in craftsmanship and materiality, with Abner Henry’s customization options meaning the sky is the limit. “
“Fashioned in maple, the Jon barstool from the Sasha Bikoff Collection for Abner Henry combines Amish craftsmanship with Memphis Milano style.”
“Dwayne Bergmann returns with 25 additions to his line with Abner Henry, which first debuted this spring. Among them is the sculptural Taormina sideboard, inspired by European scale and style.”
“For a coastal vibe, the Florenza Oval Dining Table by Abner Henry draws inspiration from the ridges and curves of a seashell. Available in 10 wood species, over 600 finishes, and 50 metal colors, this elegant piece can be customized in both finish and size to suit nearly any home’s color palette and design needs.”
“It’s about finding beauty in the unconventional—objects that might not be classically beautiful but have a presence that makes them unforgettable.”
“For their new collaboration with designer Dwayne Bergmann, Abner Henry manipulated hardwood to bring the dramatic curves of the Roma collection to life. The curved wood design challenged the Abner Henry team both on a creative and technical level.”
“Dwayne Bergmann’s collab with Abner Henry reimagines art deco furniture for the modern age. The detail-driven collection spans 52 dexterous designs crafted using centuries-old Amish woodworking techniques, such as the fluted Glasgow night table; the hand-etched Oxford coffee table; and the Treviso sideboard, adorned in a scalloped facade and geometric hardware.”
“Abner Henry is launching its most ambitious collection yet – 52 pieces with Florida-based designer Dwayne Bergmann.”
“A longtime admirer of Abner Henry’s craftsmanship, Dwayne Bergmann frequently sourced their custom furniture for his design projects.”
“Abner Henry, renowned for its custom designer hardwood furniture and collaborations with names like Sasha Bikoff and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is launching its most ambitious collection yet, 52 pieces with Florida-based designer Dwayne Bergmann, debuting this April at High Point Market.”
“And interiors are already moving in this direction: Sophie Lou Jacobsen’s wavy pendant lights, Natalia Criado’s surrealist tableware, the orb-centric Jon Barstool by Abner Henry and Sasha Bikoff.”
“Abner Henry is showcasing the Fall 2025 Abner Henry x Dwayne Bergman launch with 25 new additions, growing the collection to nearly 100 pieces.”
“Florida designer Dwayne Bergmann is channeling his passion for heritage craftsmanship and fine furniture into an impressive 62-piece case good collection with Abner Henry, spanning console tables, bar cabinets, beds, desks and more.”
“Celebrate the launch of Abner Henry’s collaboration with Dwayne Bergmann, a new 52-piece collection with the Florida-based designer that features timeless Amish craftsmanship and the elegance of Europe’s most iconic cities. Toast to the designs with champagne, Aperol Spritzes, and a mix of European-inspired bites and traditional Amish hors d’oeuvres.”
“Abner Henry debuts its collection with Dwayne Bergman which includes the Treviso sideboard, featuring horizontal scallops, natural oak and custom hardware.”
“We’ve highlighted every showroom featured in BOH’s Designer’s Guide to High Point Market—plus other key buildings and notable debuts—so you can explore the best of what each neighborhood has to offer.”
“The Met Pavilion Dining Table seamlessly merges the grandeur of classic architecture with the sophistication of contemporary living, creating a timeless centerpiece for modern spaces.”
“This month, the interior design community will make its way to High Point Market in North Carolina to preview industry manufacturers’ forthcoming debuts in furniture, lighting, decor, and more, and to scope out upcoming interiors trends. Here, AD PRO maps out the furniture industry’s largest trade show in North America and explains everything you need to know about this spring’s edition.”
“While art deco, midcentury modern and historical European furniture have left a lasting impression on contemporary American tastes, interior designer Dwayne Bergmann has noticed that the pieces are not well suited to today’s homes—they’re often either scaled disproportionately or available in limited finishes.”
“Sasha Bikoff’s customizable Eliza mirror console made in Fredericksburg, Ohio, by Abner Henry.”
“George Sowden’s iconic Memphis Milano designs inspired American designer Sasha Bikoff when creating this armoire’s stripey border and red feet.”
“The Met Pavilion Dining Table seamlessly merges the grandeur of classic architecture with the sophistication of contemporary living, creating a timeless centerpiece for modern spaces.”
“Abner Henry, renowned for its custom designer hardwood furniture and collaborations with names like Sasha Bikoff and The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is launching its most ambitious collection yet, 52 pieces with Florida-based designer Dwayne Bergmann, debuting this April at High Point Market.”
“Designed by Abner Henry in collaboration with The Met, the Met Pavilion dining table features a congregation of arched legs that evoke the entrance of New York’s iconic building. “
“VuePoint provides direct access to Abner Henry’s design library and allows users to personalize furniture by selecting from 10 wood species, more than 600 finishes, 50 metal colors and various hardware options. Each customization option is pre-approved within specific engineering parameters, ensuring accuracy and feasibility.“
“Custom orders and the attendant back-and-forth with design clients can cause headaches for any furniture manufacturer. Amish furniture brand Abner Henry has introduced its own solution in VuePoint, a proprietary full-service order and pricing software.”
“Luxury furniture brand Abner Henry is introducing its second iteration of a collaboration with iconic New York interior designer Sasha Bikoff.”
“With more than 2,000 showrooms, the semiannual High Point Market in High Point, N.C., offered a wide scope of the latest products and trends for the home. “
“Abner Henry recently introduced their second collection with globally renowned designer Sasha Bikoff that is an extension of her playful, colorful style that pays homage to Memphis design.”
“Abner Henry’s artfully executed Met Alcove console is modeled after the exterior of The Metropolitan Museum of Art. “
“Abner Henry, an Ohio-based luxury furniture maker, is launching two major collections this fall that speak directly to the growing demand for customizable, American-made furniture in the luxury market.”
“Marrying Amish craftmanship with a contemporary aesthetic, Abner Henry pushes the envelope of furniture design.”
“Connect the dots on the Gloria side chair from the SASHA BIKOFF X ABNER HENRY collection inspired by a mashup of Art Deco and Memphis Milano styles.”
“Bright, saturated tones pop against plentiful wood finishes in Bikoff’s collection for Amish maker Abner Henry Furniture, too.”
“…Sasha Bikoff’s Gloria side chair, repping playful primary paint colors and custom built of maple and red oak by multigenerational, to-the-trade Amish maker Abner Henry in Fredericksburg, Ohio”
“Wild-child designer Sasha Bikoff’s new collaboration with Ohio furniture maker Abner Henry is colorful, crafted — and totally unexpected.”
“Inspired by legendary designer Milo Baughman, the Beau coffee table from the Sasha Bikoff x Abner Henry collection boasts an exaggerated checkered top in contrasting hues of wood.”
“As president of furniture manufacturer Abner Henry, LaVern Hershberger continues to successfully showcase the company as a high-end design resource.”
“This select group, chosen by our editors, focuses on the people that we think will have the greatest impact on the home furnishings community…”
“The new SASHA BIKOFF X ABNER HENRY collection brings the iconic elements and playful energy of the movements to a grouping of wood furniture pieces that are both sculptural and functional.”
“Meet the Amish furniture company that works with Sasha Bikoff, The Met and the FBI”
“Abner Henry is changing the way we view Amish furniture. The Fredericksburg, Ohio–based company’s founder and CEO, Ernie Hershberger, was born and raised in the area, and grew up working for the family cabinetry company, which was founded in 1918.”
“While natural and neutral palettes stull have a hold on the market, splashes of colour were all the more exhilarating to spot.”
“Building upon the success of their first collaboration with The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Abner Henry is at is again with a phase two.”
“As the bright shades of summer deepen into the rich colors of autumn, there’s never been a better time to express your favorite hues at home.”
“Inspired by Milo Baughman, the Beau Coffee Table’s exaggerated checkered wood finish incorporates the influence of materialism and texture from the Memphis Milano movement.”
“Abner Henry reimagined The Met’s architecture and artworks into incredible cabinetry and tables while their collaboration with Sasha Bikoff put new spin on Memphis design.”
“Nestled in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country… Abner Henry Furniture stands as a testament to innovative design fused with age-old furniture making techniques”
“Handmade in Ohio by Abner Henry, the Darius Armoire designed in collaboration with Sasha Bikoff exudes her signature spirited style combined with flawless craftsmanship.”
“Darius armoire by Sasha Bikoff x Abner Henry…Versatile storage inspired by the Memphis design movement. “
“Darius armoire by Sasha Bikoff x Abner Henry…Versatile storage inspired by the Memphis design movement. “
“One of the trends our team picked up on at @highpointmarket last month was a nod to the ‘80s…”
“The growing focus on handmade and artisan goods permeated the luxury furnishings and decor showrooms at the recent High Point Market in High Point, N.C. “
“Abner Henry also collaborated with celebrity designer Sasha Bikoff for a bold collection inspired by the postmodern Memphis Milano design movement.”
The quality of Amish craftsmanship and Sasha Bikoff’s maximalist eye for design collide in the new collaboration between Sasha Bikoff and Abner Henry.
“Interior designer Sasha Bikoff designed the Gloria side chair, which channels the primary colors and geometric shapes of Memphis Design, for Abner Henry.”
“Abner Henry’s latest collaboration with renowned interior designer, Sasha Bikoff, brings forth a collection unlike any other.”
“It was a wild week in North Carolina. Tens of thousands of industry aficionados from across the globe congregated in High Point on a mission to unearth the latest and greatest designs.”
The Thursday Show: What happened at High Point?
“BOH executive editor Fred Nicolaus and host Dennis Scully discuss the biggest news in the design industry. Later, BOH editor in chief Kaitlin Petersen joins the show to recap High Point Spring market.”
“Designers Today has given a Gold Award to @abnerhenryfurniture for its Stowe bookshelf! Just over 80 inches tall, it was inspired by the arches and levels of Roman architecture.”
“Designers Today perused the multiple introductions this week at High Point Market. Here are the introductions that caught our eye and received Gold Awards.”
“The buzziest brand at High Point this year was longtime BOH fave Abner Henry, which debuted two breathtaking collections.”
“We’ve been following Abner Henry’s ascent for several years, but its gutsy collaboration with Sasha Bikoff this spring meant the the Ohio-based Amish furniture company was on everyone’s lips.”
“With a maximalist aesthetic and love of color, Sasha Bikoff is one of the most exciting interior designers working today. It’s no surprise, then, that her latest collection, released through furniture brand Abner Henry, is inspired by the Memphis Milano movement.”
“What else would you expect from Sasha Bikoff’s first furniture collection if not bold exuberance? The punchy 10-piece collection for Abner Henry features shapes and colors that might be daring to some, but are de rigueur for the New York designer…”
“It’s easy to get lost in High Point Market’s abundant offerings, but a good map can help you find your way. We’ve highlighted every showroom featured in BOH’s Designer’s Guide to High Point Market…”
“Anyone looking for ways to remain relevant with younger consumers should take a page from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s playbook.”
“Join designer Sasha Bikoff and the Abner Henry team for a champagne toast, and be among the first to preview the unexpected blend of Amish tradition with New York City chic in the brand’s latest collaboration.”
“Launching at their High Point brick-and-mortar showroom, Abner Henry is pleased to present their latest collections and a teaser of what’s to come for 2024!”
“When the Metropolitan Museum of Art reached out to Ernest Hershberger with an opportunity to collaborate, the Amish furniture maker was stunned…”
“Furniture can be considered fine art as much as a painted canvas stretched across a wooden frame or a rough charcoal sketch on vellum…”
“Abner Henry’s newest furniture collection is a group of seven pieces inspired by paintings in the Metropolitan Museum…”
“The architecture of New York’s Empire State Building was the inspiration from the Ferro Cabinet from Abner Henry…”
“Artisans have long drawn from the annals of history for inspiration. Whether its culled from a famous painting, ancient artifact, or an icon…”
“Made in the heart of Ohio’s Amish country, Abner Henry produces quality pieces that will stand the test of time. Their new Fall/Winter collection…”
“The Stowe Bookcase from Abner Henry was inspired by arches in Roman architecture.”
“The Met took over this High Point Market, unveiling debut collections with Eicholtz and Scalamandre, along with expanding its collaborations with key home…”
“Calling all treasure hunters! Navigating High Point has never been easier. We’ve highlighted every showroom featured in BOH’s Designer’s Guide to High Point Market—plus other key buildings and notable debuts…”
“Insanely cool Amish furniture brand Abner Henry unveiled its collaboration with The Met. The series comprises seven limited-edition solid wood furniture designs inspired be some of…”
“The Met’s strategy is worth paying attention to because of the number and scope of the partnerships being rolled out, with a particular focus on ‘premium positioning’ and reaching younger audiences worldwide.”
“Relying on the talents of renowned artists as well as Abner Henry’s own designer, engineer, and craftsmen, this limited-edition collaboration with The Met exemplifies the very spirit of the Abner Henry brand…”
“High Point Market is fast approaching (is your schedule as jam-packed as mine this year?) It is going to be a great market…..”
“Abner Henry’s Continental Trestle table puts a curvy spin on traditional trestle-style dining tables.”
“It is the perfect blend of art and design, engineering and technique, old and new, tradition and innovation.”
“Bucolic Fredericksburg, Ohio, and New Yor’s storied Upper East Side have little in common, yet the two disparate locations beautifully collide in Abner Henry’s seven-piece range for the…”
“It’s a story of form meets function, one that bridges the divide between Amish country in Ohio and the bright lights of New York City. It’s also a tale of two businesses, one a revered cultural…”
“The tiered arches of the Colosseum in Rome, the peaks and valleys of the New York City skyline and even the Gothic Era’s flying buttresses cathedrals are all part of the architectural inspiration behind the latest collection introduction from a high-end Ohio furniture factory.”
“The New Summer 2023 collection debut from Abner Henry was inspired by the natural movements found within nature and European architecture—mimicking the geometric and elongated peaks crafted in the form of luxury furniture.”
“Abner Henry’s newest furniture collection is a group of seven pieces inspired by printings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. The luxury furniture brand harnessed a breathtaking variety of techniques-such as sandblasting glass and filling wood grain with 24-karat gold-to create…“
“A fiery hot assortment of new collections has arrived just in time for high summer. From painterly wallpapers to space-age sofas, here are 10 standouts from the latest round of releases.”
“Collectors and avid museumgoers now have a chance to celebrate their favorite artists in a new, unexpected way: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has teamed up with furniture manufacturer Abner Henry…”
“Abner Henry’s seven limited-edition designs for the Met were inspired by some of the museum’s most recognizable artworks, including The Dance Class by Edgar Degas”
“I had to call a friend and ask, ‘Who’s the Met?’ Amish Furniture maker Ernest Hershberger recalls, describing his reaction when the New York museum approached him to collaborate on a series inspired by its permanent collection.”
“The new limited-edition Abner Henry x The Met furniture collection combines traditional techniques with designs inspired by the art of The Met, including works by Edgar Degas, Gustav Klimt and Georges Seurat…”
“Now, the disparate worlds of an Amish community, an iconic art museum, and collectible design converge with the Abner Henry x The Met collection, all made by Amish craftspeople…”
“Abner Henry’s newest furniture collection is a group of seven pieces inspired by paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. The luxury furniture brand harnessed a breathtaking variety of techniques…”
“Abner Henry’s newest furniture collection is a group of seven pieces inspired by paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s collection. The luxury furniture brand harnessed a breathtaking variety of techniques…”
“Ernest Hershberger has never felt spiritually connected to a piece of furniture. A devout member of the Amish church and chief executive officer of high-end furnishings maker Abner Henry, Hershberger saw the pieces he designed and handcrafted as merely the end product of his hard work.”
“American Amish furniture company Abner Henry (abnerhenry.com) recently released a new collection of seven designs, each which was created in homage to an artwork at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
“The weather is finally warming up, so it’s no surprise that design brands are feeling a little frisky. Milan Design Week and High Point Market are fast approaching, and the launches are getting more rambunctious by the minute.”
“It’s a story of form meets function, one that bridges the divide between Amish country in Ohio and the bright lights of New York City. It’s also a tale of two businesses, one a revered cultural institution and the other, a 100-plus-year-old furniture manufacturer in a small town with a rich craft heritage.”
“A collaboration rooted in a shared appreciation of traditional craftsmanship, Abner Henry has released a furniture collection that combines old-world techniques with designs inspired by the magic and art of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.”
“Blending old and new, tradition and innovation, and art and design, contemporary Amish furniture brand Abner Henry’s AH x The Met collection is one to note.”
“The Abner Henry x The Met furniture collection combines old-world techniques with designs inspired by the magic and art of The Met. This collaboration exemplifies the very spirit of the Abner Henry brand: being rooted in the past, while pioneering the future.”
“Don’t let his traditional upbringing fool you—LaVern Hershberger has an eye for modern design. Though he’s been crafting heirloom-quality furnishings for his family’s furniture brands, Homestead Furniture and Abner Henry, since teenhood…”
“LaVern Hershberger is the president of Abner Henry, an American luxury furniture brand specializing in Amish craftsmanship with a modern appeal.”
“President of Abner Henry, Hershberger is committed to taking the luxury furniture brand to new heights through innovative product development strategies, all against a backdrop of longstanding traditions found in the surrounding Amish communities.”
“The traditional craft of the Ohio countryside is making its way to the big apple! The newly launched The Met x Abner Henry furniture collection by the over century-old furniture company features seven unique pieces drawing from the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s extensive collection of 17th- through 19th-century paintings.”
“President of Abner Henry, Hershberger is committed to taking the luxury furniture brand to new heights through innovative product development strategies, all against a backdrop of longstanding traditions found in the surrounding Amish communities.”
“Abner Henry’s Lyndon Console is an upscale-casual design featured in a brand-new color. The soft beige contrasts beautifully with the dark gray hand painted detail on the stunning door fronts.”
“The Met Abner Henry Collection Pirouette Console Table is a favorite of Ernie Hershberger, who said the faith concept behind the piece was capturing the daily ebbs and flows of routine life and how people should embrace life and try their best in everything they do.”
“On Tuesday, April 4, art, furniture and faith came together in a most unusual way at Behalt in Berlin, and the result was a stunning glimpse into the future of furniture coupled with a rich, honest faith-based connection to the past.”
“The newly created “The Met Collection” by Abner Henry had traveled to many places in introducing the series to collectors worldwide.”
