Michelbach’s Creative Classics Furniture — Local services in Alexandria

I have been visiting Creative Classics since I moved to this area and well-before I was able to afford to shop there. During my visits, I met and have gotten to know Ann and the owners, Rachel and Scott. When stopping in, if only to browse, the staff has always taken time to tell me about the products they sell, how they are made, what is new, and the array of options that are offered to make each piece truly custom.

Many of the products sold at Creative Classics are also made in the United States, by hand, and are scaled for smaller condominium spaces, which has been a refreshing contrast to many of the large, overstuffed or oversized pieces that are widely available.

In recent years, I have been able to afford to buy some items from Creative Classics. The service is second to none, the items delivered on time with care, and are lasting longer than other products I have bought at mass retailers. I regularly receive compliments from guests about my furniture and how it brings my home together.

To address some of the comments about the cost…well, you get what you pay for at any store and Creative Classics is no different. I have paid less for furniture from larger retailers where finishes have dulled, or components have failed within a short amount of time. My pieces from Creative Classics look just as good as they did when they were delivered.

Of note, a dining set I purchased from Creative Classics was signed by the workers who built it in Illinois; a sofa I purchased from a manufacturer in North Carolina came with a card signed by each person who had a role in the construction of the piece ranging from the seamster, to the fabric cutter, to the upholsterer. This attention to detail and quality is not inexpensive but it lasts and the pieces are truly personalized.

I cannot say enough about how welcoming Ann, Rachel, and Scott have been to me over the years and it is always a pleasure to stop in and browse.

If you are seeking quality, American made furniture that can be tailored to your space and tastes, with personalized service, I recommend Creative Classics...

I went to Creative Classics in a hurry… I am moving to a remote area in Alaska and the movers were coming on Monday. This was Saturday. In getting ready for this big move I had not been able to purchase dining room chairs that we were desperately in need of after years of using donated furniture.

I walked in, looked around a little bit, and was then asked if I needed any help. I told the gentleman I was looking for sturdy, Amish made, dining room chairs but I needed them this weekend. He said, maybe Monday: let’s look at our delivery schedule and our inventory to see what we have available. So we did. They did have delivery time on Monday, but my moving company was coming on Monday morning. I kept looking but secretly wasn’t sure Monday would work for me.

He introduced himself as Steve, the owner - along with his wife, who was also working in the store that day and helping other clients. Steve brought me over to 2 different styles of dining room chairs and had me sit in them. One was so comfortable for me. I loved it. We went back to the computer to see when we could get these delivered.

This is where it goes from good customer service to AMAZING!!! Steve calls his son, who also works in the business, and they arrange for his son to meet me at their warehouse right then. Even though the warehouse is closed on Saturday and it was his son’s day off they knew I was moving and completely went out of their way to help me.

I paid and met his son at the warehouse 30 minutes later. He had pulled out all the chairs from their boxes, urged me to inspect each one, and then repacked them so I could have them moved to Alaska.

I was headed to Pottery Barn and Crate and Barrel next. Creative Classics prices were comparable and they are a small, family owned business, selling Amish made - not factory made - furniture. I am soooo happy with this purchase. I’m moving but I hope this review will bring other people to the store. Creative Classics will be my first choice when we come back to the area.

Thanks for your help Steve...

I highly recommend this store if you are looking for high quality, American-made furniture. My wife and I live in a small, two bedroom condo. We purchased all of our living room furniture from them and had it delivered around 2 months ago, and just finished placing another order for a dining room table, chairs and a buffet. We love this store so much that after the dining room furniture arrives, we will be ordering new bedroom furniture from them also. The staff and owners of the store are very nice, helpful and professional. The delivery guys were friendly and very good at their jobs - all of the furniture arrived without a scratch and in perfect condition.

All of their furniture is custom-made with hundreds of options in regards to fabric choices, materials, colors and patterns. When we sat down to look at some of the fabrics for the couch, Rachel, one of the owners, must have noticed a look of desperation on our faces as we tried to figure out what we wanted. She told us they had designers who could come out to our home to help wade through all of the choices, so we decided to give it a try. That was probably the best decision we made.

Our designer was Elisa - she came to our home and spent nearly two hours with us to figure out what we were looking for. A week or so later, she gave us multiple design plans for the living room, dining room and bedroom, and also gave us recommendations on new carpet colors and patterns. To finalize the color and fabric choices, Elisa even met us at the store on a Sunday morning (usually her day off) a few hours before the store opened. Our living room looks beautiful and is very comfortable. Everyone that comes to visit comments on the great looking furniture and loves the way our condo looks. I am so glad we took advantage of their design service, and even happier that Elisa is so good at...