SCHEWEL FURNITURE CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY

Furniture World Magazine

Lynchburg, Virginia based retailer Schewel Furniture Company recently marked its 100th birthday. The 45 store chain was founded by Elias Schewel, a rabbi who began peddling furniture and household goods from a horse and buggy to earn enough to bring his wife and children to the United States from Europe. Marc Schewel-CEO, Jack Schewel-President and Donna Clark-Vice President are the fourth generation owners of Schewel Furniture which employs 700 and operates 45 store locations.