SL_STENELLAINTERIORS_Profile_0819 . qxp_Profile 8 / 13 / 19 11 : 30 AM Page 2 for shows such as House of Cards , Madam The greatest value of shopping at Stenella STENELLA D Secretary , and The Prodigal Son , as well as is that we have a staff that knows so much INTERIORS several etflix originals and projects from N about furniture and manufacturers . We 800 W . 2nd Street other production studios , often purchase fur - want people to come in and engage us , tell Lansdale , Pa . niture from Stenella’s two locations . Likewise , us what their room looks like , and what owners their goals are . We’ll take it from there . ” of high - profile restaurants in the ( 267 ) 222 - 8926 Philadelphia suburbs and StenellaInteriors.com across the country — Jose Garces among them , for STENELLA ANTIQUES Stella , his new restaurant in 104 S . 2nd Street New Hope — rely on Stenella Perkasie , Pa . furnish their establish - to ( 215 ) 453 - 8490 ments . In addition , local Real - tors often come in to buy or StenellaAntiques.com rent furniture for home - s remember is that we have a lot of different taging purposes . styles and categori No matter the need , es , such as upholstery , there’s much more than lamps , artwork , mirrors — you name it . ” meets the eye at Stenella Inte - Still , Charles says people are usually quite riors , which often works with surprised by the treasures they find once key manufacturers they start walking around the showroom . to custom rder pieces for clients . The “ In many cases we’re offering the best o showroom also provides a merchandise from around the world at the host of complementary services , such as best ossible price , ” he says . “ Maybe it’s p custom upholstery and custom pai closed - out furniture or something pre - owned nting / gilding , Changing the Game or something that we’ve been able to pur - a Having someone with Charles ’ background s well as a wide range of accessories , such chase from a m and experience is of tremendous value to as lighting , rugs , and decorative art . For those anufacturer at a particularly clients , according to Jim Stenella , the owner in need of in - home delivery , either in the good price . If you want a brand new table , of both Stenella locations . we can offer that at a competitive price , “ Charles has really too . That’s the model that Jim Stenella has changed the game for us , ” been able to create , and that’s what makes ? he says . “ People now have us so unique . ” the opportunity to come in and benefit from the expertise of an interior - design professional who has been in the field for more than 20 years , and that expertise comes at no cost to the customer . Whether it’s walking people through a project or simply steering them in the right direction , Charles adds a whole new dimension to our business . ” Greater Philadelphia Area After all , Charles can guide homeowners or across the country , through each of the two showrooms , span - Stenella Interiors provides ning a total of 50,000 square feet , to peruse that level of service , too . Charles suggests visi - the inventory of fine , handcrafted furniture tors go online before stop - from American and international manufac - ping by either location , as turers . The showroom specializes in exquis - Stenella’s two websites — itely made furniture in the 18th century tra - stenellaantiques.com and ditional styles through midcentury and stenellainteriors.com — fea - modern design . Key brands include Baker , tur Councill , D.R . Dim Eldred Wheeler , Henkel e the entire inventory . es , We want people to Harris , Henredon , Karges , Kindle , Kittinger , “ Our online presence come in and engage us , Stickley , and many more top - quality brands . is extremely helpful , “ We have a lot of dif styles of because it gives shoppers ferent tell us what their room furniture here , ” Charles says . “ The brands an upfront idea of what’s we carry might be known for classic furniture , available , and it also pro - looks like , and what but it’s not all formal , and i vides an idea of what to t’s not all 18th cen - expect in terms of price tury . We also have a range of contemporary their goals are . We’ll point , ” he says . “ As fine as furniture for someone who might be looking take it from there . all of our furniture is , there for something more trendy or asual . The c are some incredible b one common thread that connects everything ar - — Charles Dobbs , we sell is the quality and craftsmanship . ” gains to be had for Stenella Interiors Stenella says East Coast - based TV pro - someone who likes a great duction studios in need of distinctive pieces deal . The other thing to SUBURBANLIFEMAGAZINE.COM AUGUST 2019 | 37