Our history
A life of making things
May 18, 1953
Peter Saloom shown front left in about 1960 Ever since Peter Saloom can remember he has been making things. This passion took root in his Father’s basement workshop in Mountainside, New Jersey in the 1960s. There he created things he dubbed “traptions” (contraptions). They were usually made of spare materials, paper clips, string, nails and screws. From this work came his love for designing and making things.
The Basement in Salisbury, MA
June 21, 1980
Where it all began. From a simple basement workshop designer Peter Saloom began to create both the designs and the philosophy that would become Saloom Furniture Company. These were the early days. The company only had a handful of customers. Peter handled the drawing, woodworking, sales, and delivery alone. Designs were simple, modern, and featured mixed material tops like slate and tile.
Linda Joins the Effort
June 21, 1981
Linda came on board with the company to help it grow. She left a career in social work, but didn’t leave behind the core values she had cultivated there. For over thirty years Linda has worked with the employees of Saloom Furniture, their families, and the surrounding community, constantly striving to improve the condition of peoples’ lives.
The Lowell Mill
June 21, 1983
Outgrowing the basement in Salisbury, Peter and Linda decide to move the company to a bigger facility. They will spend the next three years at 95 Bridge Street in Lowell, Massachusetts. This building was a historic mill building and Saloom Furniture occupied a small portion of the fifth floor.
Incorporation!
June 21, 1984
Making it official. With a handful of employees, a couple of customers, and a two-page catalog of products Peter and Linda decide to incorporate and get down to business.
Growth! Move to Gardner, MA
June 16, 1986
The business quickly outgrew the facilities in Lowell so Peter and Linda moved the company to a 20,000 sq/ft factory in Gardner, Massachusetts. Gardner was best known for its century long history as the foremost furniture producing city in the nation. At the time that Saloom Furniture relocated to Gardner there were approximately 40 other furniture factories operating, employing thousands and thousands of local woodworkers, machinists, finishers, and laborers.
Corian Tables Take Off
June 26, 1987
With tile top tables already booming, Peter and Linda introduce tables that feature Dupont Corian, an brand new high durability innovation in dining furniture. At around the same time the chair end of the business starts to take off as well.
Inc. 500 for Three Straight Years
June 26, 1991
Saloom Furniture earns mention in the Inc. 500 list for three consecutive years!
Saloom moves to Winchendon, Massachusetts
June 26, 1993
With the business continuing to grow, Peter and Linda move the company to its current home on Murdock Avenue in Winchendon, Massachusetts. This adds 80,000 square feet of additional space for the company, effectively quadrupling its size. Additionally they keep the Gardner factory and begin production of furniture in both locations.
Wood Top Tables Develop
June 26, 1995
In order to keep up with customer needs and market trends Peter began designing solid wood table tops, a first for Saloom Furniture. Over the years Saloom has developed tables in maple, cherry, oak, and walnut.
Pinnacle Design Award
June 26, 2000
In 2000 Saloom Furniture was awarded the Pinnacle Design award for the Dynasty collection of dining furniture.
Gardner Factory Becomes Case Plant
June 27, 2002
New Castle Collection Introduced
June 27, 2008
In 2008 Saloom introduced the New Castle collection that showcased traditional European designs combined with the signature top treatments and craftsmanship that Saloom is known for.
Aggressive Launch Into Contemporary Furniture
June 28, 2010
In 2010 with the US manufacturing climate in a state of serious decline, Peter and Linda decide to inject the company’s product line with some new life. Contemporary furniture design had long been a passion of Peter’s and now he was able to make it a reality.
Walnut and Solid Surface
June 28, 2016
In 2016 Saloom started to feature beautiful walnut panels in the modern Peter Francis collection. At the same time, customers were clamoring for bright white top materials in modern designs. This lead to the introduction of bright white acrylic tops.
Saloom Introduces Occasional Furniture
April 13, 2018
After decades of experience in manufacturing dining furniture, Saloom Furniture Company expands by launching into the occasional furniture category, offering new and unique styles of cocktail and console tables.
Aquisition by Meuble BDM + Inc.
June 25, 2025
Bermex is a family business founded in 1983 in Maskinongé (Quebec, Canada). They are the leading manufacturer of solid wood dining furniture, storage furniture, bistro tables and custom bar stools. The company now has more than 180 employees across Quebec, Canada and has three factories equipped with advanced technologies.
Warranty
1-Year Limited Warranty
Effective May 1, 2005 Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. offers a limited warranty to the original purchaser for one year from the date of invoice against
manufacturer’s defects. We warrant our furniture products to be free from defects in construction and workmanship under normal household and consumer use.
If a defect is found during the warranty period, Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. will exchange, repair or replace the defective products. Saloom Furniture Co. Inc.
has sole discretion to determine which method will be used to correct defects. Repairs or replacements shall only be made by an authorized
Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. dealer.
Before warranty service will be rendered, the Purchaser must submit a purchase receipt or other proof of the date of purchase. Shipping and handling charges for return
to the factory must be prepaid by the Purchaser with return shipment/freight paid by Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. Reimbursement for repairs made locally must be approved
by Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. in writing in advance.
This limited warranty excludes damages resulting from neglect, damage caused by accidental or intentional acts, institutional or commercial use, exposure to extreme or
abnormal heat, cold, dryness, moisture or humidity, unauthorized repair or alteration, and misuse or abuse of the products. Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. will not cover damage
that results from normal wear and tear or accidents including scratches, burns, water marks or indentations. This warranty also does not cover damage that occurs in shipment
to the Purchaser as a result of the mishandling of the products by independent common carriers.
Each piece of wood is unique and therefore, variation of color and grain can occur from piece to piece. All furniture is built in environmentally controlled
conditions. Humidity and temperature are highly regulated in our factories. However, wood will expand and contract with changes in temperature and humidity and
Saloom Furniture Co. Inc. will not replace a table that has a slight gap either in the center or at the ends where the two table halves meet. This is normal
movement and will change with changing conditions/seasons. Care must be taken to control the temperature and humidity in the area where the furniture is placed.
Checking or splitting of natural wood products along a “wood grain line” is a condition which may or may not occur in these wood products and is usually the result
of excessive dryness of the wood, and therefore, this condition is expressly excluded from the terms and conditions of this limited warranty.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you sell directly to consumers?
Saloom Furniture does not sell directly to consumers, you can purchase our products through any Saloom authorized dealer. Click here for a link to our Dealer Locator.
I have a problem with a Saloom product, who should I contact?
Please contact the Dealer where you purchased your furniture.
What is the difference between a “Smooth Top” and a “Signature Top”?
A “Smooth top” is just what the name implies, a standard table top. It may have Wire Brushed,
Distressed, or Heritage finishes applied to it. A “Signature” top is one of four textured
top options that we offer: Hand-Planed, Planked, Rustic or Strata. There is an up charge to
the price of the table for the “Signature Top” option.
Can I two-tone the finish on my tables and chairs?
Yes, you can specify one color for the table base and apron and a different finish color for the table top. For wood seat chairs and stools, you can specify one finish color for the frame and another finish color for the wood seat. There is NO up charge for two tone finishes.
Do you apply tack glides to the bottom of your chairs, stools, and benches?
No, if you feel this is necessary we recommend you purchase felt pads for the bottom of your chairs, stools, or bench at any home improvement store.
Will my arm chair fit under the table apron?
Different chair styles have different arm heights – these are listed in the dimensions along with each model number. You can calculate if the chair will fit under the table apron by looking at the arm height information compared to the type of table you are ordering. (Please note that these measurements are approximate, and could vary by up to ¼”).
- New England Leg tables = 26 ¼” distance from floor to bottom of apron
- New England Pedestal & Trestle tables = 27 ¼” distance from floor to bottom of apron (Note: Boylston table style = 26 ¼”)
- New Castle Pedestal & Trestle tables = 27 ¾” distance from floor to bottom edge of table
- Oracle ‘A’ (1 ½” thick edge) Pedestal tables = 27 ½” distance from floor to bottom edge of table
- Oracle ‘D’ (2 ¼” thick edge) Pedestal tables = 26 ¾” distance from floor to bottom edge of table
- Skyline Leg table = 26 ¼” distance from floor to bottom of apron
- Skyline Pedestal table = 28” distance from floor to bottom edge of table
I want to use my own fabric for my chairs, how much yardage do I need to send?
We provide the dealer with a “COM & Fabric Upgrade Information” page in the Saloom Furniture price list which lists complete details on yardage requirements for each chair style as well as pricing and ordering instructions.
What is the price for Sunbrella, Grade B fabrics, and Leather on my chairs?
Your Saloom dealer will use the “COM & Fabric Upgrade Information” page of the Saloom Furniture price list to look up the up charge information for each chair style. They will add the appropriate up charge amount to the price list price for the chair, stool, or bench.
Does your chair foam contain flame retardant chemicals?
No, our chair foam does not contain these chemicals and meets California TB117 standards.
How do Saloom extension tables and leaves work?
