Rkadia was founded in a modest shop in Arlington, Washington. At that time, our goal was simply this: to build the finest handmade furniture possible. In our first three weeks, we created five complete bedroom sets, packed them up and hit the road. The first store we visited bought them all. Within six months we were able to move into a larger shop and hire our first employee. In the years since then, our company has grown, but our philosophy has stayed the same. At Rkadia, every employee is considered to be an integral part of our company, and is trained in all aspects of our operations. In time, a core of distributors was established. Our Vermont Pine series, for instance, launched us into seven states with a large customer base. Over the years, new lines have been added, always using the finest softwood and hardwood, hardware and finish supplies to produce them. Throughout our growth, we have remained committed to quality. To maintain our standards of craftsmanship, we have continued studying technological advances and incorporating new tools into our production line. In 1997 in response to increasing demand, Rkadia and crew moved once again to a much larger facility. Although our company has grown, our philosophy remains the same. As our clients past and present know, Rkadia's products and customer service prove our commitment to quality.