About A&P Woodworking · East Boston
A&P Woodworking Inc. is a family-owned and operated custom woodworking business founded in 1968 by Pietro DiPlacido in East Boston, Massachusetts. The company specializes in residential and commercial custom cabinetry, including kitchens, bathrooms, entertainment centers, and built-ins. It serves the greater Boston area and prides itself on craftsmanship, quality materials, and close collaboration with homeowners, contractors, designers, and architects. The business has been passed down through generations, with Pietro’s sons joining the company early and continuing its legacy.
Established in 1968 by Pietro DiPlacido, A&P Woodworking Inc. is a family-run custom woodworking shop based in East Boston. The company builds residential and commercial cabinetry using 3/4-inch plywood construction and premium materials such as Wilsonart, Formica, and Pionite laminates. They offer a wide range of products including kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, built-ins, closet organizers, radiator covers, and custom display cases. Their work is tailored for homeowners, general contractors, designers, and architects. All projects are built on-site in their shop, and they use high-quality hardware like Blum, Grass, and Rev A Shelf. The business has been in operation for over 50 years and continues to be run by the DiPlacido family.
- In business
- since 1968
- Owner
- Pietro DiPlacido
- Serves
- greater Boston area
Our Story
A&P Woodworking is a family owned and operated business started in 1968 by Pietro DiPlacido. Pietro learned the art of Cabinet Making in Argentina from his father Michael DiPlacido. They migrated to the United States in 1964 and shortly after Michael DiPlacido returned to Argentina to continue his furniture and kitchen business. Pietro stayed in America and in 1968 started A&P Woodworking Inc. Most of the kitchen back in those days were built using laminate. Pietro’s sons started working for the family business as soon as they were old enough and never stopped. For over twenty years they have been building wood kitchens. Today A&P specializes in Residential and Commercial, custom made cabinetry. We work closely with our customers whether you are a Homeowner, General Contractor, Designer, or Architect. A&P Woodworking takes pride in the quality of our craftsmanship and the service we provide our customers. All A&P Kitchens are built on site in our shop using 3/4 plywood construction. All of the doors used are outsourced to Conestoga Wood Specialties. Our laminates are provided by tier 1 providers including Wilsonart, Formica and Pionite. We use all Soft-close hinges and drawerslides, Blum ,Grass, and Rev A Shelf.
Products
- Residential Kitchen Cabinets
- Bathroom Vanities
- Entertainment centers
- Built-Ins
- Closet Organizers
- Radiator Covers
- Laminate Countertops (Square and Beveled edges)
- Commercial Architectural and cabinet woodworking
- Store Fixtures
- Lab environments
- Custom display cases