Since 1911, Hickory Chair has made fine upholstered and wood furniture in its Hickory, North Carolina workroom, where craftspeople produce personalized pieces to order. The company says roughly 90% of each product is made within its facility, and its Made For You programs extend that hands-on approach to custom dimensions, finishes and upholstery. An on-site Artist’s Studio adds hand-painted decoration developed with designers, making each piece especially personal.
England FurnitureSince 1964, England Furniture has built made-to-order upholstered furniture at its Tennessee manufacturing facility in New Tazewell, giving customers a say in the frame, fabric and configuration. The company keeps production close to home, where skilled craftspeople handle construction and face-to-face quality control rather than mass-producing stock for a warehouse. Most custom orders ship within four to six weeks.YOUNGSTOWN, OH
Century Furniture LLCHickory, North Carolina-based Century Furniture is known for furniture designed to become family heirlooms. The company serves designers and customers through authorized dealers, with customizable upholstery at the center of its offering and a worldwide dealer network supporting its work.NEW YORK, NY
Norwalk FurnitureSince 1902, Norwalk Furniture has handcrafted custom upholstered furniture in Norwalk, Ohio, building each piece by hand to a customer’s specifications. Its 440,000-square-foot factory employs 225 craftspeople, including many second- and third-generation artisans, while an employee stock ownership plan introduced in 2021 gives full-time workers a stake in the company. Twelve local families preserved the operation during the 2008 recession, and it remains a locally rooted American manufacturer with a deep upholstery tradition.NORWALK, OH
Hardwood ArtisansSince 1976, Hardwood Artisans has handcrafted made-to-order wood furniture in Virginia, with its Culpeper showroom and wood shop serving as the company headquarters. The American-made pieces are built by hand from solid hardwood and can be customized to suit a home, from distinctive Beehive seating to custom cabinetry and built-ins. Hardwood Artisans remains one of the few Virginia furniture makers offering this personalized, made-to-order approach.BETHESDA, MD