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Tea at Highclere Castle

A very special event is being held by the ASID Florida South Chapter at the Miromar Design Center in Estero, Florida during the month of May.  The  event at the Miromar Design Center is entitled "Tea at Highclere Castle". Highclere Castle in Great Britain is where the popular PBS show "Downton Abbey" is filmed, which is the epitome of gracious living.

It is our honor at Hickory Chair to have made the pieces for the event.  The Boden Dining Table from the James River Collection was crafted from Ash solids and veneers then was hand finished in optional Weathered Mineral paint and then fitted with Antique Nickel ferrules.  A pair of hand-carved mahogany London Arm Chairs from the Mariette Himes Gomez Collection in Birch paint flank the table along with a pair of Lindsay Arm Chairs available with or without casters.  Also shown is the Duchamp Sideboard that has been finished in a combination of Antique Ivory paint with Weathered Mineral paint behind the grills on the door fronts.

The tablescapes on display the entire month of May are not only wonderful to enjoy viewing,  but are part of a silent auction that benefits the student scholarship fund of the ASID chapter.  If you are interested in participating in the ASID South Florida Chapter "Tea at Highclere Castle" event on May 23^rd, please contact Peggy at peggy@peggyoberlininteriors.com for more information.

We thank Peggy of Peggy Oberlin Interiors and Vivian, manager of the Henredon Showroom where Hickory Chair is prominently represented at the Miromar Design Showroom, for their wonderful tablescape display which we are sure will be enjoyed by all who visit.  When you stop into the Miromar Design Center, make sure you stop by to see Vivian, Lindsay and Kirk who just returned from HCC University where they not only spent a few days in our High Point and Hickory Showrooms but also toured our 600,000 square foot workroom where over 600 artisans and craftsment make each piece to order.  Why settle for standard when you can have it made?

If You Can Describe It We Will try To Make It!

Our 102-year journey as a company is marked by many milestones. We hold the honor of being the first furniture maker in Hickory to make upholstered furniture. We were the first furniture company in North Carolina to create a licensed collection in 1931. In the decades that have followed we have had other milestones from ownership changes, war, recession and depression. as we have survived these challenges it has made us stronger. In fact, it iis said that we have the only integrated.wood and upholstery workroom in America.

It is a can do attitude that had fueled our determination to overcome obstacles. This attitude benefits you as well. Each of the pieces shown below are customized and made to order. i.e. not 'standard'. First is the Chelsea Bed from the Thomas O'Brien Collection. The designer selected white ultra suede, asked us to cut and sew it and then requested that we mail it to another address. The headboard fabric was returned with rhinestones applied in an eagle pattern. After contacting the designer we learned that the lady that bejeweled Elvis' jumpsuits had created this motif for Dale Earnhardt Jr. His bedroom was to be in the Elvis spirit and was to be on MTV's show Cribs. The eagle is also in honor of Budweiser that was his sponsor.

The Eton M2M Sofa is standard as a skirted love seat. This customer did not want the skirt, selected legs from a different sofa and specified the custom length that was right for her room.

The Ceylon M2M Dining Table is custom in every way. The designer wanted it made as 72 by 52-inches, painted White and then a have custom silver Greek key motif be hand-painted on the reveal of the apron.

The pair of tufted leather settees are actually a pair of Townsend Wing Chairs. The designer specified the length, remove the seat cushion and then tuft the seat, back, arms and wings.

In the last image is the back view of a custom length M2M Wakeley Sofa and a custom height, length and depth Milo Console table. The designer was able to get exactly what she needed for her client's home.

Each designer sent sketches along with their wish. Our Hickory Chair workroom became their workroom. Why would you ever settle for standard?

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Putting On The Ritz

 

You might remember the very talented interior designers, Don Easterling and Nina Nash, from previous posts on our blog.  We are excited to share with you their Atlanta Ritz Carlton Residences project! They are part of the team at the beautiful Mathews Furniture in Atlanta.  (Recently Mathews Furniture was the location for an episode of Real Housewives of Atlanta and they filmed in the Hickory Chair display with our banner hanging proudly in the background!) 

Don and Nina collaborated on this beautiful luxury model for the Ritz Residences in Atlanta.  We are honored that they found so many pieces perfect for the residence in our assortment!  In the living room below our Sutton Sofa is flanked by a pair of Austell Side Tables with wood tops. Both the sofa and tables are great examples of what our craftsmen can do in our Hickory, NC workroom!  The Sutton Sofa is available in 1-inch incredments from a chair width all the way to 120 inches and is available skirted or with wooden feet finished in your choice of stain or paint. The Austell Side Table by Suzanne Kasler is available in countless stain and painted finishes as well as a choice of a wood top, as shown, or with a White Onyx stone top.  Suzanne Kasler is an Atlanta based designer. 

In the Master Bedroom, the Simone Bed also by Suzanne Kasler, was selected and finished in an antique painted finish.  It is flanked by a painted Angus Pedestal Table and Andrew Side Table from the Alexa Hampton Collection.  The Simone Bed is also available upholstered and like the tables, available in dozens of stained and painted finish options. 

Facing the Simone Bed is the Murano Chest with Wood Top in a painted finish and the Perlini Mirror.  The Mirror is from the Alexa Hampton collection. 

In the other Bedroom, the Chelsea Bed and Chelsea Side Tables were selected from the Thomas O'Brien Collection.  They are finished in the standard Chelsea finish. (This beautiful bed was also in the luxurious bedroom on 'Something's Gotta Give' that featured Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson! Their's was the first made without the standard nail head trim!)

The Dining Room has an amazing view.  The graceful Choate Dining Table was selected also from the Suzanne Kasler Collection.  A beautiful stain finish has been highlighted by hand gold striping from the artists at Hickory Chair.  A set of our classic Chippendale Side Chairs accompany the table.  In the background a Carrie Chair from the Mariette Himes Gomez Collection is used with a mirrored desk.

We appreciate Don and Nina giving our artisans and craftsmen the opportunity to make pieces for this and their other projects.  Their thoughtful selections of finish, fabric, hardware and size provide their clients with luxurious homes and models while our craftsmen hone their skills making each piece one at a time to order.  We are proud to make nearly 90% of our line in America.  This allows you to personalize instead of settling! 

 

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Celebrating Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture

Sophia Mirror, Artisan Chest with Overlay, Madigan Benches, Charleston Dining Table

One of the premier high end furniture stores in America is Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture in Edina, Minnesota.  They have other locations in Souix Falls, SD, Fargo, ND and in Souix City, IA.  For decades Hickory Chair's talented artisans and craftsmen have had the honor to make fine furniture for this prestigious store.  Recently the talented team at Gabberts collaborated with Hickory Chair to create a truly inspirational display for the Edina location.

Kent M2M Sofa, Bowman Cocktail Table and Jules Chair

The display is located on the main level of the store in the Design Center area.  A beautiful display was created that illustrates the skill and personalization from our nearly 600 talented artisans and craftsmen in our HIckory, North Carolina workroom. 

Halden Sofa, Davis Drop Leaf Table, Ingold Table, Surry Side Chair

Pieces from many collections were selected to make beautiful displays to show area families how they could add special pieces to their homes.  Hickory Chair's centennial collection, the 1911 Collection, is mixed with licensed collections by four of the most famous American interior designers - Alexa Hampton, Mariette Himes Gomez, Suzanne Kasler and Thomas O'Brien.  In fact, in January 2012, Architectural Digest magazine named them in their listing of the new top 100 interior designers in America! 

Hallings Secretary, Wakeley Sofa, Alexa Ottoman, Alex Tray, Wabi Cocktail Table, Hunt Side Chair, Charles Hassock, Ian Bench

In each of the room scenes shown, a mix of interesting furniture forms were personalized through finish, hardware, fabric, leather and nail head trim from the extensive options at Hickory Chair.  As each piece is made to order, the craftsmen at Hickory Chair encourage you to select from these extensive options to create a very personal piece that suits your taste instead of settling on the standard.  It is this spirit that has allowed Hickory Chair to celebrate its 101st year of making fine furniture this year!

9th Street Sofa, Wabi Cocktail Table, Wakeley Sofa, Alex Ottoman, Alex Tray, Silhouettes Lounge Chair, David Lounge Chair

Many of the talented designers and sales associates at Gabberts are graduates of HCC University.  These individuals have traveled to Hickory, North Carolina to sharpen their skills on how high end custom furniture is made.  They have talked with woodworkers, upholsterers, cutters, finishers, sewers and all sorts of other craftsmen.  They have seen how kiln-dried lumber is transformed into the skeletal frame that is then hand-upholstered to order.  They have spent time in our showroom with an extensive assortment of furniture so that they know how each piece sits, what is behind the doors and most importantly they know it personally.

We hope you will go experience Gabberts Design Studio & Fine Furniture for yourself when you are in the Minneapolis area.  If you are not in the Minneapolis area, please visit our website to locate a dealer near you.  Our team in Hickory would love nothing more than have the honor of making a special piece for your home.

 

Happenings at 'The Chair'

This fall at the International Home Furnishings Market in High Point, North Carolina, Hickory Chair introduces our new VP/Creative Director, Skip Rumley and his fresh presentation of Hickory Chair furniture.  His fresh outlook has brought an easy elegance in our 25,000 square foot showroom.  Divided into luxury apartments and suites, each area is distinctive with fresh new fabrics, special constructions and thoughtfully choreographed rooms.  Our Hickory, North Carolina workroom has the ability to make nearly 90% of our entire product offering in just a few weeks from order.  Skip has worked alongside to create special pieces never imagined before.  Adding to the excitement is that all four of our licensees, Alexa Hampton, Suzanne Kasler, Mariette Himes Gomez and Thomas O'Brien have new pieces for their respective collections this fall.  We, and they, are honored that Architectural DIgest named each of them as a Top 100 Interior Designer this year!

In addition to new furniture this season, we have dynamic new fabrics, leather and trim that reflect beautiful pattern, color and texture.  Continuing our licensing program with Hable Construction, we have added 11 new prints and wovens to our collection this season!  Shown is a grouping of pieces upholstered in new Hable Construction fabrics that are exclusive to Hickory Chair. The Muse Cabinet and a Madigan Bar Stool are shown the new print Marble in the Skinny Dip colorway, a screen in Pom Pom in the Sapphire colorway, the Edward Chair in Peony and the Inman Ottoman in the new Coal colorway of Costume.

Alexa Hampton has created the beautiful Alice Secretary along with a distinctive grouping of chairs named Rachel and Gregory and the new Tatum Side Table.

  

Mariette Himes Gomez owns a vintage sofa made by the legendary Syrie Maugham.  Working with the craftsmen in the Hickory workroom we introduce the luxurious adaptation we have named the Syrie Maugham Sofa. From feedback at market we have created the most comfortable sofa ever in the Hickory Chair line.

 
Suzanne Kasler has many new introductions this season.  Included in this grouping is the Arden Dining Table.  Crafted in ash solids and veneers, this 8-legged table is perfect as a dining or center table.  The top and base are interchangeable with many other tops and bases allowing you to create a one-of-a-kind table as well.

From Thomas O'Brien is a new sofa, love seat and sectional named Pablo, a grouping of small occasional tables, a settee, chairs and a distinctive bed named Stanford. This distinctive bed is made from mahogany solids with fine kingwood veneers.  It has a button-tufted upholstered headboard.  A series of elegant fluted posts that wrap around the footboard.

These exciting new pieces being introduced is season are available through your designer or local Hickory Chair dealer.  Visit hickorychair.com to see all pieces our Hickory Chair family of collections.

Denise McGaha Interior Design - Dallas, Texas

Denise McGaha is a talented designer that we have had the opportunity to work with over the past few years.  She attended HCC University and ever since she has not only embraced our products at Hickory Chair, but she has challenged our workroom to make custom pieces for her projects. 

Last year she was presented the opportunity to design the Texas State Fair House of Tomorrow with the builder, Regenesis Design Build.  The challenge was that she only had 16 days to design and install the project.  To do this she had to quickly decide on the aesthetic and turn to the sources she knew could create products for her in this short lead time.  We were thrilled that she trusted Hickory Chair to create one-of-a-kind wood and upholstered pieces for this showhouse.  She was selected to design the kitchen and the living room for the October 2011 House of Tomorrow showhouse.

The living room shown below is a great example of Denise's creativity and ability to challenge our workroom!  As she began to choose pieces for this beautiful room she had to not only choose pieces perfect for the aesthetic, but also the right scale for the room.  Fortunately Hickory Chair was ready to respond with the right pieces, made to the right size and in the right amount of time! She could have it made just in time!

In the foreground is the Boyd Sofa was selected in a soft gray fabric and was trimmed with chrome nail head trim.  The Hutton Console Table, Milo Cocktail Table and 9th Street Ottoman were all made to fit the room.  Denise specified the width and length along with the height of the tables and each were made to order.  Nestled under the console is a Right Side Facing Studio Bookcase from the Thomas O'Brien Collection.  In the background are a pair of Delaware Host Chairs that were upholstered in an exclusive fabric designed by Texan, Susan Hable Smith for Hable Construction.  Also shown is a set of four Eva Side Chairs from the Alexa Hampton Collection surrounding an octagonal Center Hall Table from the Mariette Himes Gomez collecation. 

In this detail shot showing the built in desk and the set of four Eva Side Chairs from the Alexa Hampton Collection surrounding an octagonal Center Hall Table from the Mariette Himes Gomez collection.  Denise chose the Chippy White paint for the table and chairs and a linen fabric.  The creamy Chippy White paint softens the architectural form of the table and chairs. 

Denise selected Hable Construction throw pillows to add a visual punch to the neutral gray sofa. She chose their 'Checker' polka dot and a bright orange and white print throw pillow. 

In one of the Delaware Host Chairs that were upholstered in an exclusive fabric 3805-14 designed by Texan, Susan Hable Smith for Hable Construction, Denise has draped a bright orange cable knit throw and another Hable Construction polka dot throw pillow.  This punch of orange is also repeated in a pair of vases that flank the portrait above the fireplace, as beads in a bowl on the console and in the floral arrangement that was placed on the Milo M2M Cocktail Table.

While this beautiful interior was set up for the showhouse, Denise used the same smart planning she would for her clients.  The punch of orange brought fashion and life to a very neutral room.  Denise used accessories for all the happy color.  Next season if orange was out and red was the hot color of the season (which it is by the way), it would be easy and inexpensive to update this interior by changing out the vases, throw pillows and an afghan.  We do this with our wardrobe... a new skirt, boots, scarf or jacket can make your closet fashion forward again.  Why not do this with your home?

We would like to thank Denise for the opportunity to make these pieces in our Hickory, North Carolina workroom.  Our talented group of 550 talented artists and craftsmen were excited to make these special pieces to order.  Why settle for standard when you can have it made?

 

Sweet Peas Design - Libertyville, IL

Nothing seems more exciting than receiving an email from a friend.  Recently an email came from our friends at Sweet Peas Design in Libertyville, IL.  The owner, Susan Brunstrum, attended HCC University along with one of her associates.  They shared this very special installation using many Hickory Chair pieces in this email.  We hope that you will be as inspired as we when you read her story and see the creativity in these inspirational roomscenes below!

Interior designer Susan Brunstrum drastically downsized last year from a 7,500-square-foot home to a charming 1927 bungalow located in the coveted Heritage area of Libertyville, an older section of this upscale North suburb of Chicago.

The Craftsman-like home, where she and her two college-age children live, weighs in at a mere 2,000 square feet: intimate, but not cramped. It is located near the all-American downtown and commuter train station, two attractive perks.

With respect for the area’s history, Brunstrum preserved the bones and footprint of this vintage cottage, including the hardwood floors, which she refinished, arched doorways and textured ceilings, but she gave it a contemporary makeover that’s refined  and a little glam. The neutral color palette and uncomplicated design are what she craves after long days working with color and patterns for clients.

She turned to Hickory Chair for furnishings that would help interpret the tailored, sophisticated style she calls “rough luxe.” The firm is an old friend that she often relies on to create custom looks for her clients, but this time it was her turn.

The result is a casually elegant mix of masculine and feminine elements that’s a bit like “GQ Guy Meets Cosmo Girl,” and she found more than 20 pieces from Hickory Chair to make that look work.

Here are the results:

KITCHEN:

It all started in the kitchen. The handsome grey kitchen cabinets and the quartzite countertops inspired the neutral color palette for the whole house. Susan fell for the soothing quality of this men’s suiting hue and its versatility with many other colors. On either side of the Milo Made 2 Measure dining table in the breakfast nook is a pair of Bistro Banquettes in Vacona Downy Gray. The Dara side chairs have a dark walnut finish with antique rub silver striping and elephant colored fabric.

 

DEN:

This is where Susan put some whimsy and a lot of texture to work while creating the illusion of more space. A standard sofa would have consumed most of the room, so she chose two Leigh Low Arm Chaises in espresso,  embellished with a flange welt and butterfly corners, and separated by an Andrew Side Table in Weathered Stone.   The open Sullivan Bookcase Rack lets the eye roam through the shelving to Susan’s signature burlap fabric wall treatment, hand-fringed and applied horizontally, producing long sight lines. Exotic pillows, aqua glass vases and a custom zebra rug complete the picture.

 

DINING ROOM:

Through the kitchen and just past the butler’s pantry is the formal dining room where Susan designed the area rug so the floral motif sits at the corners, skirting the silver leaf, Sutherland Table Pedestal and dark walnut Sloan Table Top. The Bridgewater Chest adds warm, walnut contrast and there’s a clear-cut feminine/masculine contrast in the glass bead Zia Privin chandelier, Barbara Barry narrow glass ront armoires and Christopher Guy chain link mirror.

 

 

LIVING ROOM:

Now that she doesn’t have to worry about peanut-butter hands, Susan dared to dress the living room in elegant ivory. She designed the square-in-square hide rug by Edelman that anchors the space and secured the pair of Curtis Sofas with espresso finish.   The antique ivory Taylor Chests provide extra storage for this cozy cottage while the mirror-backed Lorenzo Cabinet displays hand-picked treasures.  The fireplace is a clever bit of designer detail – Susan had it painted to look like the flagstone she installed on the front walk. A snakeskin parsons table by Edelman, two mohair ottomans made by Nelson Paiz and another Priven chandelier fill out the room.

 

MASTER BEDROOM

Susan tells us this is her refuge. The quaint angles of the ceiling create a quiet niche for a comfy bed made up with an Ann Gish French knot cover. Flanking the leather Christopher Guy headboard is a pair of Lancaster Side Tables in contrasting Rustic Silver and Sable. Kravet fabric covers the ottomans and the Reagan Hayes chair, and for a girlie-girl finish, there’s a McLaughlin acrylic perching chair with long-haired goat seat and Barbara Barry desk. 

 

LOWER LEVEL

This lower level is a “man cave” that women love too.  Who wouldn’t want to stretch out on this flannel, Silhouettes Seating sectional.  Susan designed the Thomas McNeil cabinetry and the pear-green leather ottoman made by Nelson Paiz. The Eliza Chair with large nail heads and flat tape trim provides an extra seat, while the glass Evan Lewis tables collect  iPads, laptops and drinks.

One last note: Even though Susan downsized by 75 percent, she didn’t sacrifice anything in quality of materials or workmanship. Smaller can still be luxurious.

Thank you to Susan for sharing this great story today!  Do you have a story to share?  Send your story and pictures to press@hickorychair.com and we will be in touch!

KOTY - House Beautiful's 2012 Kitchen of the Year

During the week of July 16th, House Beautiful sponsored the KOTY "Kitchen Of The Year" in New York City.  Hickory Chair was honored to be a sponsor for its second consecutive year.  Held on the patio of Rockefeller Center, this amazing kitchen is constructed for a week of special events from interviews by NBC's own Al Roker to cooking demonstrations by some of New York's finest chefs.  Parties and product demonstrations filled the week as well.

Image courtesy of Kravet

Mick de Guilio was this year's KOTY designer. The project included both an indoor and an outdoor kitches.  He created this very inspirational indoor kitchen with great room by combining a fresh palette including white, washed/scrubbed finishes and rich fabrics and leather in gray tones.  Hickory Chair's 5750-07 Madigan Backless Counter Stools were selected to use at the bar.  They were finished in Kohl stain, upholstered in a deep gray leather, 220 Manhattan Pewter, trimmed in NS-03 Chrome nail head trim and an Antique Nickel stretcher guard finished the look.  The Madigan Backless Counter Stool is part of a complete series of dining chairs, bar and counter stools with or without backs and arms. 

In addition to the Madigan Backless Counter Stools, our new 9591-40 17th C. Italian Console was selected in the great room area.  Made from solid Ash wood, Mick selected our Scrubbed Ash finish which opened the grain and allowed for a pumice colored wax to hang up in the grain.  While he selected the standard size, we also make it M2M (Made to Measure) from 26 to 84 inches in length to order, with or without large size nail head trim and in over 70 stain and painted finishes. 

As the KOTY is now over and the plaza has been cleared, these special Hickory Chair pieces can be found at our Hickory Chair showroom located at the New York Design Center at 200 Lexington Avenue, space 102.  Maybe they would be the perfect solution for your home!  Enjoy these additional images from the 2012 House Beautiful Kitchen Of The Year event!

 

Spring Is In The Air

At Hickory Chair it always seems a bit like spring! We recently completed the furniture market in High Point where our new products - fabrics, furniture and trims were introduced.  For a 101 year old furniture maker, furniture market is like the rebirth of spring twice each year!  Some of the new introductions are shown below!

Shown above are the four new Hable Construction fabrics introduced this season!  The plaid is named Painterly, the dotted is named Costume, the stripe on the ottoman is named Ribbon and the pillow fabric is named Tye Dye.  Each of these new Hable fabrics are available in a brown colorway as well!

Ceylon is the latest in our series of Made To Measure (M2M) Tables.  Taken from a Chinese antique form, our new Ceylon is available in 4 heights (20" cocktail table, 26" end table, 30" dining/desk and 34" Console). They are available from 16" to 52" square or as long as 72".  You may select from 5 veneer species and from an endless range of stain or paint finishes, hand striping and decoration and special requests.  Why do we do this? We want to help you find that distinctive, one of a kind piece for your home.

The new Solenne Chaise is part of the Atelier Collection.  Ours is a modern interpretation of an antique found in Europe.  Its generous scale, spring-down seat cushions and goose feather back pillow create a luxuriously comfortable chaise.

The Muse Bed shown here as a King size, is taken from the great forms of French bergeres.  Like these classic chairs, the Muse Bed has exposed wood trim where upholstery is inset.  Even the footboard allows for contrasting fabrics as shown here.  Notice the Solenne Chaise to the left - a perfect compliment to the Muse Bed. Shown left is the new Sabine Dresser in optional Weathered Stone finish with a special decoration striping pattern in Solid Ivory paint.  Our family of artists literally can take your sketch along with your choice of paint colors and create a one of a kind piece for you. 

Speaking of artists, we do have an Artist Studio where almost every item we make can be personalized through decoration such as the Hudson Table shown above.  First the 42" Hudson Top and the Hudson Pedestal Base were selected and painted in our White paint.  Then this Greek Key Motif was created and painted in Light Gold paint with an Antique Rub technique. 

The new Remy series was inspired by a Japanese Tansu cabinet.  Our interpretation is made up of individual pieces that you can create your own piece from.  Included is the Remy Base, a 2-Door Cabinet and a 3-Drawer Chest that may be ordered individually or for a grouping.  Shown here are 4-bases, 2 3-drawer chests and 6 2-door cabinets each finished in optional Ebony finish and upholstered in linen fabric 598-12.  Each upholstered cabinet is trimmed in NS-08 nail head trim and Antique Bronze hardware.  Choose from linens, velvets and flannel suede along with your choice of finish and in just a few weeks we will make this for you in our workroom in Hickory, North Carolina.

Hmmm... I can have it made at Hickory Chair. Why settle for standard when you can have it personalized?

Come Experience Hickory Chair!

In the rolling foothills of North Carolina you will find the quaint city of Hickory, North Carolina.  In 1911 the Surry Chair Company moved to this growing city and Hickory Chair Company was begun.  In the years since this company that only made one style of dining chair has evolved by listening to its customer.  In the beginning it was why not sofas? Why not rocking chairs? Why not wood furniture?  By responding to customer wishes the company today makes almost 90% of its entire product line of living room, dining room and bedroom furniture in this 101 year old 600,000 square foot workroom.

While one might consider a manufacturing space of 600,000 square feet a factory, previous visitors have denied this definition.  Due to our expertise of craftsmanship and artisanship to make one-of-a-kind pieces to order in just a few weeks, the term workroom has been selected by the Hickory Chair dealers who have joined us for HCC University. 

 During these HCC University events, interior designers, retail sales associates, specifiers, store owners, trade showoom associates, customer service and other staff travel to Hickory Chair to meet the over 500 artisans and craftsmen who choose fine furniture making as their vocation.  Who choose to collaborate to take the waste out of the process so that one-of-a-kind pieces are made to order and ship in just a few weeks from order.  Who can personalize wood pieces through finish, decoration, hardware and even size to order.  Who can make upholstery personalized through not only fabric, COM, leather, COL and trims but also through distinctive finishes, nails, and much of it by the inch in size.  In addition to learning about our workroom and its capabilities, we learn from our participants the things they wish that could be done to further personalize pieces to order.  Then you can relax and enjoy our showroom at Hickory Chair where we have on display a wide range of our products personalized to showcase the capabilities of our workroom.

  Want to learn more about HCC University from previous attendees?  Click on these links for personal accounts of these graduates of HCC University.

http://www.paradigmdesigners.com/blog/2011/03/23/hickory-chair-university-day-1-casegoods/

http://www.designlinesltd.com/blog/?p=89

http://www.interiorsbystudiom.com/blog/2010/11/our-time-at-hickory-chair-university/

http://habituallychic.blogspot.com/2009/06/hickory-chair-factory-tour-day-one.html

http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/a-visit-to-hickory-chair-hicko-158608

Are you interested in attending HCC University?  Just email press@hickorychair.com for more information.  Who knows you may be at Hickory Chair in the coming months experiencing this special place yourself!