Hickory Chair Company
In 1911 the Surry Chair Company was purchased by a group of investors and relocated to Hickory, North Carolina and became the Hickory Chair Manufacturing Company. The Surry Chair Company's motto was "Chairs Made Better Than Seems Necessary". The new Hickory Chair Manufacturing Company adopted this philosophy and expanded the assortment quickly from just dining chairs to all types of chairs, rocking chairs and sofas becoming the first residential upholstery manufacturer based in Hickory, North Carolina.
During the Great Depression, the Hickory Chair Manufacturing Company merged with two other companies, Martin Manufacturing Company and the Hickory Furniture Company. The new strength of these merged three companies allowed the company to prosper during the difficult years of the depression.
Hickory Chair Company facilities have been added onto over the years. The factories, warehouse, office and showroom today cover almost a million square feet. The main location is in the midst of a major renovation that will allow the facility to be much more modern and efficient. The company emphasizes continuous improvement and safety as focuses for all employees. The company's safety record of over 4 million safe hours worked without a loss-time injury toppled the National Safety Board's record that had stood for over 20 years. Employees Dedicated to Growth and Excellence (EDGE) is Hickory Chair's strength. This EDGE has allowed Hickory Chair to reduce cycle time, eliminate waste, improve quality and ship all products quicker. The employees of Hickory Chair Company have always been the backbone of the company through dedication, loyalty and hard work. Our goal is to provide the most fashion forward product that is the best value and quality for in stock immediate delivery.
Today Hickory Chair Company is owned by Furniture Brands International and is a division of Thomasville Furniture Industries in Thomasville, North Carolina. Furniture Brands International is the largest furniture corporation in the world. Furniture Brands International is a publicly traded company (FBN). Hickory Chair Company has grown from a modest company of 40 employees to a staff of over 500 skilled craftsmen.
To learn more about The Hickory Chair Co. visit their website at www.hickorychair.com.
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