Marge Carson

Marge Carson manufactures and markets high-end residential furniture, including upholstery, bedrooms, dining rooms, occasional pieces, and decorative accesories Marjorie Reese Carson, an interior designer who was having trouble finding the right pieces for her California clients, founded Marge Carson in 1947. Marjorie felt the only way to be sure of getting the types of furnishings she wanted was to build them herself. Consequently, she hired two upholsterers and began making decorative upholstery in a converted chicken coop.

The company soon flourished and embarked on a series of product expansions and improved production facilities. In 1953, the current factory and offices were built on the original site in Rosemead, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. In 1995, Jim LaBarge purchased Marge Carson from Masco Corporation.

Scale and proportion are the most obvious characteristics of Marge Carson furniture. The pieces are generously scaled compared with most home furnishings. Thanks largely to the influence of Marge Carson, the overscaled California look has since spread throughout the country. Other features typical of Marge Carson Furniture are a mixture of fabrics, materials, textures and decorative finishes that work together to create an ambiance of casual elegance.

Marge Carson defines a category of home furnishings distinguished by casual elegance. Most Marge Carson designs are rooted in tradition, but are given a contemporary twist through the finish or detailing. The Marge Carson look is a combination of style, scale, proportion, and finish and fabric all working in harmony.

To learn more about Marge Carson visit their website at www.Margecarson.com.

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