Cindy Hodnett

5 days ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

In the furniture industry, Bassett Furniture is a legacy company with a longstanding presence in both manufacturing and retail. Founded in 1902 by J.D. Bassett and his brother, C.C. Bassett, the company now operates five plants totaling 830,000 square feet of production space in the U.S., serving as an omnichannel resource for domestically produced upholstery, solid wood and outdoor furniture for residential, contract and hospitality markets.

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Daily, if not hourly, information and updates about President Trump’s tariffs have become the norm, and many furniture industry executives have developed rapid-response strategy skills in response. Carlos Bosch, president at Violino USA, said that recent geopolitical challenges have definitely shortened the planning time and strategy forecasts for many company leaders in the furniture industry. However, he does think there are solutions that can offset the unpredictability.

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

This is a story about a veteran designer collaborating with another veteran designer to renovate a short-term rental property made famous by a third designer, who also just happened to be an icon in the interior design world. Legacy and design convergeFor almost 250 years, The Greenbrier resort has welcomed guests to its sprawling grounds and healing mineral springs in the countryside of West Virginia.

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

To further support its special-order upholstery business, Universal Furniture is moving its operations from its current Conover, N.C., facility to Hildebran, N.C., with an expected transition date of December 2025. “We’re excited to announce our move to a new, Samson Marketing-owned factory, a strategic decision that will eliminate ongoing investments in a leased property and provide a permanent home for our domestic upholstery business,” said Sean O’Connor, president.

1 week ago | designerstoday.com | Cindy Hodnett

Much like a furniture interpretation of Fashion Week, the new collections at Hickory Chair are coming to the spring High Point Market with a variety of styles, all designed to inspire buyers with creative designs.