Furniture Glossary
The makers and styles that come through our floor, in plain words: who they are, how to recognize the real thing, and what makes a piece last.
Brands
- B&B ItaliaRenowned Italian modern furniture manufacturer founded in 1966, famous for steel-framed, cold-molded foam upholstered seating.
- BakerOn the floor nowAmerican luxury furniture maker known for historic reproductions, modernist designer collaborations, and bench-made construction.
- BassettA century-old American maker famed for sturdy solid wood furniture, dovetail joinery, and classic tailored designs.
- BernhardtOn the floor nowAn American heritage brand founded in 1889 in North Carolina, known for luxury wood casegoods, fine upholstery, and modern mixed-material design.
- CB2A contemporary sister brand to Crate & Barrel known for architectural modern furniture and global designer collaborations.
- Crate & BarrelAmerican home furnishings brand founded in 1962, known for classic modern furniture, kiln-dried frames, and durable design.
- Design Within ReachAn American modern design house and retailer known for authentic mid-century classics and contemporary furnishings.
- EkornesOn the floor nowNorwegian furniture maker founded in 1934, renowned for the ergonomic Stressless recliner and cold-cured foam construction.
- Ethan AllenOn the floor nowAn iconic American furniture brand founded in 1932, known for solid wood craftsmanship, traditional joinery, and enduring styles.
- Herman MillerOn the floor nowAn iconic American furniture manufacturer known for modern classics created with designers like Charles and Ray Eames and George Nelson.
- KnollAn iconic manufacturer of modernist furniture, known for landmark architect collaborations and Bauhaus-inspired design since 1938.
- Maitland-SmithA luxury furniture house known for 18th-century-inspired case goods, lost-wax cast metalwork, and exotic stone and wood inlays.
- NatuzziItalian leather seating manufacturer founded in 1959, known for modern sofas, ergonomic chairs, and fine craft.
- Ralph LaurenAmerican luxury lifestyle brand offering classic furniture crafted with heritage materials and traditional benchmade construction.
- Restoration HardwareOn the floor nowAmerican luxury home brand founded in 1979, known for oversized proportion, neutral textiles, and heirloom-quality furniture construction.
- Room & BoardOn the floor nowAmerican modern furniture brand founded in 1980, known for solid domestic hardwoods, steel craftsmanship, and enduring American design.
- SherrillNorth Carolina bench-made upholstery maker famous for eight-way hand-tied coil springs and solid hardwood frames.
- StickleyHistoric American manufacturer known for Arts & Crafts Mission furniture, solid hardwoods, and mortise-and-tenon joinery.