Crate & Barrel
Also called Crate and Barrel, Crate & Barrel Furniture, Euromarket Designs
American home furnishings brand founded in 1962, known for classic modern furniture, kiln-dried frames, and durable design.
Founded in Chicago in 1962 by Gordon and Carole Segal, Crate & Barrel began as a modest European-imported housewares boutique before expanding into full-scale furniture design in 1981. Today, the brand partners with global craftspeople and North Carolina upholstery workshops to produce approachable modern and contemporary home furnishings.
Known for timeless silhouette lines such as the Lounge, Axis, and mid-century-inspired Petrie sofas, Crate & Barrel collaborates with celebrated designers including Paola Navone and Leanne Ford. The brand prioritizes structural integrity through kiln-dried hardwood frames, FSC-certified solid woods, mortise-and-tenon joinery, and durable performance upholstery fabrics.
Authentic pieces feature woven fabric labels or care tags beneath seat cushions—often referencing parent company Euromarket Designs Inc.—or metal logo plaques and heat-stamped brand marks on case goods. Because of their corner-blocked frames and high-resiliency foam cushions, well-maintained pre-owned pieces easily withstand years of daily family gatherings and long evenings at home.