ABOUT THE COVER
King Hickory Furniture Company has been a familyowned business for nearly 67 years. In 1958, they began manufacturing fine upholstered furniture in Hickory, North Carolina. King Hickory furniture is constructed in the finest traditions of quality and dependability. By using the latest computerized technology and materials, highly skilled craftsmen produce a product that provides lasting beauty and comfort for everyday life. This advancement in technology has allowed their furniture designers to create unique frame shapes that were not possible in the past.
King Hickory has used three major assets in building its reputation over the years; solid frames, master craftsmen, and 8-way hand-tied springs. Many of their master craftsmen have been with the company for more than a quarter of a century.
Hickory and the surrounding Catawba Valley region are world renowned for the manufacturing of upholstered furniture. The close proximity to some of the finest Appalachian hardwoods influenced the location of the furniture manufacturing industry in this area.
A skilled workforce that takes much pride in building fine furniture has been an even greater reason for the establishment of the furniture industry in Hickory. Just one of the many reasons why people are so proud to call Hickory their home. King Hickory is available inside Amish Oak & Cherry on Level 2 at the South Entrance.
WELCOME
Welcome to Hickory Furniture Mart. Our visitors travel to Hickory in search of exceptional craftsmanship and countless customizable options from their favorite manufacturers, many who proudly call the Catawba Valley region their home. Our famous North Carolina pricing brings visitors to the Mart initially, but our strong reputation for quality, value, design, service and diverse selection is what keeps our customers coming back and referring their friends, family and colleagues along the way.
Whether you are buying for your current home, remodeling, or have just purchased a new home, our trusted furniture and design experts are here to help you every step of the way. We have access to thousands of exclusive resources including indoor and outdoor furniture, hand-knotted, antique and machinable rugs, specialty designer fabrics, drapery hardware and window treatments, lighting, accessories, and handcrafted gifts and artwork made by North Carolina artisans. Our seasoned interior designers will help you save valuable time and money with their expertise and longstanding relationships with industry partners.
Enjoy a cup of coffee or specialty beverage at Taste Full Beans. When you are ready to take a nice relaxing break to sit down and look through all of your options, head to Of Great Taste Café for a wonderful variety of homemade soups, salads and sandwiches.
Welcome VisitNC and North Carolina Tourism Partners. We are looking forward to hosting you in our region for this year’s conference. You are in the midst of some of the most talented and expert furniture and design craftsmen in the industry, so take advantage of all our incredible resources while you are here. Thank you so much for supporting our local businesses, furniture manufacturers and retailers, and our Greater Hickory communities.
If you have any suggestions of how we might be able to make your experience more enjoyable, please contact me directly at ttrimble@hickoryfurniture.com or 828-322-4825, Ext. 8307. I would like to personally thank you for instilling your trust in Hickory Furniture Mart and for supporting our local retailers, manufacturers and area businesses by making the trip to Hickory and purchasing your furniture with us. We look forward to your next visit in the near future and as always, thank you so much for making us a part of your home.
Warm regards,
Tracey L. Trimble Executive Vice President & General Manager Hickory Furniture Mart
52nd Buying Guide Edition Hickory Furniture Mart The Magazine
Tracey Trimble Publisher and Editor in Chief
Deidra Price Associate Editor
Debra Hungerford Associate Editor
Trisha Robinson Sales Director
Andrea Ware Creative Director
PHONE DIRECTORY
AMISH OAK & CHERRY (200 Amish Builders)
Green Gables Gallery
King Hickory Furniture Gallery
Leathercraft Furniture Gallery
Millcraft Furniture Gallery
Home Office Gallery by Amish Oak & Cherry
Dutch Creek Gallery
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Outdoor Furniture Gallery by 828-261-4776 Level 2 Amish Oak & Cherry
BOB TIMBERLAKE AMERICAN HOME
Amish Essentials Furniture Gallery
Archbold Furniture Gallery
DESIGNING WOMEN INTERIOR
DESIGN SERVICES
GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
Baker Furniture Gallery
Bernhardt Furniture Gallery
Bradington-Young Leather Gallery
Craftmaster Furniture Gallery
Fjords Furniture Gallery
Good’s Home Furnishings Outlet
Hooker Furniture Gallery
Lexington Home Brands Gallery
Maitland-Smith Gallery
Sherrill Furniture Gallery
Smith Brothers of Berne Gallery
Taylor King Gallery
Theodore Alexander Gallery
Tommy Bahama Home Gallery
Universal Furniture Gallery
Whittemore-Sherrill Gallery
Hickory White Factory Store
Hickory White Gallery
Lillian August Gallery
Luxury Mattress Boutique by Good’s
Kingsdown Mattress Gallery
Outdoor Furniture Gallery by Good’s
Stickley Home Furnishings
Vanguard Furniture Factory Store
Vanguard Furniture Gallery
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HICKORY PARK FURNITURE
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Ambella Home Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 3
Bassett Furniture Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 3
Canadel Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 2
Caracole Gallery
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Century Furniture Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 2
Charleston Forge Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 2
Comfort Zone Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 3
CR Laine Gallery
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Flexsteel Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 3
Gabby Home Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 3
Hancock & Moore Leather Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 2
Hickory Chair Gallery 828-322-4440 Level 3
Furniture Gallery 828-322-4440
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Hickory Park Clearance Center 828-322-4440 Level 2
Home Office Gallery by Hickory Park 828-322-4440 Level 3
Outdoor Living by Hickory Park 828-322-4440 Level 3 J&L FURNITURE, DELIVERY, REPAIR 828-390-8407
LEATHER & MORE
American Classics Leather Gallery
Carolina Custom Leather Gallery
Elran Leather Gallery
Legacy Leather Gallery
Marshfield Furniture Gallery
Mayo Leather Gallery
Norwalk Furniture Gallery
OMNIA Leather Gallery
LION’S DEN INTERIORS
REFLECTIONS FURNITURE
American Leather Gallery
Amisco Gallery
BDI Gallery
Copeland Furniture Gallery
Ekornes Stressless Furniture Gallery
Incanto Italia Gallery
Magniflex Gallery
Skovby Gallery
EQ3 Gallery
Leather Society by Reflections
Eleanor Rigby Home Gallery
Paolini Leather Interiors
Natuzzi Editions Gallery
Natuzzi Italia Gallery
RF modern by Reflections
Elite Modern Studio Gallery
Lazar Gallery
Younger Furniture Gallery
RESOURCE DESIGN
Designer Fabric Gallery
ROYA RUGS
Planum Furniture Gallery
Rug Gallery
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Ashley Signature Design Furniture Gallery
Best Home Furnishings Gallery
John Thomas Furniture Gallery
Motion Gallery by Simply Home
Parker House Furniture Gallery
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England Furniture Gallery 828-855-9310 Level 4
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GETTING AROUND HICKORY FURNITURE MART
You have finally decided to visit the famous Hickory Furniture Mart, but now you just need to figure out the best way to maneuver throughout four levels and a million square feet of high-quality furniture showrooms, factory outlets and manufacturers’ galleries. If you have never been to the Mart before, the massive building is often intimidating when you first walk through its doors.
For those who do not already have a favorite showroom established, the opportunities seem endless. There is really not a right or a wrong way to get started. Some visitors choose to start on the level where they enter from the parking lot, while others prefer tackling all levels in the same section of the building, before moving along to the next. Some start at Level 1 and work their way up and others start at Level 4 and work their way down.
No matter where or how you get started, make sure you are wearing your most comfortable walking shoes. (You will definitely thank us later.) When you enter, you will be greeted by a friendly and knowledgeable guest services representative who will provide you with a layout of the building like the one you see on page 7. They will ask you various questions about what style, brand, or category of furniture you are looking for and then they will circle the showrooms that best suit your needs to help you get started.
The Mart is divided into 4 different levels and 4 different sections: The North Entrance is the entrance that is located on the frontside of the building off Hwy. 70. The South Entrance is located on the backside of the building off Catawba Valley Blvd. The South entrance is completely accessible for those using a wheelchair, needing a ramp or those needing other accessibility accommodations. It is also where our local coffeehouse (Taste Full Beans) is located. The East Entrance is located directly across from the Holiday Inn Express’ main entrance and lobby area. Our West Entrance is the entrance located next to Applebee’s and is where our local café (Of Great Taste) is located.
Knowing the names of these sections and entrances is beneficial because most showroom sales and design associates and Mart employees will reference these locations when directing you to the places you may want to go within the building.
Each main furniture showroom represents multiple manufacturers (brands) or with those representing Amish furniture, multiple Amish family builders. Our rug galleries represent multi-generational families of rug weavers as well.
Each of our factory outlets offer products that have been sent directly from their local factories and are
available immediately for pick-up at the Mart. These items may also be scheduled for a future delivery to your home. Make sure you read about our consolidated shipping process on pages 70-71. This is important information to make sure your furniture arrives safely to your home after you leave the Mart.
Our sales and design associates and interior designers are some of the most knowledgeable experts within the industry. They are trained by local furniture experts, and many have grown up in the furniture industry so please let them help make your furniture shopping experience an enjoyable and memorable one.
If you have any questions at all during your visit, please stop by any of our showrooms and if they do not have the answers to your questions, chances are they will be able to find someone in the building who does.
After your first visit, you will find that navigating where you want to go and what you want to see will become much easier.
Practice makes perfect, so come back often and know that you are supporting local furniture manufacturers, designers, retailers and craftsmen with every visit you make. We cannot thank you enough for that.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
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Since our opening in 1982, Hickory Park Furniture has been offering the best furniture brands for your home. You will find an extensive collection of solid wood, American Made, metal, custom dining, outdoor, custom leather and upholstery as well as barstools and home office.
Proudly Featuring More of Your Favorite Brands
Ambella Home
Canadel
Caracole
Century
Charleston Forge
CR Laine
Durham
Eichholtz
Essentials For Living
Fairfield
Gabby Home
Hancock & Moore
Hekman
Hickory Chair
Highland House
Jessica Charles
Jonathan Charles Kincaid
McKinley Leather
Modern History
Old Biscayne Designs
Riverside Rowe
Simply Amish
Still Fork
Temple Uttermost
Wesley Allen
Wesley Hall
INTRODUCING OUR AMERICAN MADE MANUFACTURERS
HICKORY CHAIR
CHARLESTON FORGE CHARLESTON FORGE
AVAILABLE INSIDE HICKORY PARK FURNITURE
Creating Unique Spaces!
Also visit our online CLEARANCE ITEMS daily as we have new items arriving each day.
A.R.T.
Aspenhome
Baker
Belle Meade
Bernhardt
Bradington Young
Braxton Culler
Chaddock
Craftmaster
Designmaster
Feizy Rugs
Fjords
Four Hands
Habersham
Henkel Harris
Hickory White
Hooker
Howard Miller
John Richard
Karastan
Kingsdown Mattresses
Lexington
Lillian August
Maitland Smith
Mavin
Motioncraft
Nourison Rugs
OW Lee Outdoor
Phillips Collection
Precedent
Pulaski
Sam Moore
Sherrill
Smith Brothers
Stickley
Surya
Taylor King
Theodore Alexander
Tommy Bahama
Tommy Bahama Outdoor
Universal
Uttermost
Vanguard Furniture
Whittemore Sherrill
Woodbridge
Shop 2 Levels of the Hickory Furniture Mart
Custom orders, showroom samples, closeouts, overstocks and clearance items.
Bedrooms, Dining Rooms, Living Rooms, Lighting, Rugs, Mattresses, Accessories, Wall Art and more at discount prices! Some items immediately available for pickup or we can have it delivered to your home.
FAMOUS NAME BRANDS
FINANCING AVAILABLE • WE SHIP INTERNATIONALLY
• Phone 828-322-3471
BRADINGTON-YOUNG BRADINGTON-YOUNG
AVAILABLE INSIDE GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
TAYLOR KING TAYLOR KING
AVAILABLE INSIDE GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
SHERRILL FURNITURE SHERRILL FURNITURE
AVAILABLE INSIDE GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
SMITH BROTHERS OF BERNE SMITH BROTHERS OF BERNE
AVAILABLE INSIDE GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
AMERICAN CRAFTSMANSHIP
PAOLINI LEATHER INTERIORS PAOLINI LEATHER INTERIORS
AVAILABLE INSIDE REFLECTIONS FURNITURE
INTERNATIONAL CRAFTSMANSHIP
ROYA RUGS ROYA RUGS
Hickory Furniture Mart has been an invaluable furniture and design resource for designers, contractors, builders and all of their customers for over 65 years. Whether you prefer to shop on your own or decide to bring your clients with you, our furniture and design associates are extremely knowledgeable about all the customizable options and features available through their represented manufacturers. We have recently unveiled a new Partners in Design program which provides additional benefits to our designers and their clients. It is also very easy to join either online or in person through the Mart Office. Please contact Tracey Trimble, Executive Vice President & General Manager at ttrimble@hickoryfurniture.com or 828-322-4825, Ext. 8307 to sign up now and start enjoying your benefits.
The Program Benefits
Partners in Design membership card
Exclusive Designer Lounge onsite for you and your clients
Additional discounts and incentives for you and your clients
Customer service liaisons with factories and manufacturers
Complimentary room planner tool on hickoryfurniture.com
Priority notification of upcoming sales and promotions
Convenient access to premier home furnishings and design resources, including high-quality American Made products and North Carolina skilled craftsmanship
Countless styles and designs from your favorite name brand manufacturers
Antique, hand-knotted Oriental and high-quality rugs
A unique mix of custom order showrooms, outlets, and factory direct outlets
Indoor and outdoor lighting with international voltage options
Wide variety of accessories throughout the building
North Carolina artists offering commissioned statement pieces
Custom specialty glass countertops, vanities and conference tables
Handcrafted entertainment and gaming tables
Diverse selection of designer fabrics and drapery hardware
Local resources for custom window treatments and wall coverings
Re-upholstery and slipcover resources
Furniture repair services
Express delivery services available within North Carolina
Consolidated shipping services globally with all showrooms located inside Hickory Furniture Mart
Hotel discounts at Best Western, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott partner properties
For more information, visit https:// www.hickoryfurniture.com/partners-indesign/, submit your application online and review a complete list of showroom incentives and discounts for our design partners.
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AVAILABLE INSIDE GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
BOB
Renowned realist painter and designer Bob Timberlake has left an indelible mark on the furniture and art industries with his exceptional talent and dedication to American Made quality craftsmanship. Bob Timberlake returns to the furniture world with his new American Made line. Each piece of his new collection comes from a deep place of artistic passion and is a statement to the American worker. Discover the timeless elegance and impeccable craftsmanship that defines Bob Timberlake American Home.
Enjoy a comfortable break from shopping in a casual setting at Taste Full Beans. Offering a gourmet coffee bar with whole bean coffee blends in a variety of flavors, hot teas, smoothies, milkshakes, ice cream, pastries, desserts and quick lunch items.
Taste Full ARTS
Savor a cup of regional roasted coffee while being surrounded by artwork from creative local artists. Take home a piece of North Carolina artistry with you or commission a personal gift for a loved one.
Taste Full Beans and Taste Full ARTS
Located Inside Hickory Furniture Mart | Level 1, South Entrance | Public WiFi Access Open Monday – Saturday, 8:30am-4pm | 828.405.1039 | dwbcoffee@gmail.com
Come join us at Of Great Taste, where every bite is a taste of home! As a family-owned café, we take pride in offering a warm and inviting space where you can enjoy more than just a meal. Our menu boasts a range of delicious sandwiches, daily specials and indulgent desserts, all crafted from the freshest ingredients. To enhance your dining experience, we also feature a selection of beers and wines. Whether you are stopping by for a quick lunch or a sweet treat, we are dedicated to making each visit special. We look forward to serving you and sharing a little bit of our family’s heart with every meal.
Sit Down Relax Eat Well Plan Your Shopping
Inside Hickory
THE MT COMPANY THE MT COMPANY
Flexsteel believes your home is a true reflection of your personal style, so they build your furniture with care and precision as soon as you order it. Their exclusive, lifetime-guaranteed BLUE STEEL seat spring delivers unmatched comfort and durability. Sunbrella and Crypton are among their vast collection of designer fabrics.
TOP BRANDS … ONE LOCATION
Our furniture categories include: custom dining, living room, bedroom, custom leather and upholstery, lift chairs, massage chairs, power recliners and sleeper sofas.
Featuring Some of America’s Most Comfortable and Relaxing Brands
American Drew • Artisan & Post
• BarcaLounger
Bassett
• Flexsteel • IMG • La-Z-Boy
• Palliser
Southern Motion
• Vaughan-Bassett
It has been over 90 years since La-Z-Boy® founders Edwin Shoemaker and Edward Knabusch introduced the world to some of the most comfortable seating known to man. Today La-Z-Boy® furniture is still being produced in America and is available in 60 different styles that look as good as they make you feel. Our experienced designers and sales associates look forward to helping you customize your favorite room or entire home.
Tropitone • Woodard
OUTDOOR LIVING
LANE VENTURE LANE VENTURE
YOUNGER FURNITURE YOUNGER FURNITURE
AVAILABLE INSIDE REFLECTIONS FURNITURE
ELITE MODERN ELITE MODERN
AVAILABLE INSIDE REFLECTIONS FURNITURE
AVAILABLE INSIDE REFLECTIONS FURNITURE
OW LEE OW LEE
AVAILABLE INSIDE GOOD’S HOME FURNISHINGS
OUTLETS OFFER IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY
Hickory Furniture Mart has been well-known for years as one of North Carolina’s most trusted furniture and design resources. The Mart offers a unique mix of first- line showrooms (where custom furniture is ordered), private galleries (special sections devoted to specific manufacturers), outlets (where discounted product is offered immediately “as is” off the showroom floor) and factory direct outlets (where special product is brought in directly from the manufacturers’ factories and sold immediately off the floor “as is”).
Typical outlet savings range from 65-80 % off normal retail prices. Most outlet product consists of retail showroom samples, overruns, closeouts, one of a kind High Point Market samples and custom orders that have been canceled. New outlet product arrives direct from factories weekly so outlet inventories are constantly changing. If you find something you seriously want in an outlet, do not wait to buy it since most outlets are not able to hold product for you and sales are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
Once an item is purchased in an outlet, it is not likely that the same exact piece will show up in their inventory again. Most customers enjoy mixing and matching outlet
items with custom product. The savings found on a piece of furniture inside an outlet will allow you to invest a little more in that custom fabric you want to place on another piece of furniture from a first line showroom.
If you find out at the last minute that you will be entertaining family and need to finish furnishing that spare room, an outlet is the perfect place to pick up additional items quickly. Outlets are also invaluable to customers who have experienced a natural disaster. Unfortunately victims of natural disasters often find themselves in need of furniture immediately and most of their local resources are typically out of stock or backlogged with so much unexpected demand coming in at the same time. Our outlets and retail showrooms will work together to offer additional discounts and request expedited delivery options for entire communities affected by these types of natural disasters. Outlet product is also great for rental properties or second homes as you are able to furnish more rooms with quality furniture for much less.
Stop by and visit all of the outlets inside Hickory Furniture Mart and take advantage of the tremendous selection and savings available throughout the entire year.
TEST YOUR FURNITURE KNOWLEDGE
ACROSS:
2: The padded cushioning and covering on furniture.
3: A technique of applying gold leaf to wood for decoration.
5: Hickory Furniture Mart was featured in the ’90s on this popular talk show.
6: A more casual term often used for the word sofa.
9: A local NC manufacturer designed the headboard for Carrie Bradshaw’s bed in this popular movie. _____ in the City
10: In 1960, this major wholesale event took place on the site now known as Hickory Furniture Mart.
11: Hickory Furniture Mart has welcomed international visitors over the years from many countries including Armenia, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Canada, Qatar, Ukraine and _____.
16: A special type of hooked knife used by an Oriental rug weaver.
18: Type of lighting that adds drama to a room by creating visual interest.
19: Type of furniture that contains mechanisms that allow the user to recline.
21: Admired coach from this intercollegiate team purchased furniture from Hickory Furniture Mart. _____ Dame
22: This former host city showcased hand-forged furniture made by a local NC manufacturer on NBC’s Olympics interview set with Bob Costas.
23: A popular local NC manufacturer handcrafted furniture that was featured in this prime time legal and political TV series. The Good _____
26: Surface area directly under the cushions of upholstered chairs or sofas.
27: Method of interlocking wedges in furniture construction.
28: Squared base of a piece of furniture that does not have legs.
30: Another name that designers use for living quarters.
31: Hickory’s heritage is traced back to the earliest part of which century?
34: The process of staining wood dark to resemble ebony.
36: Famous quarterback from this East Coast NFL team purchased furniture here for his mountain home.
37: A long, low chair for reclining with a back and side armrest.
40: A glass-sided display cabinet with shelves to highlight special collections.
44: Needle bearing trees that remain green in the winter and are less expensive in making furniture.
46: Well-known hot beverage chain that commissioned their customer’s wooden community tables and leather seating from two local NC manufacturers.
47: Popular material made from tanning animal hides and used for upholstery.
48: Type of lighting that provides an area with overall illumination.
49: Wood paneling applied to walls from the baseboards up.
51: Flat, vertical piece of wood in the center of a chair back.
53: Green film that forms in an aged copper or bronze due to exposure of chemicals.
54: The First Lady from this country traveled to Hickory Furniture Mart to purchase her furniture here.
55: Also known as “The People’s House,” this famous home commissioned furniture to be handcrafted by multiple NC craftsmen in our area. The _____ House
56: Main material used in fine quality hand-knotted rugs.
57: Cloth produced by weaving natural or synthetic textile fibers together.
58: Long, twisted, heat-set, multi-ply fringe used on upholstery.
59: The drummer of this famous New Jersey rock band purchased furniture here and gifted 2 concert tickets and back stage passes to a loyal fan he met while dining inside our café.
60: In 1985, Hickory Furniture Mart transitioned from wholesale to _____,
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1: It is estimated that 60% of this product found in American homes originates from NC vendors.
4: Verdure is another word for what type of lush foliage you would find in a beautiful home garden.
6: Non-upholstered furniture such as tables, chests and bookcases.
7: Political thriller and TV drama series filmed in NC (featuring Claire Danes) that rented furniture props from Hickory Furniture Mart retailers.
8: Sample of upholstery fabric.
12: Tall wardrobe piece of furniture that originated in France as a cabinet used for storing weapons.
13: Fabric valence around the base of an upholstered chair or sofa that hides the legs and wood construction of the seat.
14: A time-honored construction method using a series of coils-each tied with durable twine from front to back, side to side and diagonally eight times. 8-Way _____ Tied
15: The art of decorating a surface with cut-outs, papers and memorabilia, then sealed with lacquer or varnish for protection.
17: American action TV series on Cinemax, filmed in NC, that custom-ordered Amish furniture from Hickory Furniture Mart retailer.
20: This movie on the Hallmark Channel, featured a handcrafted table made from a popular Amish builder inside Hickory Furniture Mart. _____ Christmas
24: Decorative florals that do not use live flowers. Permanent _____
25: In 1901 George W. Hall managed Hickory’s first furniture factory. _____ Furniture Company
29: This home and garden cable network program recommended their host travel to Hickory Furniture Mart for his furniture.
32: A low pull-out bed stored beneath another bed.
33: Trees that lose their leaves in the winter and are most durable in making furniture.
35: Former host of Discovery Channel’s Interior Motives visited Hickory Furniture Mart for design seminar and book signing. Christopher _____
38: A protective or ornamental plate installed behind a door knob or around a keyhole or light switch.
39: A type of small table (end, cocktail, console or side).
41: A treatment also called antiquing, designed to make new wood look old.
42: Professional athletes from this popular PGA sport have custom ordered their furniture from local Hickory manufacturers inside the Mart.
43: Vice chairman of this popular NC racing sport purchased furniture from Hickory Furniture Mart.
45: A removable fitted cloth cover for a chair or sofa.
50: Collectible work of art with a high value because of its considerable age.
52: Last name of family that founded and still owns and operates Hickory Furniture Mart today.
55: Strip of fabric sewn around a light braided cord, giving a more finished appearance to the seam.
In Memoriam: Graham Leroy Lail, Jr. and Laura Lynn Mull Lail
2024 brought great sadness to Hickory Furniture Mart with the passing of both its founding owners, Graham “Leroy” Lail, Jr. and Laura “Lynn” Mull Lail. Lynn and Leroy were prominent leaders, not only in Hickory and Catawba County, but also throughout the state during their lifetime of service. They both contributed immensely to placing Hickory on the map. Their vision of what Hickory and Catawba County could be, shaped the development of what it eventually would be today.
Lynn and Leroy both grew up in very strong, supportive families where their parents inspired them to always work hard for their families and their communities. Most importantly, they were encouraged to let education lead the way to a lifetime of learning. These guiding principles, instilled into them at a very young age, emphasized the importance of forging genuine and lasting relationships and partnerships both personally and professionally. Throughout their lives, they often referenced the philosophy
“A rising tide, floats all boats”. Individually they were each dynamically driven, but together they were an invincible force. Lynn and Leroy’s mutual respect and trust for one another was part of their strong and supportive partnership that lasted for over 62 years.
Their Legacy Lives On
With their passing, their legacy will live on and prosper through the strength and resilience of the family they raised as one of their proudest achievements in life. They will forever be missed and remembered by so many whose lives and communities they touched along the way
Leroy authored several books, most notably Win/Win, his philosophy in business and in life. Win/Win is published by Red Hawk Publications and may be purchased onsite at The Graceful Geese Mercantile, located on Level 1 at the West Entrance in their local author section. A personal thanks to Richard Eller for his help in making this book come to life and providing many of the photos and information represented in our historical timeline on the adjoining page.
Graham Leroy Lail, Jr. (December 27, 1938 – February 6, 2024) and Laura Lynn Mull Lail (July 27, 1941 – November 3, 2024)
HICKORY FURNITURE MART’S HISTORY IN THE MAKING
1947
The Mull family opens Hickory Drive-In Theatre, which includes a hot dog stand on the site of what is now known as Hickory Furniture Mart.
1952-1957
The hot dog stand becomes so popular with movie goers that the Mull family decides to open a full-scale restaurant onsite. In 1957 Mull’s Motel & Restaurant becomes a prime meeting place for doing business between furniture manufacturers and distributors.
1960
After meeting in the restaurant’s basement for years, Leroy and Lynn Lail see the need to build a more expansive space for furniture manufacturers to showcase more products to furniture buyers. The Southern Furniture Market is born and wholesale markets now take place every spring and fall.
1985
1960-1980
The Southern Furniture Market grows exponentially in attendance and furniture manufacturers need more space. Additional expansions take place. Leroy and Lynn Lail and her mother Maude Mull celebrate 20 years of growth and success at Hickory Furniture Mart.
Hickory Furniture Mart converts into a retail furniture destination open year-round. Visitors from around the world now have access to the most diverse furniture selections under one roof and receive exclusive industry discounts that have never been offered to the public before.
1992-1998
Mull’s Motel & Restaurant and Hickory Drive-In close to make more room to expand Hickory Furniture Mart. A major renovation takes place on the southeast side of the building and Mull’s Motel transitions into a Holiday Inn Express to offer more rooms and amenities for overnight visitors.
2009-Present
The North Entrance is renovated in 2009 and in 2014 new land onsite is developed into mixed-use retail shops known as Fairbrook Ridge. Several hotels are also built. The next generation of Lails continue to expand their family’s legacy, which their parents started from a simple hot dog stand located inside a drive-in movie theater. Now that land is home to one of the largest furniture destinations in the world.
CROSSWORD PUZZLE SOLUTION
CONSOLIDATED SHIPPING
We realize that you may have traveled hundreds, even thousands of miles to make your furniture purchases with us. We want to make sure that your furniture arrives safely to your final destination. Showrooms inside the Mart will work with our delivery partners to ensure that your merchandise is transported safely and professionally to your home after you leave.
Shipping charges are separate from your furniture purchases. Showrooms will provide you with an estimate of your shipping charges before you leave the building, and the delivery company will confirm the exact shipping charges after they pick up your furniture from each showroom and weigh your order at their warehouse. Shipping charges are calculated by the total weight of your complete order and the zip code where your order is being shipped. There is no additional consolidation concierge fee charged if you receive multiple furniture shipments as your furniture arrives from each individual showroom. If you would like the delivery company to hold all your furniture purchases from each individual showroom and consolidate your entire order into one single delivery, there will be a $99 consolidation concierge fee collected for this service, which covers tracking, picking-up your furniture from multiple showrooms, 30-day warehouse storage, and delivery communication between the customer and the showrooms where you made your purchases from inside the building.
If you wish to consolidate your purchases into one delivery, you will just need to place all your orders in the same name and fill out the “Request for Consolidation of Merchandise” form located at every Guest Services desk or inside each showroom. Please turn in your consolidated shipping form to the last showroom where you made a
purchase, even if you do not want your furniture shipped right away.
Estimated delivery times below start AFTER all account balances have been paid in full to all showrooms and AFTER all furniture has been released by every showroom and picked up by
the assigned delivery company. Please understand that furniture production times and shipping timeframes have been experiencing longer delays since the pandemic due to limited staffing and drivers. Estimated timeframes: Southeast: 2-3 weeks • East Coast: 2-4 weeks • Midwest: 4-6 weeks • West Coast: 6-9 weeks (Due to a recent shortage of residential furniture delivery companies servicing the west coast, our showrooms currently have limited west coast delivery options available. Please discuss all available shipping options with each showroom.)
Olivia Streeton, Owner of Arcadia Home Delivery
You will be notified at least 48 hours before your delivery is scheduled. When called, please confirm your ship-to address, and also confirm that the shipment includes all of the furniture you purchased from each showroom. At that time, please notify the delivery company of any unusual circumstances that may affect your delivery (low hanging trees, steep or
narrow driveways, security codes, gate approvals or limited access hours). Please also clear out space in your home so that the delivery company may unload and carry your furniture into each room without encountering any obstacles.
When the delivery company calls you to schedule your delivery date,
they will provide you with your total shipping cost and will let you know which forms of payment are accepted. Approved forms of advanced payment include credit card payments, while same day payments should be made either with cash or a certified money order. Payment is required prior to the delivery crew unloading any of your merchandise. Please carefully inspect each piece of furniture as it is unwrapped and brought into your home the same day. If there are any damages, you must refuse the damaged item, send it back with the shipper and contact the delivery company immediately.
If you chose to consolidate your shipment, you may contact Arcadia Home Delivery directly for information regarding your order at info@ arcadiahomedelivery.com or 336-883-0328. If you chose to ship your furniture directly through each showroom individually to forgo the $99 consolidation concierge fee, then please contact each individual showroom that you purchased from to discuss their shipping options, fees and delivery timelines.
For all international shipping inquiries, please contact Tracey Trimble at ttrimble@hickoryfurniture.com or 828-322-4825, Ext 8307. Hickory Furniture Mart partners with an international freight forwarder that will quote your order and give you an estimated timeline, along with completing all necessary custom forms required by each port.
INTERNATIONAL VISITORS & SHIPPING
Those seeking true craftsmanship are willing to travel from great distances to purchase their furniture at Hickory Furniture Mart. Our valued international clients know that many of the world’s highest-quality custom furniture manufacturers, factories, and industry vendors are based right here in North Carolina, and specifically in the Greater Hickory Metro region. Our designers have had the pleasure of furnishing some of the most exquisite homes around the world.
We understand the importance of a seamless travel experience and offer a dedicated point of contact to assist in planning and optimizing the travel and logistic needs of your visit. Whether suggesting the best airports
to use, arranging accommodations at our partner hotels, coordinating local transportation, or securing language interpreters to assist you while you are here, our team is dedicated to ensuring your visit to Hickory Furniture Mart is nothing short of exceptional. We will work with you from the beginning of your furniture shopping experience until the end by providing extensive post visit follow-up after you arrive back home.
Once you finalize all your purchases inside the Mart, we will work closely with the experienced team at Ampac Forwarding, our international shipping partner, to address all your logistics needs. Ampac will handle every facet of the shipping process including:
Pick-up in Hickory of all items purchased at multiple showrooms
Receiving, consolidation services, and storage until you are ready to receive your furniture
Expert custom packing and crating services that go well beyond strict standards established by international ocean and air freight carriers
Handling all customs and export related documents for a seamless and hassle-free transit
“Door to Port” and “Door to Door” service around the globe
Ampac has been proudly serving the Hickory Furniture Mart community for 35+ years with a service culture built on Speed, Reliability, and Integrity.
Feel free to reach out prior to your visit to request quotes or estimated shipping timeframes by contacting Ampac directly at clientsupport@ampacforwarding.com.
AMPAC Forwarding AmpacForwarding.com 2411 Schirra Place
High Point, North Carolina 27263 +01-336-889-6617
To streamline your international visit through one convenient point of contact, please reach out directly to Tracey Trimble, Executive Vice President & General Manager, Hickory Furniture Mart at ttrimble@hickoryfurniture.com
We look forward to your visit with us in the near future.
SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
Disaster Relief Program
Discounts are offered to victims of natural disasters in an effort to help rebuild their lives and homes. Just present any related paperwork to verify the need for disaster relief in your area.
Military Appreciation Program
Discounts are offered to active, inactive and retired military personnel. Just present your military ID inside each participating showroom. Thank you so much for your dedicated service to this country.
Partners in Design Program (PID)
Special discounts and incentives are offered to professional interior designers, builders and for client projects. For a complete list of program requirements and benefits, visit HickoryFurniture.com/partners-indesign/ or contact Tracey Trimble at ttrimble@hickoryfurniture.com or 828-322-4825, Ext. 8307. More details found on page 18.
Professional Interior Design Services
Most showrooms offer complimentary design services within their own galleries. If you prefer to have only one contact to help you with every
showroom inside the Mart, Designing Women offers professional interior design services by the hour, by the day or even remotely if you are not able to make the trip to Hickory.
Visit DesigningWomenofNC.com or call 828-234-9789 in advance to set up your appointment with them directly. Reservations before arrival are strongly suggested.
J&L Furniture Services Offers Restoration, Repair, Reupholstery & Shipping
J&L Furniture Services, located inside Hickory Furniture Mart, provides furniture restoration, repair, reupholstery, refinishing, painting, and commercial services. They also provide shipping services for customers in select states. For more information, contact them directly by email at jandlfurnitureservices@gmail.com; by phone at 828-390-8407; or visit their website at www.jlfurnitureservices.com.
J&L Furniture Services is located at the North Entrance on Level 3
Accessible Entrances, Restrooms, And New Nursing Lounge
For wheelchair accessible entrance with exterior ramp and push plate entry along with accessible restrooms, water fountain and bottle filling station, please use the South Entrance, on the back side of the building. We have recently added a new Nursing Lounge for your privacy and comfort on Level 4 at the end of the restroom hallway directly across from Roya Rugs.
Personal Shopper Services
If you are looking to furnish an entire home during your visit, you know the items you want to purchase for each room and you just need some help navigating through the Mart, you may benefit from a personal shopper. Please schedule appointments 2-4 weeks prior to your visit because our personal shopper books up well in advance. To find out more information, contact Tracey Trimble at ttrimble@hickoryfurniture.com or 828-322-4825, Ext. 8307.
CRAFTING HICKORY
The Hickory Trail and the renovated downtown are just a few Crafting Hickory projects that are transforming the Hickory region. Spanning 10 miles across the city, the Hickory Trail connects popular destinations and amenities, while providing bicycle and pedestrian safe pathways throughout the city. The Trail accentuates the city’s culture of providing an atmosphere for dynamic growth and robust development and is a major asset in the community’s effort to craft a strong economy, provide good jobs, and create a desirable quality of life for its residents.
The Hickory Trail includes a City Walk from Lenoir-Rhyne University through the city’s renovated downtown area to Old Lenoir Road. It continues with the Historic Ridgeview Walk through the Ridgeview
community, highlighting its history, then extends with an OLLE Art Walk through a reinvigorated arts district on Old Lenoir Road, and a Riverwalk,
featuring a walking bridge over Lake Hickory and elevated trails through the woods that border the lake. The last leg of the trail is the Aviation Walk
that offers easy access across U.S. 321 with a new Hickory pedestrian bridge to L.P. Frans Stadium, with the trail ending at Hickory Regional Airport.
Additionally, the city has modernized aesthetics and enhanced its downtown center with a distinguished promenade
highlighting Union Square storefronts and a central pathway bisecting two large lawn areas. Open air seating areas, along with enhanced lighting for evening strolls, new directional signage, an entrance archway, and complimentary Wi-Fi, provided by CommScope. The complete renovation project also included new public restrooms and a multi-purpose shade structure. The central stage for musical and artistic performances taking place under the popular Sails on the Square still remains intact.
While most people know us for being the premier furniture manufacturing capital of the world, we also boast aweinspiring outdoor adventures, world-class dining, and remarkable artisan exhibitions.
HICKORY FURNITURE MART
FURNITURE SHOPPER RATES
Best Western Hickory, NC
828.323.1150
Exterior king or double
Interior king or double
Pets welcome in all exterior rooms
$30 non-refundable pet fee
Continental breakfast
Outdoor pool
Courtyard by Marriott Hickory, NC
828.267.2100
King or two queens
King room & adjoining living room
Hot breakfast for two
Indoor pool
Crowne
828.323.1000
Standard king or double
Pets welcome in all exterior rooms
$55 non-refundable pet fee
Indoor pool
Fairfield by Marriott
828.431.3000
King or two queens
King suite
Hot breakfast Indoor pool
Hampton Inn
828.624.2000
King or double
Hot breakfast for two Indoor pool
Hilton Garden Inn Hickory, NC
828.327.1000
King or two queens
Hot breakfast for two Indoor pool
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Conover, NC/Rock Barn Area
828.465.7070
King or double standard
King or double suite
Hot breakfast Outdoor pool
Holiday Inn Express at the Mart Hickory, NC
828.328.2081
King or two queens
Breakfast bar
Located next to Hickory Furniture Mart
NORTH CAROLINA CUSTOM FURNITURE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES
North Carolina is well-known around the world for its quality craftsmanship and custom manufacturing processes that make furniture production so unique to our state and our region. Below are some of the most commonly requested custom manufacturing processes and specialty finishes offered by our incredibly talented and skilled North Carolina craftsmen and manufacturers.
Button Tufting
Experienced craftsmen create indentions at regular intervals across the top of the cushion by passing a long needle and thread through to the back side of the furniture’s frame. The thread is then pulled taut and tied so that the hand applied buttons remain firmly in place.
Eight-Way Hand-Tied
This construction technique has been passed down through generations of North Carolina craftsmen and is an art which takes a lot of time and patience. Steel bands are stretched underneath strips of webbing and are
double nailed to the frame. This eliminates the possibility of future sagging. Double cone coil springs are securely nailed to the hardwood frame and then skilled craftsmen tie these springs by hand in eight different directions, from side to side, front to back, and diagonally, which provides outstanding firm support and long-lasting comfort. Truly a North Carolina quality process requested by customers around the world.
Gold Brushing
One finish technique of particular beauty is gold brushing. Through this process, a skilled artisan uses a sealer and a fine gold dust finish material to hand brush on gold highlights to specific areas of furniture that the customer has requested.
Hand Cutting Fabric and Leather
Cutting fabric and leather upholstery is an art form that takes years of experience and a skilled eye for extreme detail. Every piece of furniture calls for a unique cutting pattern and every fabric and leather have their own special qualities that require a talented cutter to thoughtfully combine the two and create a matched piece. When cutting fabrics, stripes, plaids, florals, and plains must
all be handled differently. When cutting leathers, an experienced craftsman needs to identify and remove any cow branding or defects in the grain.
Hand Forging
Steel furniture may be shaped using either a power hammer or bent using a custom jig. In order for this to occur, the steel needs to be heated in a forge to approximately 1200 degrees, at which point the steel is soft enough to be shaped. Blacksmiths train for months to acquire the skills needed to master this specialized technique.
Handmade Wood Frames & Products
Every day talented North Carolina craftsmen build oneof-a-kind custom wood frames and products to order.
Each piece is made one at a time, crafted individually by hand, in the right size, veneer, finish, and design, with the ultimate goal to create a quality piece of durable furniture that will last a lifetime.
Hand Painting on Leather or Wood
Creative artists start this process by either lightly buffing the leather or sanding the wood, then the artist paints the chosen design
completely by hand. After the paint is applied to the piece of furniture, the leather or wood is then treated to protect the painting, which ensures the longevity of the artwork. Hand painting may be applied to almost any furniture surface. Hand painting on leather is commonly placed on the front, back, side of the arm or even on the cushion of a chair or sofa, while hand painting on wood is often applied to bedroom headboards, chests, mirrors, or other statement pieces.
Leather Bullion Fringe Finishing
Leather bullion fringe is a type of decorative trim that is applied on the outside of a piece of furniture to portray a frayed look. Originally bullion fringe was made only from plain or crepe cords, but now it is commonly used on leather to create a more sophisticated looking piece.
Nail Head Trim
A type of quality finish where decorative nails of assorted sizes, finishes and designs are applied directly onto furniture using high powered nail guns and then refined by human hands for completion. Nail heads not only secure fabric and trim in place, but they also help to finish edges and cover tacks and seams in upholstered pieces. Nail head trim is applied only by highly skilled craftsmen who have studied and learned this technique through years of experience. They are extremely precise in this process.
Quilting
Quilting is a decorative process that is often applied to both fabric and leather upholstered pieces. Because of the extra fill required to created quilted pieces, they make for truly luxurious seating options. The most common quilting options to accent your furniture are diamond (one seam), double diamond (two seams), and channel (parallel lines) in both horizontal and vertical orientations.
Silver Leafing
The process of silver leafing begins with a smoothly sanded, prepped wooden surface. Silver enamel is then applied by spraying it on in an even wet coat. After the enamel is dried and hand-sanded, a thin layer of glue that is specifically designed for leafing is rolled onto it. Trained decorators then hand apply each square in an even uniformed pattern across this freshly glued surface. Two applications of sealer are then sprayed across the entire surface and a glaze (a pigmented material) is sprayed on and wiped off leaving a soft, rich color to the leaf. A sealer clear
coat is then sprayed onto the glazed surface following a clear coat lacquer, giving it a more finished and smoother glossy surface. Soft sanding may be used as a last step if needed.
Upholstery
A highly skilled craft that involves padding and covering seats, chairs and sofas with fabric or leather or a combination of both. Each piece of custom upholstery is bench made by hand by a team of experts specializing in their area of expertise. Frames are built to order, and fabric patterns are cut by hand one at a time in such a way that allows the patterns to meticulously flow and match perfectly throughout the entire piece. This is another North Carolina quality process that is widely requested around the world.
Welting
A welt cord is simply a fabric covered cord that follows the seam of a chair cushion, sofa cushion, or pillows. A welt cord helps give upholstery a more finished and tailored look. The two types of welt cords most commonly used are a self-welt & a contrasting welt. Contrasting welt cords often are an effortless way to add style & pop to any upholstery piece
MANUFACTURERS’ DIRECTORY
Bellini Modern Reflections Furniture 3 828-327-8485
Benchcraft
BenchMaster
Antiques
Archbold
Artistica
828-855-3711
Ashley Outdoor Simply Home by Lindy’s Furniture 4 828-855-3711
Aspenhome Good’s Home Furnishings 2 828-322-3471 Avalon Heritage Furniture Gallery 4 828-855-9310
Carolina
Catnapper
Chateau
Colefax
Councill
Cozzia
Craftmaster
Crossroads
Crowder
CTH
Curate
Currey & Company Hickory Park Furniture
Cyan Design Hickory Park Furniture 3 828-322-4440
Dalyn Rug Company Heritage Furniture Gallery 4 828-855-9310
Dash & Albert Designing
MANUFACTURERS’ DIRECTORY
Genus
GJ
Global
Habersham
Highland
Himolla
Hekman
HF
Hickory
Hickory
Hickory
Kincaid
Lexington
Lillian
Kravet
Kravet
Leather Italia
Leather Miracles
Leather
Lee
Leftbank
Leftbank
MANUFACTURERS’ DIRECTORY
Peacock
Pearson
Pearson
Pearson
Perfect
Phillip
Skovby
Sligh Good’s Home Furnishings 2 828-322-3471
Smith Brothers of Berne Good’s Home Furnishings 2 828-322-3471
Somerset
Somerset
South
South
Southerland Mattress Luxury Mattress Boutique by Good’s 2 828-322-3471
Southern Heritage Home Heritage Furniture Gallery 4 828-855-9310
Southern
Southern
Spectra
Stickley
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2220 Hwy. 70 SE
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