greetings from the chair
We can all agree that we live in a chaotic time. Climate change is reshaping our world, bringing wildfires, hurricanes, severe storms, and drought. Across the globe, war and unrest persist. All of us are experiencing unprecedented change. During the pandemic, our homes became sanctuaries, places of peace, security, and respite. Now, more than ever, home is where we find comfort and stability.
Over the past 114 years, Hickory Chair has weathered many storms. Whether facing economic depressions, wars, recessions, changes in ownership, or even the bankruptcy of our parent company - twice, we have remained steadfast. Through every challenge, we have focused not only on survival but growth. Each day, our dedicated craftspeople arrive at our Hickory, North Carolina facility knowing that while we may not be able to change the world, we can create something meaningful—one-of-a-kind pieces that won’t sit in a warehouse but will find their place as a part of a home, bringing beauty, comfort and joy to a family. This sentiment is at the heart of our work. As our artisans sew, carve, finish, tie springs, and upholster, they do so with the understanding that each piece is made for a person, their space, and their story.
We are committed to keeping our promises—not just in the quality of our craftsmanship but in our word. Each day, we see beautiful spaces showcased on social media and in the pages of magazines. When our pieces are featured in these designs, we know that the designer is as proud of their work as our artisans were in crafting each piece.
Reflecting on all that Hickory Chair has overcome since 1911, it’s clear that we must thrive on chaos. A less determined group would have given up long ago. Yet, through every challenge, we have remained resilient, fueled by passion and with a commitment to excellence.
We invite you to visit our website to explore our vast product assortment. Visit the Interiors by Kurtinitis beautiful showroom to experience the style, comfort, and elegance of our products, our new bespoke Liberty exclusive fabric collection as well as the fine quality our craftspeople provide as they make each individual piece. It is our honor to create special pieces for you and your clients. At Hickory Chair, we believe furniture is deeply personal.
Editor-in-Chief VP Marketing Hickory Chair
Based on uncompromised quality and refined elegance, Interiors by Kurtinitis is a known source for high design and the transformation of spaces that span Cincinnati’s finest suburban and urban regions.
From its first inception in 1942 as an upholstery shop, the legacy of Kurtinitis continues to pay homage to the original founders, William and Helen. They were passionate about their trade, increasing offerings and building their enterprise within the Cincinnati community. By adding design services and retail space to their shop, they became the premiere destination for fine furnishings and design.
After their retirement, their oldest daughter, Marianne Kurtinitis, continued running the business and in 1997 Marianne was joined by JW Fleckenstein.
With a keen eye for design, visual placement and color, JW excelled and soon became a partner, who contributed to the growth and expansion of the business. Today, Interiors by Kurtinitis is owned and operated by JW and his wife, Jane Fleckenstein. With JW’s leadership, the showroom is now the largest retail showroom in the tri-state area, celebrating over 85 years of design and excellence.
Keeping a hand on the pulse of the industry, while holding true to the integrity and character of the Kurtinitis legacy, we are proud to offer an exclusive program, IBK To The Trade, to area professionals. This program provides luxury resourcing and special trade pricing on all product lines for stock and special-order merchandise.
IBK To The Trade designers have access to our resource library for research and design planning, with dedicated support for sourcing and purchasing, all of which increase designer profitability. Our fostered partnerships with heirloom brands and vendors, like Hickory Chair, provide a broader scope of offerings and customization for a more unique approach for projects.
IBK To The Trade program also hosts new product events, educational programs and CEU credit opportunities regularly at our showroom location in Cincinnati.
Showcasing the craftsmanship and quality of furnishings that span generations, the partnership of Interiors by Kurtinitis with The Hickory Chair Company mirrors a passion for tradition, quality and refinement. One could not think of a more stunning combination: Authentic, timeless, rich in history, not unlike our Cincinnati roots. We are honored to become a premier gallery for the Hickory Chair Company.
JW & Jane Fleckenstein Interiors by Kurtinitis
FROM OUR HANDS TO YOUR HOME
In 1911, the Hickory Chair Furniture Co. began operation in Hickory, North Carolina with a single product and a simple vision. The product was a made-to-order dining chair. The vision was to combine the authenticity of classic craftmanship with the efficiency of modern lean manufacturing. In the decades since, our product range has evolved into an assortment of timeless designs, drawn from significant periods and places and from the talents of some of the world’s most respected designers.
In Hickory our historic workroom is filled with multi-generational craftspeople take great pride in making one-of-a-kind wood products and upholstery to delight designers and their clients. In this workroom our talented craftspeople seamlessly make both wood products and upholstery custom to order for clients around the world. It is with pride that they know each piece they make is going to a home for a family to enjoy and not to live in a box in a warehouse.
Whether it is a new design from our in-house team or a collection curated by a talented design partner, Hickory Chaisstrives to be the company that our clientele choose first for
their projects. Our goal at Hickory Chair is to provide a robust palette of product for luxury homes and hospitality everywhere.
Diversity of style, period and form is paramount in becoming a destination for interior designers. The ability to transform pieces through configurable programs and our extensive options allow designers to uniquely personalize pieces for their clients. Our mastery of fabric matching provides the confidence to designers to entrust fine COM fabrics rom the finest fabric companies to Hickory Chair.
1911 COLLECTION - Hickory Chair's 100th Anniversary Collection
Hickory Chair's extensive assortment of fine upholstery and wood products spans modern to traditional, masculine to feminine and from formal to casual. As each piece is made to order and made for you. Our pieces are designed to mix due to their accurate scale and proportion. This allows a designer to select the pieces they believe are perfect for a client's home and not tied to a single collection.
In addition to the exacting scale and proportion, nearly endless opportunities are available to select finish, fabrics, trims and leather to personalize pieces for a client. We invite Customer's Own Fabric and Hardware® to further personalize pieces for the home.
Our configurable wood and upholstery programs are designed to easily transform a piece for the home. With nearly endless configurable options pre-designed, one can easily transform the size, table tops, doors, finish and hardware on these wood programs while the size, arms, bases, skirts and cushion configurations of upholstery programs. All possible because nearly 90% of our entire assortment is made in America.
One of the most unique options that we offer is hand-decoration. Our Artist Studio has talented artists who hand-paint beautiful artwork as well as striping decoration. Offering a vast array of striping colors in two techniques, the possiblities are nearly endless for personalization.
James River Collection Dining Chairs
Trouvé Collection Dining Table
Vistage Collection Sectional M2M Thorpe Cocktail Table
For example, the Alice Secretary Desk, the M2M Ceylon Console and the pair of Faux Bamboo Benches showcase some of their talents.
Each wood product whas beern designed with a specific shape and color of hardware. Providing a range of optional hardware styles in a range of finishes allows for a level of customization not available from other manufacturers. In addition, one may also send us their hardware for us to install. As a result of this expansive ability, Hickory Chair owns the trademark for Customer's Own Hardware®.
Throughout our website, hickorychair.com, we showcase imagery of each item from various angles and in room scenes. Our Visualize tool allows you to digitally create many of our configurable programs such as the Jules and Vistage upholstery and the Textures Cabinet programs. We believe your furniture should be as individual as you are. Our 400 employees work together in our Hickory, North Carolina workroom are ready to make your vision become a reality.
We believe that the greatest luxury in life is surrounding yourself with beauty, the things that you cherish and the people you love. Our talented craftspeople work diligently to make your piece one-at-atime, true to your specification, just for you. We are your family of craftspeople and look forward to making timeless heirlooms for you and your family to enjoy.
Jules Collection Sofa Trouvé Collection Tables
M2M Ceylon Console Collection
Midtown Collection Faux Bamboo Benches
SUZANNE KASLER
Suzanne Kasler Interiors
Atlanta, Georgia
For over twenty years, Atlanta designer Suzanne Kasler has created warm, inviting environments that strike a balance between elegant, traditional design and practical comfort. She is known for her love of all things French and brings a fresh mix of Continental flavor and classic style to her interiors. By mixing both antiques and modern pieces, she creates environments that are timeless, sophisticated, and, most importantly, livable. Her passion for perfection and detail is consistent with Hickory Chair’s tradition of personalized home furnishings. Throughout the sophisticated collection, architectural elements are highlighted with modern details and clean lines for an easy, fresh aesthetic.
"It is hard to believe that it has been sixteen years since my first collection with Hickory Chair. From the beginning, our partnership has been a success and I am so proud that the collection continues to remain relevant to designers and their projects. This enduring appeal comes from my passion for designing pieces that are versatile and really allow designers to make them their own.
The collection carries a distinctly French influence with a modern sensibility. My travels to Europe have always inspired my interiors and product designs. During my visit to Bruges, Belgium, last year, I loved the timeless design perspective and this influenced my next collection named the Bruges Collection. The simplicity of Belgium’s look inspired a new layer to my evolving collection.In addition, I have long drawn inspiration from Swedish antiques, bohemian influences, and the Paris Flea Market, as well as unique finds from Africa and in America."
Suzanne’s award-winning work has been captured in four books published with Rizzoli: Inspired Interiors, Timeless Style, Sophisticated Simplicity and most recently, Edited Style.
"By blending historical influence with modern sensibilities at the highest quality, my goal is to design timeless pieces that live comfortably and well for many, many years."
- SUZANNE KASLER
RAY BOOTH McAlpine Ray Booth Interiors
Nashville & New York
Ray Booth is a renowned interior designer and principal partner at the esteemed firm McAlpine. Based out of offices in Nashville and New York City, his innovative approach to design infuses spaces with a keen sense of place and tranquility as well as layered and bold details, speaking to each individual client and setting.
As an Alabama native and alumnus of Auburn University’s School of Architecture, Ray’s love of house and home was nurtured in the American South. In 2018 his best-selling book, Evocative Interiors, was published by Rizzoli showcasing his luxury residential projects throughout the U.S. In September 2025, his second book, The Expressive Home, was published by Rizzoli.
Ray’s acclaimed furniture collection for Hickory Chair incorporates a contemporary spin on classical design in its refined forms and detailing, and a decorative lighting collection with Visual Comfort & Co. is imbued with a signature appreciation for historical reference in modern shapes.
As an AD 100 Designer, his work has graced the covers and pages of Architectural Digest, Luxe, Veranda, House Beautiful, Hamptons Cottage & Gardens, and many others. With an undimmed passion for beauty, Ray shares his life and homes in New York and Nashville with his husband John Shea.
“Drawing from my architectural and interiors experience, I conceived these pieces from the inside out, with comfort designed into every detail - where structure and support are integral in style. Beauty starts from within, ensuring that each piece feels as good as it looks.”
- RAY BOOTH
SUSAN HABLE
Hable Construction
Since the fall of 2010, Hickory Chair and Susan Hable have collaborated to bring a wide array of distinctive products to our company's assortment. The Hable® for Hickory Chair fabric collection was originally introduced at the October 2010 market as the furniture industry’s first exclusive textile collection by a furniture manufacturer. In 2015, an interior furniture collection was introduced. In the fall of 2023, Hickory Chair collaborated with Hable to introduce the company's first outdoor furniture collection. World travel, cross-cultural inspiration, contemporary art, and antique modernist furniture all contribute to the aesthetic of this collection.
While inventive and artistic upholstered furniture designs were to be expected, the expansive Hable collection spans modern bedroom, dining room and living room designs with a decidedly global point of view that sit as comfortably in a traditional setting as they do in a modern home or an informal city loft. Inspiration for the new collection was taken from many geographic areas as well as eras where artisans created iconic new forms.
Hickory Chair has incorporated her inspiration into developing products that will allow a customer to create their own paradise through the Hable® Outdoor Collection. Susan's vision is that the pieces from the metal, woven and teak collections can be mixed in an outdoor space to create a very personal look. Focusing on comfort, shape, material, and finishes, Hable's outdoor collection strives to allow a paradise that will bring joy from beauty, comfort, and individuality. These products will lend themselves into each of the unique environments our clientele chooses as their sanctuary.
Her eye for detail and clear vision has allowed our talented team to continue to create exciting new products for her indoor and outdoor collections. Her passion for American craftsmanship – both in her textiles and our furniture collection – make for the perfect partnership as over 90% of Hickory Chair’s entire product offering is made in America.
DAVID PHOENIX
David Phoenix Interior Design Palm Beach
David Phoenix is an award-winning designer known for his elegant style and luxurious, comfortable interiors. The client-driven firm has delivered personal, sophisticated, and thoughtful homes to celebrities, royalty, and financiers for nearly three decades. David is newly based in Palm Beach, FL, after years in California, where he was named by the Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 25 interior designers in Los Angeles. David’s work is consistently recognized in various publications, including multiple covers of Architectural Digest and stories in Traditional Home, Veranda, LUXE, and more.
In 2017, Hickory Chair introduced a handsome furniture collection with David. All of his choices have been thoughtfully made and contribute to the modern, yet elegant and elevated, ease of the furnishings. Though he has a love of history, the collection is rooted in the present. Like David himself, each piece is an authentic, strong and handsome presence, and doesn’t demand attention…but may attract it!
The right partnership makes the magic, and David is honored to be in partnership with Hickory Chair. The minds meet over craftsmanship and exquisite design detail. His pieces are designed to be timeless, and with Hickory Chair, we are sure they will stand the test of time. In addition to his ongoing partnership with Hickory Chair, David has a growing stable of product collaborations, including textiles with Kravet and an art collection with Soicher Marin. In 2026, David will launch a new furniture collection with Hickory Chair and a new textile collection with Kravet.
“My projects are inspired by not only by my travels, but also the lush, diverse landscapes of Florida, New England and California. I want my interiors to truly signify what it means to feel at home.”
- DAVID PHOENIX
Kim Scodro Interiors is a boutique luxury interior design studio with offices in Chicago and Georgia. Kim believes that collaboration is our everything. We, my talented team and I, work together as a team closely with each client to create spaces that are timeless and refined, yet tastefully current. We try to always create a bespoke experience for our clients. This begins with taking the time to really get to know our clients, through the design process, and providing realistic expectations including scheduling. We know there is no place more personal than your own home. We encourage our clients to share how they want to live and feel in each space of the home. By incorporating their unique personalities, styles and interests, it is what gives a home soul and makes a room come alive. It is an incredible feeling to see our clients’ faces light up when they walk into their homes. Time and again, we see how profoundly a person’s surroundings can affect how they feel. We believe that your home should make you happyevery time you walk in the door. Our biggest compliment at the end of a project is when a client tells us, “This feels just like us.”
We recently completed a home for a young family. They loved classic elements but wanted a happy, cheerful home filled with personality. This included spending time with each of the children to create their spaces. Our goal was to have lots of color and warmth all while maintaining a sense of elegance. Nothing in this house was off limits, and as a result, the home is as glamorous as our clients that live there. Working with our client and talented team, every detail in each room was studied, debated and finalized by keeping in mind the smallest detail. The use of passementerie was highly encouraged by our client along with custom colors and beautiful details at every turn.
We were able to use many of our favorite vendors for this client’s home. Wallcoverings by Gracie®, DeGournay®, Phillip Jeffries® and Lee Jofa® provided amazing patterns and color palettes. We chose fabrics from Cowtan and Tout, ® Scalamandre®, Brunschwig and Fils®, Samuel and Sons®, Holland and Sherry® and Kravet®. We commissioned paintings by various artists and framed them in antique frames.
"Our client wished for classic elegance. The color palette, silver leaf and Gracie wallpaper was the perfect solution for their dining room." - KIM SCODRO
"Hickory Chair is always up for a challenge, like the hand-decoration on these gorgeous Sofia Stools."
- KIM SCODRO
Custom furniture was a delight to create with Hickory Chair®, Dennis and Leen®, Minton Spidell® and Ebanista®. We also love collaborating with local custom workrooms for one-of-akind pieces of furniture. In addition to creating custom furniture, we chose antiques. We love using 1st Dibs® for sourcing antiques for our clients. We traveled to France to shop the amazing Paris flea markets. We found a few perfect pieces that we brought back with us for this client.
For this client as well as others, we enjoy personalizing pieces for their home. As stated, we want our client to experience that “this feels like them.” The use of custom finishes, hand decoration, decorative skirt treatments, COM fabrics and trims allow us to create a very personal sanctuary for our clients. After all, this is why a client wants to work with a designer and their team. To that point, we love working with companies that take things to the next level. Hickory Chair is always up for a challenge, like the hand-decoration on gorgeous Sofia Stools. They created a match panel Benjamin Moore® lilac lacquered paint and hand-striping in a light gold with antiqued rub through for the Choate Dining Table that perfectly complemented the Gracie wallpaper.
We had a great experience working with the Hickory Chair workroom on our custom pieces. Throughout the process there was active communication every step of the way. With our professional customer service and sales representative support, we felt like we had the whole factory only to ourselves.
In 2013, I had the opportunity to visit Hickory Chair with my team. Their training program armed us not only with confidence in quality and service, but also awareness of what their talented artisans and craftspeople could do to help us create special pieces for our clients. There are so many things that come to mind when I hear the name Hickory Chair. Quality is probably the most important thing we talk about with our clients. Hickory Chair’s quality is second to none. The attention to detail and the craftsmanship is so honorable, especially in this “fast fashion” world we are part of now.
On a personal note, I am beyond honored to be part of the Hickory Chair family. The collection that I have created for the company has grown over the years and I could not be happier with the support that I receive all across the board. I absolutely loved meeting the team that works in the factory creating each piece, from the millwork to the seamstresses - the level of talent is deep. People like to talk about community or family but Hickory Chair goes beyond talk. This company lives it at every level in their commitment to those that call Hickory Chair their work family. There is no hierarchy in this family, everyone’s job is equally important in bringing gorgeous furniture to life.
"Our biggest compliment at the end of a project is when a client tells us, “This feels just like us."-
KIM SCODRO
MARIETTE HIMES GOMEZ
Gomes Associates New York
Mariette Himes Gomez’s interiors reflect her own sensibility—open, warm, and grounded in practicality, yet defying easy categorization. Whether designing interiors, furniture, or tabletop collections, she consistently achieved a sense of balance, tranquility, and thoughtful refinement. Her work has always been rooted in classic modernism, elevated by an effortless blend of luxury and comfort.
“I modernize the classics and classicize the modern,” says Mariette, a thoughtful advocate for blending periods to achieve timelessness. She simplified rooms to express a modern sensibility and gave each object the space to be appreciated and to evolve. For Mariette, the most successful rooms quietly tell a story—offering a personal sanctuary of calm and inviting ongoing, subtle discovery. An accomplished author, lecturer, and teacher, she resisted allegiance to any single style. Instead, her design philosophy was rooted in the architectural character of a space and guided by her intuitive grasp of scale, proportion, color, light, and material. Working from a geometric grid, she created layered compositions and a harmonious flow from room to room. The result was a series of refined sensory experiences—an ever-unfolding arc of visual and spatial transcendence.
Mariette’s exceptional contributions to the field have earned her numerous accolades over the years including Architectural Digest,Elle Décor and House Beautiful. Her work has been widely published in Architectural Digest, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Town & Country, and The New York Times.
Mariette is the author of three celebrated books: Rooms – Creating Luxurious, Livable Spaces (HarperCollins, 2003), Houses — Inside and Out (Collins/Design, 2007), and Apartments (HarperCollins, 2010). Her distinguished career has earned her some of the industry’s highest honors. In 2011, she received the ASID Designer of Distinction Award, the American Society of Interior Designers’ most prestigious accolade. In 2014, she was named the inaugural recipient of the Albert Hadley Lifetime Achievement Award from the New York School of Interior Design.
Mariette is retired but her many important contributions have forever enhanced and inspired the design world. Hickory Chair proudly manufacturers timeless pieces from her furniture collection.
looking ahead
Dear Valued Customers,
We are excited to share some wonderful news with you! Hickory Chair is proud to announce our renewed partnership with Interiors by Kurtinitis in Cincinnati, and we are thrilled to celebrate the opening of their beautifully remodeled showroom. This collaboration marks a significant milestone in our journey, and we invite you to experience the exquisite craftsmanship and design that our partnership brings to life.
In the spirit of innovation and luxury, we are also delighted to tease an exclusive collaboration with Liberty London. This special partnership will introduce an extraordinary range of fabrics, set to launch in October, that embodies the essence of timeless elegance and creativity. We can’t wait for you to see how these unique fabrics can transform your living spaces.
Thank you for being a part of our journey. We look forward to welcoming you to the new showroom and sharing more exciting developments in the near future!
Warm regards,
President Hickory Chair
