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Welcome to the Furniture Manufacturing Capital of the World
Furniture history runs deep in our community, with roots that intertwine with industries, businesses, and everyday life. It’s estimated that approximately 60% of all furniture in American homes originates from North Carolina furniture manufacturers and related industry vendors, many of which are located right here in our region. If you visit Hickory, you’ll notice that almost everywhere you turn, the people you meet have some connection to furniture. Whether their grandfather hauled lumber to a local sawmill for furniture production, their father worked in a factory upholstering furniture, or their aunt helped visitors select the best furniture as an interior designer, for over a century, our community has been shaped by furniture. And when you tell people you're from Hickory, they almost always smile and say that one familiar word: Furniture.