Full Size Beds

One of the things that I hear the most about client's homes is how difficult it is to find full size beds for the smaller bedrooms. Some designers have contacted us with a wish to make a full size version from a queen size. Our talented craftsmen took on the challenge and were successful! Now you can order, as a special construction, full size versions of the following beds!

Every day we receive requests to adapt pieces for client's homes. We love making one of a kind pieces. Why not ask today for something that is MADE not Manufactured?

Chelsea Bed by Thomas O'Brien

Chelsea is available in queen, king and california king. In addition, it is available as a headboard only!

Candler Bed by Suzanne Kasler

The Candler Bed is one of the most versatile beds we offer. Not only does it come in a queen, king and california king, but also as a twin size! It is available as a headboard only. The slip covers are optional as well!

Left Bank Bed

The Left Bank Bed is available as a queen, king and California king. The four posts are designed to be removeable so that if you prefer only posts on the headboard you can remove the footboard posts. You can also remove all the posts if you prefer it! The choice is yours! Why settle?

Completely Preppy: Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair

Completely Preppy: Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair

Beautiful Things

Today I found a wonderful blog, The Complete Prep, and their topic today was Suzanne Kasler for Hickory Chair. The author, Elle, chose to feature not only Suzanne Kasler and her amazing Alexandra Chair and Linwood Arm Chair but other Hickory Chair decorative chairs and benches. The Gothick Bench and the Gillow Bench from the Winterthur Country Estate Collection as well as the London Side Chair and Manor House Arm Chair by Mariette Himes Gomez.

She shares her love affair with chairs in her blog post. Her favorite is a side chair with a structure back with scrolled legs. She loved the Alexandra Side Chair that she found while reading Southern Living magazine. We love how she describes herself in her bio... "I am a Southern girl that loves interior design, vintage clothing, pink, pearls, and fresh flowers in every room!" As a Southern girl myself, I appreciate her kind words about finding beautiful things and the interest they add to your home. Isn't that really why our entire home furnishings industry was created?

Celebrating Labor

With Labor Day weekend upon us, it made me think to why we celebrate Labor Day. I googled Labor Day origin and was reminded that the first Labor Day was held on September 5, 1882. Twenty thousand laborers marched in New York City not to celebrate a holiday but for change in the work place. America was in the midst of the Industrial Revolution where manufacturing was king. The work environment was very different than it is today. By 1894, congress passed a bill making the first Monday in September a celebration of Labor Day.


Today we should celebrate every American worker. Unfortunately there are more Americans in service jobs than manufacturing - making things for people to buy. At Hickory Chair we celebrate the 460 individuals who choose to be part of our family. These talented craftsmen continue the spirit of the early laborers that made this rugged country a world power. These talented craftsmen at Hickory Chair make each piece to order. They have bridged the era of bench made products to the Industrial Revolution manufacturing world of making batches of furniture. Our employees have taken the efficiencies of lean manufacturing and have applied them to making one piece at a time. They can make custom pieces in just 14-30 days from order. They have transformed our factory where we make furniture to a workroom where we make one of a kind pieces for people's homes.


Let's give thanks and a cheer to the craftsmen who can carve, sew, cut, sand, assemble, upholster, finish, polish, paint, decorate and every other task needed to make one of a kind pieces. Some may consider all of this labor but we consider it art. Without these talented craftsmen and artisans we could not offer the special pieces made to order. I challenge everyone who has read this post to thank the people who choose to make. They are what America was made of and what will help us restore our country to health and prosperity!

Happy Labor Day everyone!

A Designer's Vision

Today this picture was shared with us at Hickory Chair. Owner, artist and designer, Alan Watkins of Designer's Source of Sarasota, selected the Continental Demilune Chest by Mariette Himes Gomez for a client's home. He chose this piece as the perfect canvas for the room. He then hand painted this beautiful design on the curved front of the cabinet. He personalized the chest for his client.

Could we have offered this type of hand decoration to a chest like this? Our artists here at Hickory Chair are willing to take your design and personalize pieces for you. Refer to our post Part 2: Something Special For You for examples of our employees artistry!

Collins And Dupont Interior Design Blog: Trend Alert: Quatrefoil

Recently we had the pleasure of hosting two designers from Collins and Dupont Interiors from Naples and Bonita Springs, Florida at our HCC University program. Today Carol emailed to tell us that we had been featured on their blog! Their post by Renee Gaddis Trend Alert: Quatrefoil included our Alexandra Side Chair by Suzanne Kasler as a great example of how quatrefoil motifs have become popular in the marketplace!

As I read on, I was thrilled to see the Gothick Bench from our Winterthur Country Estate Collection was also featured! The quatrefoil motif is incorporated into the back of this classic bench from the museum in Winterthur, Delaware.

These pieces inspired me to think about the other pieces in our offering that include the quatrefoil motif. The Collier Dining Table by Suzanne Kasler was designed to have a large quatrefoil as the stretcher. The shape of the legs with the quatrefoil stretcher create a beautiful shape.

From the San Marino Collection, is the Quatrefoil Book Table. Available in over 60 finishes and Customer's Own HardwareTM, this table is both functionable and fashionable!

Amazing Milo M2M Tables

Every day it seems that the Milo Made 2 Measure Tables are multiplying! Shown here are two of our craftsmen working together in our workroom making a Milo table to order. Available in 4 heights, with 4 veneer species and by the inch from as small as 16 inches square to as large as 72 by 52 inches! The Milo M2M Table gives you the flexibility to design the size you need for your room! After selecting the height, the width and depth, the veneer and finish, we will make your custom table in just 2-4 weeks from order!

Shown is a group of Milo M2M Tables that range in size from the smallest size and height up to a full size dining table! The graceful saber legs add beauty to their practical options.

Next is a special Milo Table ordered in a Benjamin Moore paint color as a match panel finish. The designer selected the finish to match the customer's color scheme. We were happy to purchase the paint and apply it to their table.

The last Milo M2M Table shown is in a combination of Cerused Ash finish on the top and Kohl finish on the base. It was ordered as a pair destined for Washington state. It is one of a pair of 34" console height that is 66 inches long and 18 inches deep.

What table would be perfect for your room?