The Company
The story of Thomasville began in Thomasville, North Carolina, in 1904. At
the time, we offered just one product – a chair. The “Thomasville Chair” it was
called. The chair was so beautifully crafted and well made that people responded
by asking us to create other pieces as well. Now more than 100 years later, the
Thomasville story is still being written. And now part of our story is helping
you tell yours – with home furnishings, accessories and cabinetry that allow you
to express yourself through your home.
Even as home styles have evolved over the years, Thomasville has evolved,
too, keeping step with the fashion trends of the day. This dynamic and flexible
spirit, which underlies everything we do, is what has allowed us to continue
growing our business and maintain our position as an/the industry leader. Today,
Thomasville furniture is sold through more than 150 independently owned
Thomasville Home Furnishings Stores, as well as over 400 leading independent
retail stores. And we’ve produced two of the most successful licensed furniture
collections in the industry: Ernest Hemingway®, The Collection of a Lifetime;
and Humphrey Bogart™. We’ve also expanded our product line to include Thomasville Cabinetry® for the kitchen and bath, and Thomasville Lighting.
The People
Of course, the fact that we’re still around after a century is a testament to
the people who are Thomasville. Setting the tone for our current-day philosophy
were two timber farmers, T.J. and C.F. Finch, who had the foresight to accept
Thomasville stock as payment for the wood they provided. After buying out other
stockholders, they began shaping the company into a brand that would become
known for innovative designs and manufacturing quality.
These same two core values of innovation and quality are still being embodied
by the people of this company – from our headquarters in Thomasville, North
Carolina, on down to the retail level. Every single Thomasville employee remains
as dedicated to helping you express yourself through our products as the Finch
brothers were. It’s just part of who we are.
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