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A Legacy in Craftsmanship
North Carolina is widely recognized as the furniture capital of the world. With more than 850 manufacturers, 2,000+ suppliers, a 2.25% corporate tax rate, and the largest furniture workforce in the US, the state has built a legacy of craftsmanship, innovation, and global reach. From iconic brands like Ashley and Sealy to the internationally renowned High Point Market, North Carolina continues to set the standard for furniture design, production, and trade.
SBA Home Announces First North American Manufacturing Facility
SBA Home, a furniture manufacturer, will create 250 jobs in Davie County. The newly created company says it will invest more than $70 million to establish its first North American furniture production facility in the Town of Mocksville.
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NexGen Cabinets Selects Duplin County for East Coast Operation
Residential cabinet manufacturer, NexGen Cabinets Inc., will create 42 new jobs in Duplin County. The company will invest more than $6.7 million to establish an East Coast assembly and manufacturing facility in the Town of Wallace.
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For the Fifth Year in a Row, North Carolina Ranks in Top Three States to Do Business
CNBC named North Carolina as second-best state to do business and in the top three for the fifth year in a row thanks to our well-trained and diverse workforce, booming economy, and strong business environment.
Learn MoreWhen it comes to furniture manufacturing, North Carolina stands second to none.
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National Average Furniture Manufacturing Workforce
$296M+
in Furniture Exports Annually
550+
Wood Product Manufacturing Establishments
650+
Textile and Textile Product Mills
The Nation’s Largest Furniture Manufacturing Industry
North Carolina’s furniture industry consists of 850+ furniture manufacturers and 2,000+ suppliers in wood, steel, and metal products and textiles manufacturing. Our concentration of furniture manufacturing activity is nearly 4x the national average (Lightcast, 2025).
Top Market, Lowest Cost
Getting top quality talent in the country’s largest furniture market doesn’t come at a hefty price. With a 2.25% corporate tax rate (0% by 2030) and competitive wage rates in a right-to-work state, our cost of doing business is hard to beat.
Furniture’s World Fair
High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 attendees to High Point twice a year. The market hosts more than 2,000 exhibitors, with more than 100 countries represented.
Furniture Companies in North Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
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Which major furniture companies are based in North Carolina?
North Carolina’s legacy in furniture manufacturing has inspired many notable companies to set up shop or expand their operations in the state. Today, you’ll find household names like Ashley Furniture, Century, Vanguard, Sealy, and more.
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What advantages does North Carolina offer furniture manufacturers?
In addition to having the lowest corporate income tax rate in the country, North Carolina North Carolina is home to 850+ furniture manufacturers and 2,000+ suppliers in wood, steel, and metal products and textiles manufacturing. The state also hosts High Point Market, the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing in more than 75,000 attendees each year.
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Are there workforce training programs for furniture manufacturing in NC?
The state partners with the North Carolina Community College to help businesses build and sustain a skilled workforce for specific industries, like furniture manufacturing. The program, NCEdge, offers companies workforce development strategies that align with their unique business needs and goals. NCEdge supports new, expanding, and existing businesses in North Carolina by providing flexible training solutions for up to three years, with costs covered by the state.
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Furniture Maker's $3.1M Plant Will Bring 202 Well-Paying Jobs to Catawba County
Design Foundry will open a new furniture manufacturing facility in Catawba County, creating 202 new jobs...
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Ashley Furniture Retailer Locating 161-Job Distribution Hub in Johnston County
Broad River Retail, an Ashley HomeStore licensee, will create 161 jobs as it locates a distribution...
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Furniture Maker to Add 100 New Jobs in Burke County Expansion
Vanguard Furniture Company, Inc., a North Carolina furniture manufacturer, will add 100 new jobs in Burke...
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