by Set to debut at October High Point Market, the line will include sofas, chairs and accent seating available in more than 80 exclusive fabrics
FERDINAND, Ind. — Upholstery manufacturer Best Home Furnishings has announced a new licensed collection with Erin and Ben Napier, the stars of the popular Home Town series on HGTV.
The company will debut the Erin & Ben Co. collection at the October Home Furnishings Market, where it will showcase a mix of sofas, chairs and accent seating available in more than 80 fabrics that are exclusive to the line. It initially will include several sofa styles and about 10 chair frames. While final pricing is still being determined, the company told Home News Now that it will be in line with its Field & Stream collection launched last October.
Offering what the company describes as embodying “the grand millennial aesthetic — an updated take on traditional design that celebrates heritage patterns, layered textures, color and cozy collected charm,” the mix of fabrics feature stripes, hand-drawn florals and heirloom-inspired prints the company said “pair effortlessly with the tailored silhouettes.” One featured fabric is based on a sketch Erin Napier created that was inspired by an antique scarf, “infusing the collection with her signature artistry.”
“Best Home Furnishings is a dream come true for us,” Erin Napier said. “We have been on the search for an upholstery partner that just felt like ‘us.’ Best epitomizes the values we’ve been looking for — pieces that are made in America with timeless craftsmanship and the ability to develop furniture designs that represent our vision.”
Ben Napier echoed these sentiments, noting that “so many of our values align, and we love the family story of Best Home Furnishings. Through this process, we’ve come to see that the Best name isn’t just a name. In Ferdinand, Indiana, their furniture is built with the same small-town values of quality and integrity that we’ve spent our lives protecting in Laurel, Mississippi. That’s what makes this partnership feel like home to us.”
Individual frames offer a range of styles including roll-arm sofas and knife-edge cushions, along with swivel accent chairs and slip-covered pieces, that the company said are “all designed with a balance of timeless form and modern livability. Whether styled in English countryside florals, coastal preppy stripes or bold Beverly Hills-inspired prints, each piece invites customers to create homes that feel storied, layered and uniquely personal.”
Brian Lange, president of Best Home Furnishings, said Erin and Ben Napier are a natural fit for Best.
“Their design instincts pushed us creatively, while still allowing our team to do what we do best — build furniture with craftsmanship, efficiency and care. From day one, the partnership felt comfortable, and we’re thrilled to bring their vision to life for retailers and consumers alike. Erin and Ben are admired not only for their style, but also for their authenticity and approachable nature. Their presence on HGTV’s Home Town has made them household names, and they are tremendous ambassadors for the Best brand.”
This is the company’s second licensed upholstery collection. Last year, it launched its Field & Stream line, which was an immediate hit with retailers around the U.S. At the October market, the Erin & Ben Co. collection can be seen at the company’s showroom at 239 S. Main St. in High Point.
