by HIGH POINT – Full line furniture resource Four Hands has partnered with two manufacturing facilities in North Carolina and Mississippi that are producing its new Crafted in the USA collection to debut at the April High Point Market.
The initial collection will include 50 pieces, several of which the company is showing at its showroom in space 4101 of Showplace.
“One of our guiding principles is that we continually offer products that our customers absolutely fall in love with — and this means that we’re on a never-ending quest to lead with beautiful design, the finest craftsmanship and remarkable materials,” said Matthew Briggs, CEO of Four Hands. “The addition of domestic production strengthens the business with several benefits, which translate across who we are as a company and the experience that our customers have with our products.”
The company said that the launch of U.S. manufacturing enhances the value proposition for its customers. Pieces are also made with raw materials sourced within close proximity to the plants producing the finished product, making them available to produce and ship more quickly.
“We’ve enlisted makers who are highly skilled in their craft, stemming from the storied traditions of American furniture making,” said Rick Lovegrove, President of Upholstery for Four Hands. “The products themselves feature premium materials that are primarily sourced in the US, most within 50 miles of the manufacturing facilities, ranging from fabrics to the internal frames and mechanisms. What’s more, the local production means shortened lead times and a lower carbon footprint, with products shipping less distance to reach the customer. This lower carbon footprint is tied into an ethos of mindfully made furnishings.”
At market, the company said it is introducing three suites of the domestic product, which include the Delray five-piece sectional, the Hampton sofa and several new chairs. It also is relaunching its Wickham sofa bed with entirely new U.S. made mechanisms and materials.
