The Difference Between Costly and Expensive
Marge Carson furniture is not expensive. It is costly. And there is a difference.
Costly is the result of exceptional materials, skilled artisans, meticulous attention to detail, and the time it takes to create something extraordinary. Expensive is a product made with inexpensive materials and shortcuts in construction, yet sold at a premium price.
That is not who we are.
Luxury should not be defined by a price tag alone. It should be defined by what you receive in return.
Since 1947, for nearly 80 years, Marge Carson has built its reputation on handcrafted luxury furniture and on the belief that true craftsmanship cannot be rushed or mass-produced without compromise. Nothing is waiting in a warehouse. Each piece begins when it is ordered, and it is made to order in North America for the room it is going into.
Why Marge Carson furniture costs what it does
Our furniture carries a cost because of what goes into it. The quality of our materials: more than 750 fabrics, leathers and trims, or your own fabric if you have found the right one. The experience of our artisans. The integrity of our construction, built to the size your room needs, by the inch, rather than the size a factory prefers. And the countless details that distinguish exceptional furniture from ordinary furniture, down to fifty finishes, each one applied by hand.
There will always be furniture that costs less. But there is a difference between paying less and receiving more.
At Marge Carson, we choose craftsmanship over shortcuts, quality over quantity, and lasting value over fleeting trends.
Marge Carson. Costly by craftsmanship.
Exceptional by design. Worth the difference.
Janet Linly
President & CEO, Marge Carson Global, Inc.
Questions we are often asked
Why does Marge Carson furniture cost more than mass-produced furniture?
Every Marge Carson piece is made to order, one at a time, for the room it is going into. It is built to the size the room needs, in the fabric or leather chosen for it, and finished by hand in one of fifty finishes. That time, those materials and the skilled hands that do the work are what the price reflects.
Where is Marge Carson furniture made?
Marge Carson is an American design house, founded in 1947. Its furniture is made to order in North America.
Can I choose the size, fabric and finish?
Yes. Pieces can be built to your size, by the inch. You can choose from more than 750 fabrics, leathers and trims, or send your own fabric, and from fifty finishes, each applied by hand.
How do I find out what a piece will cost?
Every piece is quoted for the order it is part of, because each is made for one room and one client. Request a Quote, or Contact Our Design Team. Interior designers can Apply for a Trade Account.