Handcrafted. Enduring. Unmistakably Marge Carson
The Art of Craftsmanship
Every Marge Carson piece is made to order in North America, for the room it is going into. Since 1947 each design has begun as a drawing, and our artisans build, upholster and finish every piece by hand: in your choice of more than 750 fabrics, leathers and trims, or your own fabric, and in one of 50 finishes applied by hand.
From Vision to Form
Each design begins as a pencil drawing. Every curve and proportion is worked out on paper before a frame is cut.
Because nothing is made until it is ordered, a piece can be built to the size your room needs, rather than the size a factory prefers.
Materials of Distinction
More than 750 fabrics, leathers and trims, and 50 finishes, chosen as much for how they feel and wear as for how they look. If you have already found the right fabric, we will upholster your piece in it: see Customer's Own Material.
See the whole range on Fabrics and Finishes.
The Human Touch
Carving, upholstery and finishing are done by hand. Machines may measure, but only a skilled hand can judge the tension in a stitch or the balance of a carved edge.
That is what gives each piece its warmth and its unmistakable Marge Carson character.
Finishing as an Art
Each of our 50 finishes is applied by hand, one layer at a time, to build depth, texture and tone.
Whether gold, silver or wood grain, each takes the light differently as the day changes.
Built by Hand, at the Bench
Every frame is built and carved by hand at the bench, one piece at a time, before it is upholstered and finished.
Because each frame is made for the piece that was ordered, it can be built to the size your room needs.
Questions about how Marge Carson furniture is made
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.
Is every piece made to order?
Nearly every one is: a piece is made when it is ordered, in the fabric, leather and finish chosen for it. The exceptions are The Signature Edit and Available Now, finished pieces ready to ship.
Which fabrics and finishes can I choose?
More than 750 fabrics, leathers and trims, or your own fabric, and 50 finishes, each applied by hand.
Can I see the craftsmanship in person?
Yes. Our showroom at 445 Ogden Ave., Clarendon Hills, Illinois, is open all year. Book a Consultation, or find a retailer near you.
How do I find out what a piece will cost?
Every piece is quoted for the order it is part of. Request a Quote, or Contact Our Design Team.
An Invitation to the Trade
For interior designers and retailers seeking furniture beyond convention: a trade account brings trade pricing, our marketing materials and fabric information, and pieces built to your drawing.