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New High Point Showroom
You've heard the rumors and they are true! We are opening our own "to the trade" showroom at High Point Market on June 2, 2021- just in time for the spring (er..summer?) market! And what's better - we are sharing the space with the uber talented artists from...
Is your Foam “Toxic”?
There are always a bunch of questions about foam - after all it is a petroleum by product and nobody is a big fan of petroleum these days. But we have done our best to source the highest quality foam available, always keeping an eye on balancing quality with cost. So...
Private Label, White Label, OEM – Knowing the Difference
In today's world of manufacturing there are many words used to describe the process by which one company produces a product or service that is then marketed and sold under the name of another company. You'd be surprised by the number of your favorite brands that are...
Everything You Need to Know About Seating Anthropometrics & Ergonomics
Have you ever heard the expression "Form follows Function"? It is a design principle used by designers that implies a product should be constructed based on functional needs. Too often, when it comes to furniture shopping, customers concentrate on the overall...
How to Choose the Right Cushions for your Upholstered Item
Imagine after buying a new sofa from a furniture retailer and your cushions are starting to sag within the first year. Sagging cushions are normally the first indicator that poor production methods and cheap materials were used. Not only are they uncomfortable, but...
Four Benefits of Bespoke Furniture
There are many reasons individuals come to us with their custom furniture needs. Many of them spend hours in retail furniture stores unable to find something they love entirely and end up settling for less, only to realize later that it wasn’t the wisest investment....
Our Construction Process
The Frame Here at Barnes, our furniture begins as high-quality NC Kiln-dried maple. It is the most effective wood selection for furniture making because of the drying process it undergoes. Check out our upcoming in-depth article about this process and the advantages...