What Charleston Forge does

Charleston Forge is a family-owned, made-to-order furniture manufacturer founded in 1984 and headquartered at 251 Industrial Park Drive in Boone, North Carolina, where all of its metal and wood furniture is hand-built. The company produces hand-forged metal frames combined with natural wood species (maple, ash, walnut, cherry), leather, fabric, and glass across tables, seating, case goods, bedroom furniture, and benches, organized into named collections such as Fraser, Paz, Caldera, Cuban, Keys, and Hemingway For The Home. Its technology centers on metal forging, woodworking craftsmanship, custom finishing, and made-to-order manufacturing capacity, including a satellite glass operation through Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks in Mt. Airy, NC.

The company makes money through one-time sales of furniture via a multi-channel distribution model: an authorized US and international dealer network for retail customers, a To The Trade authenticated online pricing portal for furniture retailers and design professionals, regional sales representatives covering the US, Canada, and the Caribbean, a dedicated CF Contract & Hospitality division for commercial projects, and a physical showroom. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with customization options spanning metal finishes, wood species, leathers, fabrics, and bespoke specifications. Customer segments span residential consumers, interior designers, hospitality (hotels and restaurants), corporate and government offices, educational institutions, and senior living facilities, with named enterprise customers including the Steamboat Springs Sheraton, Fiola Restaurant, Sheltair Aviation, and Sunrise Senior Living. The wholly-owned MacKenzie-Dow sub-brand operates as a wood-focused division, while Stoneline Designs and Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks are commercialized through the same CF Contract & Hospitality channel.

Name

Charleston Forge

Legal name

Charleston Forge

Website

https://charlestonforge.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charleston Forge is a family-owned, made-to-order furniture manufacturer in Boone, North Carolina, producing handcrafted metal and wood furniture distributed through dealers, a To The Trade program, and a CF Contract & Hospitality division serving residential, hospitality, corporate, education, and senior living customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Boone

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Furniture Sales through Dealers: Products sold through a network of approved furniture retailers and dealers across the United States and internationally
2. Trade Account Sales: Direct sales to trade professionals including furniture retailers and design professionals through the To The Trade program
3. Custom Furniture: Custom furniture orders tailored to specific customer requirements including custom finishes, sizes, and configurations
4. Contract and Hospitality: B2B sales to hospitality, hotel, restaurant, corporate, government, education, and senior living facilities

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Charleston Forge manufactures and sells handcrafted metal and wood furniture built to order in Boone, North Carolina, including tables, chairs, seating, case goods, bedroom furniture, and specialty glass. Products are sold through authorized dealers, the To The Trade program for design professionals, and the CF Contract & Hospitality division serving hotels, restaurants, corporate, government, education, and senior living facilities, with extensive customization of metal finishes, wood species, leathers, and fabrics.

Product overview

Charleston Forge is a family-owned furniture manufacturer based in Boone, North Carolina, producing handcrafted metal and wood furniture for nearly 40 years. The company operates through multiple brands: Charleston Forge (primary brand) and MacKenzie-Dow (wood-focused sub-brand), both manufactured at the Boone facility. Through CF Contract & Hospitality, the company also represents Stoneline Designs and Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks for commercial and hospitality markets. The product portfolio includes diverse furniture collections across categories: tables (cocktail, end, drink, dining, conference), seating (chairs, barstools, counterstools, lounge chairs, ottomans), case goods (credenzas, dressers, vanities, chests, nightstands), storage (cabinets, etageres), bedroom furniture (beds), and benches. Key collections include Fraser (modern steel/wood), Paz (hospitality-focused with metal accents), Idaho (wood-focused), Caldera (new modern), Cuban, Keys (beds), Windsor, Havana, Duval, and Hemingway For The Home lines (Nobel, Pilar). The company also offers custom furniture design services, designer collaboration programs, and an online trade catalog (eCat Online). All products are made to order by hand in the North Carolina factory.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MacKenzie-Dow: Wood furniture division producing pieces under the Hemingway For The Home line
• CF Contract & Hospitality
• Hemingway For The Home

Products and services

• Charleston Forge Furniture (Main Brand) Handcrafted metal and wood furniture including tables, chairs, seating, case goods, and bedroom furniture, all made to order by hand in Boone, NC. Sold through authorized dealers and the To The Trade program to residential and commercial buyers.
• MacKenzie-Dow Furniture Sub-brand and division of Charleston Forge focused on wood furniture, including collections such as Alpine, Boathouse, Colonnade, Live Edge, Summit Modern, Water's Edge, Idaho, Cuban, Keys, New Market, Foster, Underwood, and Cooper. Crafted in maple, ash, cherry, or walnut with metal accents.
• Stoneline Designs Furniture Sister brand offering stone and metal furniture for contract and hospitality markets, manufactured at the same Boone, NC facility as Charleston Forge. Distributed through the CF Contract & Hospitality division.
• Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks Specialty glass products manufactured in Mt. Airy, NC, including premium glass table tops and vanity glass options, sold through certified dealers and represented commercially by Charleston Forge's CF Contract & Hospitality division.
• CF Contract & Hospitality Division Commercial and hospitality sales division representing Charleston Forge, Stoneline Designs, and Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks for hotel, restaurant, corporate, government, education, and senior living furniture and glass projects.
• Hemingway For The Home Product Line Wood furniture product line built by the MacKenzie-Dow division, including the Nobel and Pilar collections crafted in maple, ash, cherry, or walnut. Sold to residential and trade customers.
• Fraser Collection Modern Charleston Forge collection with geometric steel bases and twisted, forged legs supporting wood or glass tops. Includes cocktail tables, end tables, drink tables, consoles, and benches suited to residential and contract interiors.
• Paz Collection Contract and hospitality-focused collection featuring communal tables, credenzas, desks, consoles, cocktail tables, end tables, and a desk chair. Crafted in ash, maple, cherry, or walnut with sculptural metal accents for high-traffic environments.
• Caldera Collection Modern Charleston Forge collection featuring cocktail table, end table, drink table, console, and large bench in metal and wood materials. Introduced as part of the November 2020 catalog release.
• Cuban Collection Charleston Forge / MacKenzie-Dow collection featuring rectangular and round cocktail tables, round and square end tables, drink tables, a 54-inch console, and a chest, in wood and metal construction.
• Keys Collection Bedroom Furniture Charleston Forge bedroom furniture collection featuring King Bed and Queen Bed with metal and wood construction. Introduced in the November 2020 catalog release.
• Custom Furniture Design Service Made-to-order custom furniture design and manufacturing service allowing customers to specify bespoke pieces with custom finishes, sizes, and configurations. Available to residential buyers, designers, and contract clients via the dealer and trade channels.
• eCat Online Trade Catalog SuperCat-powered online catalog and authenticated pricing portal available to To The Trade account holders, allowing designers and dealers to view collections, check pricing, and place orders.

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Stoneline DesignscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStoneline Designs products are manufactured at the Boone, North Carolina production facility alongside Charleston Forge products. Both companies operate under CF Contract & Hospitality division.
• Andrew Pearson Premium GlassworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCF Contract & Hospitality serves as the Sales and Marketing Division of Andrew Pearson Premium Glassworks. Glass products are manufactured in Mt. Airy, North Carolina and can be purchased through certified dealers.
• MacKenzie-DowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMacKenzie-Dow is a division/brand of Charleston Forge that produces wood furniture. Products include Alpine, Boathouse, Colonnade, Live Edge, Summit Modern, and Water's Edge collections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• David Edward: Custom contract furniture manufacturer for hospitality, corporate, and institutional clients. Comparable made-to-order contract model and similar customer verticals (hotels, restaurants, senior living).
• Hancock & Moore: North Carolina-based manufacturer of premium upholstered seating for residential and contract markets. Comparable craftsmanship positioning and contract/hospitality distribution, though focused on upholstery rather than metal/wood.
• Tomlinson Furniture: Specialty contract furniture maker serving hospitality, senior living, and multifamily markets. Comparable B2B contract focus and made-to-order manufacturing model for hotel and commercial interiors.
• Harden Furniture: Family-owned manufacturer of solid wood and upholstered case goods with a contract division. Comparable craftsmanship, made-in-USA positioning, and dual residential/contract go-to-market.
• Century Furniture: Family-owned North Carolina furniture manufacturer producing case goods, upholstery, and occasional furniture for residential and contract markets. Closely comparable in craftsmanship positioning, regional roots, and dual residential/contract GTM motion.
• Fairfield Chair: North Carolina manufacturer of occasional chairs, accent furniture, and case goods serving residential and hospitality markets. Comparable family-owned craftsmanship positioning and contract-grade product line for hotels and restaurants.
• Sherrill Furniture: North Carolina-based manufacturer of upholstered and wood furniture for residential and contract use. Comparable as a US-made, family-style producer with strong dealer distribution and contract-grade offerings.

Emerging players

• Lane Venture: Premium outdoor and indoor furniture brand with North Carolina manufacturing roots. Comparable US-made craftsmanship positioning and dealer-distribution model for residential and contract customers.

Broad incumbents

• Bernhardt Furniture: North Carolina-based manufacturer of residential and contract/hospitality furniture with a broad product portfolio. Comparable as a US-made furniture maker serving both residential and commercial channels, though at significantly larger scale.
• Hooker Furniture: Publicly traded furniture marketer and manufacturer with case goods, upholstery, and home accent categories serving residential and contract markets. Comparable product breadth and channel coverage, though larger and more diversified.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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