Marge Carson is an American furniture manufacturing company founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson in California. The company has gained prominence after the World War II.[1][2][3]
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Furniture Manufacturing |
| Founded | 1947 |
| Founder | Marjorie Reese Carson |
| Headquarters | Clarendon Hills, Illinois |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Janet Linly (CEO) |
| Website | margecarson |
History
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Marge Carson brand was founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson.[4] A designer focused on producing furniture that combined European and American design elements. The company began in California and developed a reputation for its craftsmanship and custom-made furniture.[5]
Marge Carson Inc was acquired by Masco in the late 1980s.[6] In 1995, Jim LaBarge led a management buyout from Masco and expanded the business from the United States to Mexico, and Indonesia.[1] During this time, the company also grew its presence in High Point, NC furniture market.[7]
In 2022, after two decades of ownership, Jim LaBarge ceased operations of Marge Carson due to his health issues.[8] In that same year, Janet Linly, founder and CEO of Linly Designs, acquired the furniture brand Marge Carson.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b "Marge Carson Celebrates 20th Anniversary under LaBarge Ownership - Furniture World Magazine". www.furninfo.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ O'Mara, Sheila Long (2023-09-13). "Marge Carson marks 20th anniversary of luxury top-of-bed with Noche collection". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Hodnett, Cindy W. (2023-10-09). "See which furniture company is making an appearance in Rolls-Royce's new book". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Berg, Erin (2017-10-16). "Marge Carson makes 70 look stylish". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Marge Carson Celebrates 20th Anniversary under LaBarge Ownership - Furniture World Magazine". Furniture World. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "COMPANY NEWS; Masco Adding". The New York Times. 1987-07-29.
- ^ anonymous (2002-02-11). "Marge Carson showroom, adjoining building to become Hamilton Place". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Marge Carson to cease operations". Business of Home. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Dalheim, Bobby (2022-02-23). "Marge Carson to unveil made-in-Mexico bedroom, upholstery items". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.