All products featured on Architectural Digest are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.
“It was a scrappy start. We bought into a small factory with about 30 employees. There wasn’t enough room for us to have offices, so we worked from home. Early on, we decided our quality level should outlast a person becoming bored—you should not need to replace our products because of wear. And we wanted our pieces to feel timeless, rooted in the past with a forward twist. In the 1990s, we reimagined early–20th century French club chairs, rescaling and tweaking the styling. We’ve since sold over a billion dollars of them. Today we operate our own factory, distribution center, and corporate offices in North Carolina, with almost one million square feet and 650 employees—1,000 worldwide. We have on-site day care, a full-time medical clinic, college scholarships, a health-conscious cafeteria, and more. It all starts with respect—showing everyone they are valued.”—Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams on three decades in the business. Their namesake furniture company celebrates its 30th anniversary this year. mgbwhome.com
