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High Point and Hickory, NC are where the hub of furniture manufacturing is centered in the United States. You can find so many local craftsmen, galleries, and shopping centers like the Hickory Furniture Mart. People travel from far and wide to see the Amish, American, and International craftsmanship of North Carolina. If you’re planning to stop at the Mart or want to know more, you’ve come to the right place.
What is the Hickory Furniture Mart?
Since 1960, the Hickory Furniture Mart has been a one-stop-shop for furniture. It is one of North Carolina’s top visitor attractions.
The expansive complex has four-levels housing 100+ factory outlets, custom order stores, and manufacturers’ galleries. This collaboration represents nearly 1,000 recognizable brand names in the furniture industry. At the Mart you’ll also find an onsite hotel, a gourmet café, and a coffeehouse with Wi-Fi internet access. As you explore the furniture showrooms you’ll find quality domestic and international manufacturers, accessories, fabrics, lighting, rugs, wall coverings and more.
How to Prepare for this Shopping Trip
Based on previous visitor reviews and the Hickory Furniture Mart’s pre-trip checklist, here are things guests should prepare before visiting.
Documents, planners, and guides
- Make a list (mental, digital or physical) of the furniture you want to look for
- Have a budget in mind, not only as total spent, but by room or furniture type.
- Make and print floor plans with precise dimensions. This can be helpful when speaking to reps and designers. The Mart has a Room Planner program you are welcome to use.
- Explore the product catalog, call specific vendors or request the Buying Guide so you have a clear idea of what to expect in furniture.
Discounts and ways to make the trip easier
- Take advantage of sales, promotions, or applicable special incentive programs
- See if discounted hotel rates are available through the Mart.
- Traveling with children? There are children’s activities nearby that you can ask a guest services representative about.
- If there is a possibility you will purchase multiple items, prepare a trailer, moving truck, or explore the Mart’s consolidated shipping.
- Do you need to know areas of accessibility before arriving? (We talk more about this under “How to navigate…” section)
- If you prefer an area in the parking lot, plan what time you need to arrive to get to your desired area before the main flow of visitors arrive.
Things to wear or have on hand
- Many visitors expressed having a tape measure was handy
- If you’d like to color match furniture, bring samples of wood, stains, paints, fabrics, or other materials.
- Pack comfortable walking shoes.
- Temperatures inside vary. Wear appropriate layers.
- Clear water bottles. There are fountains and refill stations throughout the Mart.
If you’d like to see more tips, check out the Plan Your Visit page on the Hickory Furniture Mart site.
Best times to visit
The market is open 9 AM – 6 PM from Monday to Saturday. Most visitors are in the Mart typically from 12 PM to 3 PM on any given weekday, but the space doesn’t feel too overcrowded for the most part. However, Saturdays have the most foot traffic and typically the center is full from 11 AM until closing.
Guests traveling from out of state typically plan a 2-4 day visit to get the complete Hickory Furniture Mart experience. Discounted stay rates may be available at nearby hotels through the Mart. You can check out their Discounted Furniture Shopper Rates and resources to find out more.
Where to park
There is on-site parking to accommodate those who want to visit the Hickory Furniture Mart. No parking spots are directly by the entrance, but there is a drive through where you can drop off individuals who need the accessible entrances at the South and West entryways.
To get to the Hickory Furniture Mart’s parking lot, you’ll want to come off I-40 onto Highway 70 SE in Hickory, North Carolina. If you fly into North Carolina, it’s about an hour’s drive from the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), which is the closet airport.
How to navigate the the Hickory Furniture Mart
When you enter the furniture mart, you’ll receive a map of the building. There are four floors split into the four cardinal directions. You can explore each level and section at your own pace. If you’ve only got one day, be sure to hit your top picks first. If you’ve got a few days or even a week to explore, we encourage you to talk to the staff and designers in each showroom. Get to know the makers of the furniture, find out what custom options and pricing is available. Maybe explore the Mart each day by furniture type, style, or price point to mix things up.
Accessibility
If you need elevators or accessible entrances, you can find those at the South and West entrances. The Mart offers accessible bathrooms, water fountains and water bottle refill stations at the South entrance.
Who is at the Hickory Furniture Mart?
We have a short overlook of each level below, but please note any updates made to the floor plans on the Mart’s website.
Level 1 – Art and Luxury Finds
- Taste Full Beans Coffeehouse: Gourmet coffee, bakery, complementary Wi-fi
- Taste Full ARTS Gallery: Local artisan paintings and reclaimed wood pieces
- The Graceful Geese Mercantile: Vintage finds, antiques, and handcrafted treasures
- Leather and More: American-made leather sofas, sectionals, and chairs
- Factory Outlets: Quality furniture available at reduced pricing
- Bob Timberlake American Home: furniture, home furnishings, art, and collectibles by Bob Timberlake
Level 2 – Full Home Furnishings
- Amish Oak and Cherry: Customizable Amish/American wood furniture, discount floor models
- Good’s Home Furnishings: (Also on Lv 3) 100 unique furniture lines, custom options
- Good’s Furniture Outlet: (Also on Lv 3) Market samples, discontinued items, and clearance pieces
- Luxury Mattress Boutique: (By Good’s) quality bedding for your health and well-being
- Hickory Park Furniture: (Also on Lv 3) Traditional, transitional, and contemporary styles
- Hickory Park Bedding Gallery: Private gallery on all your bedding needs
- Hickory Park Clearance Center: Market samples, discontinued pieces, clearance
- Hickory Park Home Office: Diverse office sets and individual pieces
Level 3 – Design, Upholstery, Outdoor, and More
- Bassett Furniture Gallery: custom furniture made, shipped, delivered 30 days or less
- Designing Women: personalized design advice by designers, Sally Bentley and Donna Chamberlain
- Flexsteel Gallery: one-of-a-kind furniture, lifetime-guaranteed blue steel seat spring and moisture-resistant laminated wood frames
- Good’s Home Furnishings & Good’s Furniture Outlet cont.: (See Level 2)
- Hickory Park Furniture cont.: (See Level 2)
- J&L Furniture Services: furniture restoration, repair, refinishing, upholstery, and painting
- La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio: experience the latest innovation in the classic lounge chair
- Leather Society by Reflections: Handcrafted using the finest leather hides and Old World techniques
- Natuzzi Gallery by Reflections: upholstered leather in a wide range of styles, colors, and configurations
- Reflections Furniture: American and international leather, upholstery, and accessories
- RF Modern by Reflections: industrial and modern leather products, specialty upholstery pieces, and eclectic artwork and accessories
- Outdoor Living by Hickory Park: outdoor furniture varieties ranging from rattan to aluminum
- Vaughan Bassett Gallery: part of the largest manufacturer of wood bedroom furniture in the United States. Products made of wood solids and veneers.
Level 4 –
- Connections Modelling and Talent Agency: full-service agency representing models, actors, singers, and dancers of all ages and backgrounds.
- Heritage Furniture Gallery: furnishings for every room from dining areas to bedrooms
- Heritage Furniture Outlet: enjoy discounts as high as 75% off retail prices
- Hickory White Factory Store: discounted handcrafted furniture by local factory artisans
- Hooker Factory Outlet: Weekly arrivals of factory overstocks and showroom samples
- Lion’s Den Interiors: one-of-a-kind collection of inlaid and solid wood furniture
- Motion Gallery by Simply Home: wood & upholstered furniture, quick delivery options
- Roya Rugs: hand-knotted, antique or machine washable rugs
- Simply Home by Lindy’s Furniture: family-owned destination for affordable home decor
- Southern Style Fine Furniture: sofas, dining collections, bedroom sets, and more
- Stickley Home Furnishings: hardwood furniture and upholstery crafted in NC and NY
- Vanguard Furniture Factory Store: handcrafted in Hickory, NC. Custom options, market samples, discontinued pieces, and clearance
- Xpress by Reflections: Formerly known as Leather Xpress, motion seating and stationary pieces
Be sure to visit us
Find Amish Oak and Cherry on South Entrance, Level 2
Amish Oak and Cherry is a 30,000 square foot space of hardwood handcrafted furniture in the Hickory Furniture Mart. We specialize in heirloom quality pieces and keep our showroom open from 9 AM to 6 PM on Monday to Saturday. You’ll find quality American and Amish-made furniture for every part of the house. These special pieces are made by small family woodshops and the biggest names in Amish Country. You can see our listing on hickoryfurniturestore.com
We represent over 200 Amish families and other renowned local manufacturers. We also have clearance furniture throughout the whole year, so you never know what great deals you’ll find on high-quality pieces – so be sure to come check us out.
Our contact information
If you’re travelling far and have a specific item you’re looking for, feel free to call us before you arrive. We’d love to help you find the styles and pieces you need in your home.
Phone
828-261-4776
Want a sneak peek at what you’ll find?
Check out the furniture we currently have listed online at the Hickory Furniture Mart