Why Century?

"We strive to make furniture of such impeccable quality that it brings joy not only to the people who own it, but also to the craftsmen who build it."

These words stand as a testament to the greatness in vision of our founder, Harley Shuford Sr. Through his words and actions, Century Furniture has evolved into one of the most revered names in the home furnishings industry. And as we look forward, we will continue to expand Mr. Shuford's vision in ways that continue to provide you with infinite possibilities and unlimited attention.

Luxury is a feeling...a mood...
an outlook on life and living that can only be defined individually.

Where some experience beauty in the opulence and intricacies of shapes, others take comfort in the reduction of design into a pure, simple form.

Whether it is a taste for more traditional elements, or a desire for clean lines in a contemporary spirit, your home is a welcoming reflection of your personal style that embraces you and all whom experience it with you.

There should be no limits to how you express yourself, and it is through Century Furniture that you can speak a language of style where the possibilities are infinite.

When you choose Century Furniture,
our ability to customize whatever you desire is much like commissioning an artist to create a fine work of art.

From the frame construction, to the hand-application of your choice of finish and distressing, to the sewing and application of the fabric or leather, each piece of Century Furniture passes through the hands of some of the most experienced artisans and craftsman in the industry.

No detail is overlooked, and every measure is taken to insure that every piece of Century Furniture you purchase is precisely as you wish.

Century Furniture & The Environment

Century Furniture strives to achieve the status of “The Best” furniture company in the world.

Our environmental policy is a key element of our corporate philosophy. Since our beginnings in 1947, it has been our culture to be socially responsible with the safety and health of our associates, our business partners, our customers and our natural environment. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact through intelligent design, conservation, and recycling.

We believe the best way to conserve environmental resources is to design and manufacture furniture of such impeccable quality that it will last for generations. Nothing is more wasteful than disposable furniture.

The vast majority of our furniture is manufactured in Hickory, NC from predominantly domestic materials. Very high energy costs are involved in the transportation of furniture and raw materials. When items are produced locally, the environmental footprint is much smaller.

We strive to meet or exceed all regulatory or industry standard in terms of safety and potential emissions to the environment. No resource is more important than the health of our associates. We set and continually review objectives and targets to protect our global environment. We seek not only to comply with safety and environmental regulations, but also to implement in-house standards to continuously improve our environmental performance and reduce our environmental footprint.

We believe in renewable energy. We will continue our efforts to reduce energy use by combusting scrap wood and sawdust to generate power for our manufacturing facilities.

We believe that recycling is critical to pollution prevention: Computers, ink cartridges, batteries, paper, cotton, fabric & leather scraps, cardboard, pallets, fluorescent bulbs, cans, glass and bottles, etc. Because each employee owns a stake in our company, he or she is empowered and motivated to recycle whenever possible and systems are in place to maximize our recycling efforts.