Since the turn of the 20th century, cities like Lexington, North Carolina were the furniture-making capitals of America. The area has lost 60 percent of of its manufacturing jobs, largely to Asian factories, since the 1990's.
May 2, 2018
Most of the furniture are produced in China. 41% of exports come from China. The local furniture business is located in various areas across the country. However, the biggest furniture production is located in Pearl River Delta where the market is thriving.
Aug 31, 2020
Amish continue to make excellent furniture.
I know, right? I worked at Hertz right out of high school in NC. The BIGGEST annual event in NC was the furniture show. Rental cars were booked a year in advance. Fly in to Charlotte, drive to Hickory.
Now, I imagine, many furniture stores up in that area...sell furniture from China.