It all started with a velvet chair, the perfect velvet chair - the one at the forefront, the vanguard of the room. Today, more than 40 years later, Vanguard Furniture is still making good on its name to be in the forefront of furniture -- From one perfect velvet chair, to endless possibilities. We are a family held company, employing over 600 associates and operating out of six manufacturing buildings in Hickory, North Carolina, and a 40,000-square foot showroom in High Point, NC and our newest manufacturing location in Hillsville, Virginia. Our mission is to lead home furnishings in style, value, and service with a vision to enrich lives through custom-crafted furniture. Vanguard is a founding member of the Sustainable Furniture Council and its green initiatives include recycling 95% of all post-manufacturing waste; recycling paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic and corrugated products.