Hickory, North Carolina and the surrounding area is responsible for approximately 60 percent* of the nation’s furniture production, an accolade in which the region takes great pride. The area’s roots even date back to the actual Hickory tree. The city is named after the Hickory tree, from which Henry Robinson first built a tavern in the 1850’s, after which the city was originally named “Hickory Tavern.”
With a history steeped so high in furniture, you’d imagine the furniture outlet shopping in Hickory is something special – you’d be correct. The Hickory Metro is home to dozens of furniture outlets and galleries, selling major names right next to local products. The selection is also broad and affordable as the furniture is fresh out of the factory.
Hickory is also a premier destination for antique shopping in western North Carolina. The area’s artisans display their wares at antique auctions, art galleries and pottery studios throughout the region. Home to some of the state’s finest art, Hickory is the ultimate antique and furniture destination.
View our directory of furniture galleries and antique and pottery stores in the Hickory Metro area below.
*An estimated 60 percent of the furniture produced in the U.S. is made within a 200-mile radius of Hickory. |
