Our Story
It all started in a modest facility with two employees and a perfect velvet chair. Today, more than 45 years later, Vanguard Furniture is still making good on its name to be at the forefront of the furniture industry — from one perfect velvet chair to endless personalized possibilities.
Vanguard Furniture, a family held company, employs over 600 associates and is currently operating out of six manufacturing buildings in Hickory, NC, a 40,000-square-foot showroom in High Point, NC, and a new manufacturing location in Hillsville, VA. Vanguard is a fashion-driven company with the goal of being the home furnishings leader in style, value and service while ultimately enriching lives through custom-crafted furniture.
Known as a people-oriented company, Vanguard nurtures a strong family atmosphere from the manufacturing floor to the office and throughout the international sales force. For a number of years, Vanguard's associates have embraced the methodology of "Lean Manufacturing" — seeking continuous improvement in all departments (even eliminating waste that customers are unwilling to pay for). As a founding member of the Sustainable Furnishings Council, Vanguard's green initiatives include recycling 95% of all post manufacturing waste — recycling paper, fabric scraps, metal, wood scrap, plastic and corrugated products. Being sustainable is as a way of life at Vanguard.
Our Mission
To be the industry's most customer-centric company, delivering unparalleled product, quality and service.
Our Values
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1. "Conscience-Driven"
- Integrity in work and relationships with external and internal customers
- Responsible steward of the earth's resources
- Teamwork and individual self-worth
- Treat all with dignity, empathy and respect
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2. "Customer-Centric"
- Dedicated to innovation
- Customer-driven
- Industry leaders in fashion, reliability and responsiveness
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3. "Continuous Improvement"
- Committed to 100% first pass yield
- Driven with uncompromising quality
- Eliminating waste
- Growing and developing