Marge Carson Explained

Marge Carson
Logo Alt:Marge Carson
Type:Private
Industry:Furniture Manufacturing
Founder:Marjorie Reese Carson
Hq Location City:Clarendon Hills, Illinois
Area Served:Worldwide
Key People:Janet Linly (CEO)

Marge Carson is an American furniture manufacturing company founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson in California. The company has gained prominence after the World War II.[1] [2] [3]

History

Marge Carson brand was founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson.[4] A designer focused on producing furniture that combined European and American design elements. The company began in California and developed a reputation for its craftsmanship and custom-made furniture.[5]

Marge Carson Inc was acquired by Masco in the late 1980s.[6] In 1995, Jim LaBarge led a management buyout from Masco and expanded the business from the United States to Mexico, and Indonesia. During this time, the company also grew its presence in High Point, NC furniture market.[7]

In 2022, after two decades of ownership, Jim LaBarge ceased operations of Marge Carson due to his health issues.[8] In that same year, Janet Linly, founder and CEO of Linly Designs, acquired the furniture brand Marge Carson.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marge Carson Celebrates 20th Anniversary under LaBarge Ownership - Furniture World Magazine . 2024-10-03 . www.furninfo.com.
  2. Web site: O'Mara . Sheila Long . 2023-09-13 . Marge Carson marks 20th anniversary of luxury top-of-bed with Noche collection . 2024-10-03 . Furniture Today . en-US.
  3. Web site: Hodnett . Cindy W. . 2023-10-09 . See which furniture company is making an appearance in Rolls-Royce's new book . 2024-10-03 . Furniture Today . en-US.
  4. Web site: Berg . Erin . 2017-10-16 . Marge Carson makes 70 look stylish . 2024-10-03 . Furniture Today . en-US.
  5. Web site: Marge Carson Celebrates 20th Anniversary under LaBarge Ownership - Furniture World Magazine . 2024-10-03 . Furniture World.
  6. News: 1987-07-29 . COMPANY NEWS; Masco Adding . The New York Times.
  7. Web site: anonymous . 2002-02-11 . Marge Carson showroom, adjoining building to become Hamilton Place . 2024-10-03 . Furniture Today . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2022-10-06 . Marge Carson to cease operations . 2024-10-03 . Business of Home.
  9. Web site: Dalheim . Bobby . 2022-02-23 . Marge Carson to unveil made-in-Mexico bedroom, upholstery items . 2024-10-03 . Furniture Today . en-US.

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