Stanley Furniture was founded in 1924 by Thomas Bahnson Stanley, a farmer turned industrialist who later became governor of Virginia.
Like most manufacturing companies started in the early part of the 20th century, Stanley Furniture was founded on humble beginnings as the Industrial Revolution swept through the South and workers moved from farm to factory. With them they brought the skills, work ethic and craftsmanship requisite to building a company that places integrity above all else.
Thomas Stanley’s life on the world’s stage gave his namesake brand a unique perspective from which to design its products. From that vantage point emerged Stanley’s refined but eclectic sense of the world, one that is a hallmark of a textured life that was shaped by experiences and defined by details.
For decades, the craftsmen and custodians of the Stanley Furniture brand have honored that tradition with a pledge to deliver striking designs, exquisite finishes, superior quality and enduring value.
For nearly a century, Stanley Furniture has been an industry bellwether known for design leadership, quality and value.
1957 - Governor Thomas B. Stanley and Anne B. Stanley host Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip during the Royal Visit to Virginia, which celebrated the 350th anniversary of the founding of Jamestown, Virginia.
Stanley Family Crest
The Stanley name dates back to the 11th century in Cumberland County, England. In the 17th century, it migrated to the United States and, ultimately, to Virginia. Inspiration for the formal emblem was drawn from the Stanley Family crest. Through the centuries there have been numerous iterations of the crest, but there has been a single consistent element across all versions and that is the inclusion of a stag. This majestic element serves as an elegant, strong and quietly confident mark that honors the tremendous family heritage upon which the Stanley Furniture brand has been built.
Stoneleigh, Family home of Governor Thomas B. Stanley
Entry pediment at High Point, North Carolina showroom inspired by Stoneleigh
Entry at High Point, North Carolina showroom featuring painting of Stoneleigh by Charleston artist, Jennifer Smith Rogers.