Century Furniture Alternative: Why Designers Are Choosing Hendricks in 2026
Why Interior Designers Are Switching from Century Furniture to Hendricks
Century Furniture has been a household name in luxury upholstery for decades. But in 2026, a growing number of interior designers are looking for a Century Furniture alternative that offers more flexibility, faster turnaround, and direct access to the people who actually build the furniture.
Enter Hendricks Fine Furniture — a founder-operated custom upholstery manufacturer based in Hickory, North Carolina, the same region as Century and other legacy brands.
The Century Furniture Challenge
Century is corporate-owned and operates at massive scale. For many designers, that means:
- Long lead times (often 12-16 weeks or more)
- Rigid catalog — limited ability to customize dimensions
- Multiple layers between you and the craftsmen
- Innovation has stalled under corporate management
The Hendricks Difference
Hendricks offers everything Century does well — Hickory craftsmanship, quality materials, heirloom construction — plus everything Century doesn't:
- 6-8 week lead times vs. Century's 12-16 weeks
- True custom dimensions — any size, any configuration, not just preset options
- Founder-operated — Alex and Lee Hendricks are involved in your project
- Full COM program — bring your own fabric with no hassle
- Private label manufacturing — build your brand with our quality
Same Quality, Better Experience
Both companies build furniture in Hickory, NC. Both use kiln-dried hardwood frames and eight-way hand-tied springs. The difference is in the service, speed, and flexibility. Hendricks was built for designers who want a true partner, not a purchase order number.
Ready to Compare?
Contact our sales team at sales@hendricksfinefurniture.com for trade pricing and samples. We think you'll see why designers are switching.
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Ready to get started? Contact Hendricks Fine Furniture or email sales@hendricksfinefurniture.com.