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Ad Modern Synergy
Never content with the status quo, American Drew seeks to follow the "big idea" to whereever it may lead. Modern Synergy is precicely what its name suggests; blending American Walnut, Ambrosia Maple, Knotty Oak, and cold rolled steel for a sum more stylish than its parts. While the style is clean and modern, Modern Synergy is furniture with volumes of character.
Litchfield
Beautiful yet practical, the Litchfield collection creates the ambiance of casual retreat. The collection features an artful mix of furniture inspired by pieces and materials ranging from quaint European villages to soothing seaside cottages. Regardless of locale, Litchfield is all about a lifestyle that appreciates a laid-back state of mind. The collection features thick oak veneers in a driftwood finish against the soft texture of sun-washed paint. Metal elements along with accents of denim blue and natural, woven cane add to the personality. The variety of surfaces make Litchfield ideal for those seeking a relaxed, comfortable, lifestyle whether it be on the water's edge or in the midst of an otherwise bustling city. Key items like the Laurel Panel Bed can lead the style to a more cottage atmosphere while a bed like the Currituck with its natural, woven cane might be the perfect fit in a more coastal setting. Or if a clean, more flexible styling is the theme, then the elegant curve of the Hanover sleigh makes an excellent choice. Whatever the mood of the room, Litchfield is truly a classic for those looking to make their home a retreat. Download Litchfield catalog
Savona
Finely appointed details and casual, balanced structure contribute to Savona's Old World European feel. Inspired by Gustavian, European provincial and country cottages, the collection features a unique textured Versailles finish with contrasting elm tops. A variety of moldings, metal fretwork and antiqued mirror add an antique feel. The hardware complements the aesthetic with a vintage gold finish. Perfect for clean, classic home styles, Savona puts a confident, elegant twist on antique Old World furniture trends, offering a vintage, antique feel without sacrificing reliability and quality.
Skyline
Soft contemporary lines bring a modern vibe to the Skyline collection by American Drew. The simple shapes of Skyline almost conceal the complex joinery and angular elements within the design. It is in this spirit of subtle sophistication that the collection stands apart from all others.
Southbury
Reminiscent of a cottage in the European countryside, the Southbury furniture collection is both charming and elegant. Its inspiration comes from the gracefully aged painted antiques of a previous era. The personality of Southbury with oak veneers is captured in the finish where handwork and an artistic eye create the Parchment finish on the fronts and end panels while the tops are treated to a contrasting fossil tone finish. Design elements from French and Italian influences not only add character, they also make the furniture right at home in both traditional and casual bedroom, dining room, or living room spaces. Download Main Catalog
Vantage
Timeless refinement best describes the new traditional-transitional Vantage Collection. Flowing, shaped lines give Vantage an elegance that seems missing from the repetitive styles in the marketplace today. The design artfully incorporates select, figured Walnut veneers with bronzed stainless steel accents. Vantage fits beautifully into an emerging trend where timeless traditional character is met with a clean modern aesthetic.
Vista
Vista is a collection that can transform a home's décor into a daily retreat. From the soft gray tones of the finish to the natural character of its oak wood grain, each piece carries the home into a relaxed state of mind. Vista takes its inspiration from the colors, textures, and lines of the spaces we find most relaxing. Its design is infused with an airy persona that subtly speaks volumes. The resulting style is an eclectic transitional look that blends well with a variety of architecture ranging from contemporary craftsman to new traditional.
West Fork
Inspired by a favorite spot in the Montana Bitteroot's, the West Fork collection reflects a laid-back, natural style for those seeking a casual decor. West Fork layers textured surfaces with the character of Flat Cut Elm wood grain that is finished in a calming taupe finish. Clean lines and careful attention to scale give these elements visual balance and provide the group with its own personality.
Artists' Originals
Artists' Originals is a collection of fine furniture hand-painted by accomplished artists. The paintings feature florals, chinoiserie, abstracts and stripes, among other classical motifs. Each piece is unique - an original piece of art for your home. Like any piece of fine art, each Artists' Originals piece is designed to be the brightest spot in any room.
Butler Loft
Welcome to Butler Loft! These transitional and contemporary styles represent a convergence of several of Butler's fashion-forward collections with an emphasis on today's casual lifestyle designs. Styles here are defined by clean, classic lines and sophisticated finishes with some occasionally exotic materials.
Connoisseur's
As the name implies, the Connoisseur's Collection is designed for people who appreciate gracious living and elegant homes. This furniture is created to be enjoyed by all and savored by the discerning few. Each piece is meticulously crafted from the finest materials and destined to become the brightest spot in your room.
Heritage
The Heritage Collection represents a mastery of fine furniture craftsmanship that is uncommon today. This painstakingly produced furniture, harkening back to days when master craftsmen labored over each piece, is destined to be enjoyed for generations.
Masterpiece
Masterpiece represents Butler's hand-picked collection of lifestyle pieces for those with discriminating tastes... and a desire to be different. This collection is, above all, eclectic, offering a wide range of styles designed to provide bright accents for traditional to contemporary decors.
Metalworks
Metalworks Collection is Butler's distinctive alternative to traditional wood and painted accent furniture. Each piece, featuring the natural and aged patinas of various metals, works with any decor. Every piece adds a brightest spot- an artistic flourish - to an already beautiful room.
Modern Expressions
Modern Expressions is a fresh take on classic design. This stunning array of time-honored designs collectively evoke a sense of familiarity, though, individually, each have a look all their own.
Plantation Cherry
Plantation Cherry represents Butler's tribute to tradition... to the classics of Western culture... from the timeless 18th century designs of Chippendale, Sheraton and Hepplewhite, to the best furniture in the finest homes when Americans declared their independence. Examine closely the fine woods, veneers, inlays and finishes of the Plantation Cherry Collection.
Affinity
Soft, rounded forms combine with sand-blasted greige and antique white finishes to create an inviting transitional boutique collection in Affinity. The main finish for the 20-piece collection of bedroom, dining room, occasional, accents and home entertainment is a wire-brushed greige (gray/beige) on quartered white oak. Pewter and antique white hardware and soft linen fabrics add intrigue.
Alfresco
Delivering the casual look and feel of ageless pieces acquired during travels in the Old World, Hooker Furniture is featuring Alfresco, a whole-home collection with relaxed European provincial styling. The Alfresco collection has a well-traveled aesthetic that is inspired by heirloom pieces found in homes perched on cliffs along the Italian coastline of the Adriatic Sea. The collection of bedroom, dining room, occasional and accent furniture features moderately distressed designs that are enhanced by accent paint finishes that create an eclectic feel. Alfresco is constructed of oak, maple and hickory veneers and poplar solids, and includes several pieces with stone and metal accents.
American Life-Amani
Inspired by a sophisticated approach to a life of leisure, the collections modern, yet casual style evokes memories of a place of refuge and retreat with its tranquil mix of organic materials and tonal wood tones. The collection includes dining room, occasional and accent pieces. Characterized by a mix of natural materials, the group includes stone, sandblasted capiz shell accents, raw metal details in a soft zinc finish, natural jute rope and lattice details. Combined with natural pecan veneers in three calming tonal finishes, Amani creates inviting spaces that epitomize a life of leisure.
American Life-Roslyn County
From farm-to-decor looks to rustic luxe, AMERICAN LIFE evokes a sense of community, easy living and authentic craftsmanship. The classic farm-to-decor collection, Roslyn County, offers heirloom quality and hand-crafted appeal with a simple style that demonstrates how Americans are living. Roslyn County is crafted in Walnut and Hickory, waxed and luxurious to the hand. Roslyn County's big-scale pieces will be at home all across America. Trestle bases, planking, rake-back spindles and marquetry add interest to the simple lines of Roslyn County. Metal-bar hardware in an oil-rubbed bronze finish with bolts on the ends complete the look.
Archivist
A design archive that captures epic European and American style elements spanning continents and centuries, Archivist exudes a larger-than-life ambience. With a world-traveled pedigree, Archivist embraces both grand opulence and beloved, comfortable and simple forms.
Beaumont
Beaumont is a curated group of one-of-a-kind pieces, inspired by American antiques and the concept of upcycling - the process of giving new life to vintage items with updates such as refinishing or repurposing them for new and unique uses. With roots in traditional design, the collection offers an exquisite and eclectic remix of old and new, combining the look of seasoned antiques and refurbished treasures with the conveniences of newly constructed furniture.
Boheme
Inspired by the Belgian design aesthetic, Boheme expresses the elegance of simplicity and the essence of comfort. Lyrical and intentional, Boheme offers a subtle array of three antique gray-white finishes, speaking to Belgium s penchant for all things gray. A neutral palette of gray, blue, white and soft brown blends lyrically with an array of textures and shapes to create Boh me. The poetic beauty of each piece is unveiled in Boh me through texture, color, piece character and artistic shapes.
Brookhaven
The Brookhaven Collection is crafted from hardwood solids with cherry veneers. It features a distressed medium clear cherry finish.
CC
Developed by one of America's premier manufacturers to offer quality furniture at affordable prices. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted using the most exquisite leathers in the world.
CO
Developed by one of America's premier manufacturers to offer quality furniture at affordable prices. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted using the most exquisite leathers in the world.
Cascade
Designed to interject a sense of calm and tranquility into interior spaces, the Cascade Collection creates an elegant - yet livable retreat from our modern day, fast-paced lifestyles. Characterized by its light and airy neutral color palette and use of mixed materials including oak, lacquered burlap, metal accents and champagne-tone hardware, the collection's modern styling can easily find its way into a variety of interiors across the country. As soothing as water falling from a steep rocky slope, the Cascade Collection was designed to spark Zen, tranquility and calmness in any living space.
Castella
Commanding attention in any space, the impressive scaling of the Castella Collection combines with classic design elements including scrolls, serpentine shapes, rope twist molding, acanthus leaf details and fleur-de-lis accents to create old world charm. Infused with emotion, the collections exuberant scale and timeless motifs define its casually opulent style. Presented in an updated mid-tone brown finish with a beautiful patina, Castella offers Classic European design with an updated twist.
Chatelet
Come home to your little castle. Relax in a livable luxury with Chatelet, a whole home collection inspired by timeless farm style antiques found in ''little castles'' of Old World Europe.
CiaoBella
Inspired by the small farmhouses that dot the French and Italian countryside and have been in the hands of the same family for generations, Hooker Furniture introduces the rustic Ciao Bella Collection. The whole home collection is an eclectic mix of European farmhouse pieces that have the appearance of furniture that has been refinished multiple times as it has passed through the generations. Ciao Bella includes bedroom, dining room, occasional, home office and accent furniture, and features a finish called Timeworn Gray that accentuates the historical nature of European farmhouses ™ many of which include a variety of furniture styles that have been added by each generation of owners.
Curata
Create a curated chic modern look with an eclectic mix of sophisticated materials and finishes in the Curata Collection. Curata, meaning curated in Italian, mixes materials like black nickel, stainless brushed brass and marble with three distinct rustic modern finishes for a simple, yet urbane design. Inspired by timeless shapes and chic materials, Curata exudes a less is more feel by spotlighting the design of each piece and giving precise attention to detail.
Elixir
Elixir is a casual contemporary collection that, like its name implies, exudes a feeling of comfort, simplicity and well-being. While Elixir has crisp, clean lines, character and visual interest are also achieved through the use of texture. Textural interest comes from the use of lightly sand-blasted walnut veneer, light texture applied to the metal elements along with a hand-carved texture added to the surface of select pieces such as the oval mirror and the round dining table. The buffet offers a beautiful carved starburst pattern on the doors.
Grandover
Grandover is a high-drama European traditional collection updated for today with a modern outlook and functional details. A striking two-tone finish of exotic elegance combines hardwood solids with Golden Madrone Burl, Walnut, Cherry, Maple and Birch veneers, bordered by black handpainting and subtle, handrubbed gold accents for an aged and acquired look.
Hill Country
Inspired by the most beautiful examples of American countryside, Hooker Furniture's Hill Country Collection imparts an authentic American character. Hill Country is a collection of bedroom, dining, home office and accent furniture crafted of flat-cut rustic white oak veneer that is cracked before the finish is applied to appear seasoned over time.
L'Usine
Looking for the perfect piece of jewelry for your room" Look no further than Hooker's line of accents. Select from character-filled and functional accent tables, chests, credenzas and console tables. Place front and center of your hallway, living room or foyer and top with things you love. Now that's instant style.
La Grange
Taking the next step in creating a Hill Country family of collections, Hooker Furniture has introduced LaGrange. The anthology of bedroom, living room, dining room, occasional and home office furniture is inspired by the Hill Country region of Texas, including the town of LaGrange, one of the stops made by the Hooker Furniture design team in search of inspiration. The collection includes heavily distressed oak and hickory surfaces, extensive carving and scroll work, aged metals, sedimentary stone and primitive textiles. Each piece has a unique story to tell, while still retaining the authentic American character of the original collection. LaGrange is updated with a fresh new personality, brought to life by four distinctive finishes and modern conveniences for the lifestyles of today.
Leesburg
Leesburg harkens back to an antebellum time when elegant traditional mahogany furnishings with graceful lines set the stage for Southern hospitality and grand occasions.
Lorimer
Vibrant elements of style come together in Lorimer, a collection that blends contemporary and clean design with a warm, casual finish accentuated by soft, breakfront shaped silhouettes and metal on selected pieces. The result is a collection offering great versatility and function for a variety of tastes and lifestyles and for rooms throughout the home including the living room, bedroom, dining room, and home office. The beautiful waxed Hickory veneer finish adds character and a quality appearance to the group while design details like X motifs, breakfront shaping and molding trim give visual delight.
MS
Developed by one of America's premier manufacturers to offer quality furniture at affordable prices. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted using the most exquisite leathers in the world.
Melange
Come closer to Melange, and you will discover something unexpected, an eclectic blending of colors, textures and materials in a vibrant collection of one-of-a-kind artistic pieces.
Miramar - Aventura
Miramar truly takes a world view of design with each of its specific lifestyles, allowing Hooker Furniture to address a wide range of design styles. While each group stands on its own, pieces from Aventura, Point Reyes and Carmel can also seamlessly blend together to create a truly, one-of-a-kind, curated look. Every detail, down to the custom-designed hardware, has been developed perfectly to deliver a unique experience, inspired by global designs.
Miramar - Point Reyes
Miramar truly takes a world view of design with each of its specific lifestyles, allowing Hooker Furniture to address a wide range of design styles. While each group stands on its own, pieces from Aventura, Point Reyes and Carmel can also seamlessly blend together to create a truly, one-of-a-kind, curated look. Every detail, down to the custom-designed hardware, has been developed perfectly to deliver a unique experience, inspired by global designs.
Montebello
The Montebello collection of bedroom, dining room and occasional furniture is aimed at discerning consumers who demand fresh styling while appreciating the value and durability of solid wood construction. It is available in two color combinations: a two-tone look with a combination of white on solid poplar with brown solid alder tops or a single finish look with a brown finish on solid alder. Featuring casual traditional styling, the collection carries an aesthetic that is updated for today with slightly smaller scaling.
Palisade
If you embrace modern style but still revere traditional design, and if you seek a contemporary flair but appreciate classic beauty, then the Palisade collection offers you the best of both worlds.
Parkcrest
Metal bases in a rustic casual finish with aged copper tops with a circle design. A very transitional look that can go rustic or just casual.
Preston Ridge
Preston Ridge offers updated traditional styling with the sophistication of finely crafted Old World antiques in a distinctive collection of office, accents, and dining room furniture that is certain to create a truly romantic and breathtaking ambiance for today's home. Preston Ridge combines the rich beauty and practical function of the very best in traditional styling with the superb value you have come to expect from Hooker. Crafted in fine hardwood solids and cherry mahogany and white ash burl veneers Preston Ridge is enhanced with a dramatic black finish with physical distressing rub-through and contrasting panels to create a rich two-tone look with the timeworn patina of a treasured family heirloom that has been lovingly touched for many generations. You can be sure these beautiful yet functional selections will be a tribute to your good taste, where ever they are placed. With such distinguished design elements as wood-framed doors with contrasting wood panels and generously scaled base and crown moldings Preston Ridge will add style to any room in your home!
RC
Developed by one of America's premier manufacturers to offer quality furniture at affordable prices. Each piece is meticulously hand-crafted using the most exquisite leathers in the world.
Rhapsody
The groundbreaking Rhapsody Collection brings together classic design elements, grand scale, and a relaxed rustic finish to create an impassioned marriage of casual opulence. Exuberant scale and serpentine shapes infuse the pieces with emotion, while timeless motifs like scrolls, rope twist molding, the acanthus leaf and fleur de lis anchor Rhapsody in old world charm. Building on the grand scale and classic European design is the defining element of the collection: a walnut-colored finish inspired by the natural yet rustic nature of reclaimed woods in beautiful patinas.
SS
Hooker Furniture Upholstery is a designer-inspired collection of upscale leather seating that includes versatile reclining chairs, modern-day reclining sofas, eclectic club and artisan accent chairs, as well as a selection of executive desk chairs for the home. Designed and curated to appeal to a variety of style tastes, each piece from Hooker Furniture Upholstery is meticulously crafted in a unique selection of textures and hues.
Sanctuary
Pursue serenity at home. Create your own personal sanctuary, a special place where you can experience comfort within.
Sanctuary 2
Channeling jet setting socialites from the golden age of Hollywood as its muse, Hooker Furniture is set to launches a major expansion to its popular Sanctuary collection. The bedroom, dining room, occasional and home office pieces are grouped into three unique new personas, each of which embody the influences of the iconic starlets whom left impressions of glamour, charm and class on American pop culture. From bold and dramatic to soft and romantic to a statement-making eclectic lifestyle, the three personas ™ Collette, Anastasie and Diamant ™ effortlessly bring to life a well-traveled socialite who has curated a collection of home furnishings in her metropolitan home that tell the story of her travels across the globe. Anastasie offers a softer, romantic look with its creamy white finish that is accented with champagne and silver tipping. Several historical reproduction styled pieces in a two-tone finish are intermingled throughout, giving the group a bit of a traditional European cottage style. Additional design details include table tops with intricate quatrefoil veneer patterns crafted with oak and a mix of unique walnut inlay, carved chairs with acanthus leaf and scrollwork detailing and champagne tipped eglomise.
Solana
Luminous and fresh, Solana is a refined rustic, opulent yet casual collection that celebrates the look of natural wood bathed in sunshine.
Sorella
There are many comfortable ways to spend quality time with family and friends. We invite you to make our Sorella collection part of your home. When you add their ingredients of style, grace and comfort you are in for a true experience.
South Park
Designed to be both appealing and functional the South Park collection is crafted from hardwood solids and maple veneers.
StArmand
Give your home a shot of style with our living room furniture. Make this room the perfect spot for conversation, entertaining or just relaxing.
Storia
Storia is a warm modern group that fits perfectly into today's casual transitional interiors. Storia is crafted of sand-blasted Oak in a greige color with the wood grain revealed. The Oak is mixed eclectically with sophisticated materials like plated nickel and nailheads. The collection includes a desk, lateral file, low bookcase, bookcase, entertainment console, matching living room tables and a console.
Sundance
Calling on inspiration from the iconic Pacific Coast Highway and the picturesque Malibu landscape, Sundance presents a clearly California casual aesthetic. Featured in Cliffside, a rich, dynamic brown finish with light burnishing on the edges, the collection combines a variety of natural materials including rattan, jute rope, stone, gypsum, bamboo and driftwood motifs to present a sophisticated style that can instantly create a calming resort-inspired retreat in your very own home.
Surfrider
Melding the salty, yet cozy oasis of the California coastline with a modern surf culture, Surfrider is defined by the use of natural materials including rattan, jute rope, stone, gypsum, bamboo and driftwood motifs. Designed to create relaxing spaces to escape from the pressures of modern life, it is featured in a light, natural Driftwood finish. Luxurious materials, shapes and textures combine to create a relaxed, yet sophisticated style that epitomize the lifestyle of a casual, beach-town community.
True Vintage
A bold expression of the feminine heart and home, True Vintage is a transformational collection inspired by vintage artifacts and classical motifs.
Tynecastle
Named for the Tynecastle area of Northern England, the 50-piece Tynecastle collection is inspired by the manor homes and equestrian life of the English countryside. Tynecastle combines classic Georgian architechural details with more rustic timber-frame elements and leather accents, creating a ''manor home to tack room'' Hunt Country flavor.
Vera Cruz
Hooker Furniture has developed the Vera Cruz Collection, a whole-home lineup with traditional styling on a smaller scale. The collection includes offerings in bedroom, dining room, occasional, home office and home entertainment furniture ™ in addition to several distinctive accent pieces ™ and comes in a classic Rosecliff russet brown finish that highlights the natural elements of the oak, walnut and maple veneers, and poplar solids used in the collection. This smaller-scaled collection takes the best design elements of classic American traditional styling and incorporates them into a comfortable, casual look that is softened for today's modern consumer, with just a touch of formality.
Waverly Place
The Waverly Place Collection is crafted from hardwood solids, cherry veneers with natural imperfections.
Woodlands
Featuring designs inspired by America's great "Mansions of the Gilded Age, Woodlands retains the charm and authenticity of that era, but is scaled for today's homes, delivering the elegant informal look that has become the American ideal. The collection of bedroom, dining room, occasional, home office and accent furniture features elegant wood textures, bold moldings and carved details, using a blend of rustic oak, oak burl and cathedral primavera veneers with poplar solids. Combined with finishes that meld brown and grey tones, these elements help Woodlands redefine traditional styling.
Cottage
Hampton
The classic sophistication yet simplicity of Pure White never goes out of style. Our Hampton Collection offers a selection of dining and occasional products that are perfectly scaled to fit urban loft living, a comfy beach cottage or a cozy country bungalow. This collection is only limited by your imagination!
Home Accents
The Home Accents Collection offers the perfect piece to tie together your home. Whether it is a pair of stools or a sleek set of occasional tables. Purchased individually, or together, there's simply something that's just right for every shopper's home décor. This collection not only offers you a wide variety of products but a product made of natural long-lasting solid wood!
Lake House
You can't help but feel relaxed with Lake House, by Legacy Classic. This bedroom collection offers updated traditional designs with beautiful finishes that really do capture the tone of a lake house or cabin getaway. Beds come in multiple styles and sizes so you can easily furnish any size bedroom. Custom designed boat cleat and navigational themed knobs in a brushed nickel finish adds to the personality of this group. Pieces are offered in a Pebble White distressed finish, with accent items offered in a Denim Blue. Multiple sleep, study and storage options can be found throughout this collection; along with modern day functions. Create a perfect retreat and feel right at home, with Lake House. Crafted with Hardwoods and Rustic Birch veneers.
Chippendale
Chippendale means workmanship from a master carver... the strength of character in the design. The Chippendale collection adds unique beauty in a traditional look with a timeless style.
Classic Forge
With its classic iron styling and warm maple tops, Classic Forge tables offer an inviting addition to your decor.
Harlo
Harlo has an air of sophistication married to a simple design to create that classic style. Whether your look is metro or retro, the clean lines of Harlo will enhance your surroundings.
Livingston
The Livingston collection is designed for today's lifestyle. It combines form and function into a sophisticated collection, utilizing small details to make the unique difference.
Mill Creek
The simple lines of the Mill Creek Collection evoke a Shaker style with a much more contemporary feel.
Monterey
The Monterey Collection features classic lines that complement almost any décor.
Passages
The simple sprirt and elegant timeliness of a transitional style designed with flair for today's casual living. The Passages collection combines high design value with practicality, making every decor fresh and exciting.
Queen Anne
The Leisters Queen Anne Collection... for every occasion requiring elegance.
Ridgemont
The Ridgemont collection offers simple, yet elegant style that works well in a variety of modern interiors.
Saxony
The Saxony collection boasts clean, classic lines updated to become the sophisticated look of today. It's timeless style will enhance the beauty of any décor.
Shaker
The authenticity and pure simplicity of the original Shaker designs come alive in Leisters' Shaker Collection. It's a look that will endure forever.
Wyndham
This finely crafted collection boasts exposed dovetail corners and clean lines to add a contemporary flair to any living area.
StellarComfort
Experience a unique patented positioning technology that will move your body smoothly and quietly into infinite positions with the help of our exclusive AutoDrive™ hand control. From a personalized TV watching position to the comfort of zero gravity, our StellarComfort Collection is more than a lift chair.
Tranquility
The cares of the day will melt away when you relax in a Tranquility chair. The plush comfort cushioning and unique massage accessories will envelop your body and calm the mind.