Marge Carson

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Marge Carson
Company type Private
IndustryFurniture Manufacturing
Founded1947;78 years ago (1947)
FounderMarjorie Reese Carson
Headquarters
Clarendon Hills, Illinois
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Janet Linly (CEO)
Website margecarson.com

Marge Carson is an American furniture manufacturing company founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson in California. The company has gained prominence after 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. [1] 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 sold the Marge Carson brand to Janet Linly. [8]

Janet Linly, founder and CEO of Linly Designs, an interior design firm based in Chicago, acquired the Marge Carson brand in 2022. [9] [10] This acquisition included the company's manufacturing facility in Mexico, allowing Linly to continue the brand's tradition of artisan craftsmanship. Under her management, Marge Carson has been restructured as an exclusive luxury brand, [11] with distribution limited to select showrooms and designers worldwide. Linly's leadership has aimed to preserve the company's legacy while adapting it to contemporary market preferences and expectations. [12]

In October 2025, Marge Carson CEO Janet Linly announced the opening of a new factory in Mexico, representing a major expansion of the company’s manufacturing operations there. The new facility builds on more than three decades of Marge Carson’s presence in Mexico and is intended to strengthen collaboration between its U.S. and international production teams. [13]

In November 2025, Marge Carson announced The Oceanic Collection, a landmark collaboration between the brand’s CEO Janet Linly and acclaimed designer iMAN Maghsoudi . Blending nearly eight decades of American furniture heritage with cutting-edge design innovation, the collection draws inspiration from the movement and emotion of the sea, transforming its rhythm and depth into sculptural, handcrafted forms. Under Linly’s leadership, Marge Carson continues to honor its legacy while embracing a forward-looking creative vision, with each Oceanic piece—such as the Oceanic Piano, Aurelia Chair, and Marine Mystique Bed—crafted in limited production by the company’s master artisans. The partnership with Maghsoudi, recognized globally for his award-winning luxury and automotive designs, marks a new era for the brand, merging heritage craftsmanship with futuristic artistry. The Oceanic Collection will debut globally in 2026 through private previews in Los Angeles, New York, London, and Dubai. [14] [15] [16]

References

  1. 1 2 "Marge Carson to unveil made-in-Mexico bedroom, upholstery items". www.furnituretoday.com/. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  2. ↑ O'Mara, Sheila Long (2023-09-13). "Marge Carson marks 20th anniversary of luxury top-of-bed with Noche collection". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  3. ↑ Hodnett, Cindy W. (2023-10-09). "See which furniture company is making an appearance in Rolls-Royce's new book". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  4. ↑ Berg, Erin (2017-10-16). "Marge Carson makes 70 look stylish". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  5. ↑ "Marge Carson Celebrates 20th Anniversary under LaBarge Ownership - Furniture World Magazine". Furniture World. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  6. ↑ "COMPANY NEWS; Masco Adding". The New York Times. 1987-07-29.
  7. ↑ anonymous (2002-02-11). "Marge Carson showroom, adjoining building to become Hamilton Place". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  8. ↑ "Marge Carson to cease operations". Business of Home. 2022-10-06. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  9. ↑ "MARGE CARSON'S 75-YEAR LEGACY FURNITURE BRAND REINVIGORATED UNDER NEW LEADERSHIP WITH CONTINUED COMMITMENT TO ICONIC LUXURY DESIGN AND EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE".
  10. ↑ Layton, Jean Marie (2022-10-17). "Luxury furniture brand Marge Carson acquired". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2025-04-15.
  11. ↑ Release, Press (2023-10-23). "Marge Carson Named Best U.S. Luxury Furniture Manufacturer by Luxury Lifestyle Awards". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2025-06-18.
  12. ↑ Dalheim, Bobby (2022-02-23). "Marge Carson to unveil made-in-Mexico bedroom, upholstery items". Furniture Today. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
  13. ↑ "Marge Carson opens new factory in Mexico, says model will strengthen U.S., international collaboration".
  14. ↑ "Marge Carson partners with award-winning designer on ocean-inspired furniture collection".
  15. ↑ "Marge Carson & iMAN Maghsoudi Collaborate for The Oceanic Collection".
  16. ↑ "Marge Carson partners with award-winning designer on ocean-inspired furniture collection".
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