Hickory White: Luxury Casegoods and Upholstery From North Carolina
Hickory White builds luxury casegoods and upholstery in North Carolina, and Sutter & Vale carries the full range. The house is known for finish work and proportion: refined, architectural in its detailing, and controlled through production so the second piece matches the first. For interiors that want restraint alongside real presence, it is a reliable answer.
What Is Hickory White, and Why Do Designers Reach for It?
Hickory White's signature is polish without ornament. The finish work is the argument, not the decoration. Detailing is architectural and controlled: nothing is added to impress, and everything present serves the form. That discipline extends across the Cabinet Shop, the custom upholstery program, and the custom bed program, making it straightforward to specify a cohesive room rather than assemble one piece at a time. Browse the complete Hickory White collection to see the range currently available at Sutter & Vale.
What Makes the Finish Program Worth Attention?
Consistency across an order is the practical advantage. When you specify several case pieces for the same room, or repeat a chair frame across a sitting area, each piece needs to arrive matching in tone and sheen. Hickory White controls the finish run through production so that outcome is reliable. Finish choices include options such as Modern Walnut, Cotswold, Cherry, and Black Nickel metal details, and those options carry across upholstered frames and casegoods in the same program.
Which Chair Frames Does Hickory White Offer, and How Do They Size Up?
The range runs from compact accent chairs to wide lounge frames, and the dimensions are specific enough to plan from directly.
| Frame | Width | Depth | Height | Seat Height | Arm Height |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beeson Arm Chair | 25" | 26" | 40" | 19" | 25" |
| Upholstered Arm Chair | 31" | 36" | 36" | 18" | 26" |
| Exposed Wood Chair (880) | 33" | 39" | 37" | 20" | 24" |
| Club Arm Chair | 34" | 40" | 37" | 20" | 23" |
| L/A Chair | 35" | 37" | 37" | 19" | 33" |
The Beeson at 25 inches wide fits a narrow bedroom corner or a reading alcove without crowding the floor plan. The Club Arm Chair at 34 inches wide and 40 inches deep is a genuine lounge seat. The L/A Chair carries an arm height of 33 inches, which suits a desk or writing position rather than a full recline beside a low coffee table.
A few sizing rules worth keeping in your plans:
- Allow at least 36 inches between a chair and any opposing piece for comfortable passage.
- A seat height of 18 to 19 inches works for most standard sofa and table pairings; 20 inches suits taller frames or higher dining applications.
- Arm heights above 30 inches generally work better at a writing surface than beside a standard coffee table.
How Does the Made-to-Order Process Work?
Every upholstered frame in the catalogue is made to order. Fabric, finish, and trim are selected before production begins, so the piece that ships is the piece you specified. Standard welt trim is the default on several frames. Cushion builds, throw pillow sizes, and kidney pillow dimensions are called out at the frame level, so you know the full configuration before ordering rather than after delivery.
The Cabinet Shop and custom bed program follow the same structure. Wood finish, hardware, and configuration choices are made upfront, and production holds to those specifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Hickory White pieces available in custom fabrics and finishes?
Yes. Every upholstered frame in the Sutter & Vale catalogue is made to order, which means fabric and finish are chosen before production begins. The casegoods program offers wood finishes and hardware options through the Cabinet Shop.
How long does a made-to-order Hickory White piece typically take?
Lead times on made-to-order furniture vary with current production schedules. Your Sutter & Vale representative can give you a current estimate at the time of order placement.
Can I pair Hickory White upholstery with Hickory White casegoods in the same room?
Yes, and the house is set up for it. Finish options carry across upholstered frames and case pieces, so a wood finish on a chair leg can be matched or coordinated with a cabinet or dresser from the same order.
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