The Suzanne Kasler Collection for Hickory Chair: Soft Colour, Clean Lines
The Suzanne Kasler Collection for Hickory Chair pairs soft, restrained color with architectural line. Available through Sutter & Vale, it draws on over a century of bench-made upholstery and casegoods from the Hickory Chair workroom in Hickory, North Carolina, where every piece moves from frame to finished upholstery under one roof.
What does the Suzanne Kasler Collection look like in a room?
The collection reads as disciplined calm. Kasler works within Hickory Chair's vocabulary of clean silhouettes and precise tailoring, then softens the result with muted tones and considered proportion. Fabric choice does much of the work: the same form in a warm linen reads differently than in a chalky velvet, and Hickory Chair's Made For You program gives you genuine control over that decision. Where other collections chase a moment, Kasler's forms stay grounded in geometry and scale.
How does Hickory Chair's construction affect how the pieces hold up?
Every piece is made start to finish in one building in North Carolina. The frame is milled, hand-stained, upholstered, and shipped without leaving the factory. That kind of vertical integration is rare in American furniture today. It shortens the chain of hands that touch a piece and keeps quality consistent from the bare wood outward. Nailhead trim, where specified, is set one nail at a time. Upholstery is worked over the form by hand. The result is a piece that holds its shape and its surface over years of use.
Which silhouettes from the broader Hickory Chair line work alongside Kasler pieces?
Kasler's forms pair well with other Hickory Chair silhouettes that share her preference for clean arms and low profiles. A few worth considering:
| Piece | Width | Depth | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Avenue LAF Sofa | 81.5 in | 38 in | 35.5 in |
| 5th Avenue Ottoman | 31 in | 24.75 in | 18 in |
| 9th Street Chair | 32 in | 39 in | 35 in |
The 5th Avenue series uses a 7-inch key arm and a low block leg, a silhouette that sits close to many of Kasler's own upholstered forms. The 9th Street Chair traces back to a vintage Hickory Chair sofa from the 1960s, redrawn with a crisp, architectural profile. Either works as a companion seat in a room anchored by a Kasler sofa or sectional.
How do you use Hickory Chair's customization programs when ordering Kasler pieces?
Hickory Chair offers two distinct tracks. Made For You lets you select the finish, fabric, and configuration within a defined set of options. Made to Measure goes further, adjusting scale to fit a specific room or plan. Both programs are relevant when you are working with a designer or specifying for a project where standard dimensions do not quite fit. Because the entire production process happens under one roof, changes to scale or material do not multiply lead time the way they do with houses that outsource stages of construction.
A few things to clarify before you order:
- Confirm whether you are working within Made For You or Made to Measure, as the option sets differ
- Specify fabric grade early, since it affects lead time and COM (customer's own material) requirements
- If ordering sectional components, map the configuration on a floor plan before finalizing left-hand versus right-hand orientation
- For leather orders on the 5th Avenue series, review the hide note on the product page before finalizing
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Suzanne Kasler Collection only upholstery, or does it include casegoods?
Hickory Chair produces upholstery and casegoods as core categories, and designer collections within the house have historically spanned both. For the specific pieces available through Sutter & Vale, the collection pages will show you what is currently in the catalogue.
Can I order Kasler pieces in my own fabric?
Hickory Chair's COM program allows you to supply your own material on many upholstered pieces, subject to fabric specifications and yardage requirements. Your Sutter & Vale contact can confirm which pieces in the Kasler line accept COM and what the technical requirements are before you commit to a fabric selection.
How long does a Hickory Chair order typically take?
Hickory Chair's own production materials describe lead times as short as three to four weeks, a figure made possible by building every stage, frame, finish, upholstery, and shipping, in one facility. Actual lead time depends on fabric availability and current production scheduling; confirm the current window at the time you place your order.
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