Kravet Makes First Investment in Upholstered Furniture Business
February 2, 2023
Woodbury, NY – Kravet Inc., 105 years old, has made an investment in Tomlinson Companies, which is the holding company for the Tomlinson, Directional and Erwin Lambeth upholstered furniture collections.
“Tomlinson has long been an important supplier to Kravet, and this transaction ensures continuity of supply chain and design for the Kravet clientele as well as continuity for the Tomlinson Companies overall,” a Kravet spokesman says.
Tomlinson Companies is a 122-year-old furniture company that over the last 36 years acquired Erwin Lambeth, Directional and Carter Furniture. Its focus is manufacturing high end upholstered furniture for better End Retailers and The Interior Design Trade.
"We are so pleased to be partnering with the Tomlinson Companies and Rod Lambeth as we continue to produce high quality, custom designed upholstery for the interior design trade," Cary Kravet, CEO and President of Kravet Inc. comments
"It is exciting to be partnering with such a pedigreed company as Kravet,” says Rod Lambeth, President of Tomlinson.“The journey forward will be much more secure and the legacy of these 100+ year old companies and our employees will be solidified."
Kravet Inc. was established in 1918, is a fifth-generation family business. Kravet has grown to offer fabrics, furniture, wallcoverings, trimmings, carpets and accessories. The company has grown from a small fabric house to a global giant representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP & J Baker and Donghia, and distributes a series of other high end market brands.
“Tomlinson has long been an important supplier to Kravet, and this transaction ensures continuity of supply chain and design for the Kravet clientele as well as continuity for the Tomlinson Companies overall,” a Kravet spokesman says.
Tomlinson Companies is a 122-year-old furniture company that over the last 36 years acquired Erwin Lambeth, Directional and Carter Furniture. Its focus is manufacturing high end upholstered furniture for better End Retailers and The Interior Design Trade.
"We are so pleased to be partnering with the Tomlinson Companies and Rod Lambeth as we continue to produce high quality, custom designed upholstery for the interior design trade," Cary Kravet, CEO and President of Kravet Inc. comments
"It is exciting to be partnering with such a pedigreed company as Kravet,” says Rod Lambeth, President of Tomlinson.“The journey forward will be much more secure and the legacy of these 100+ year old companies and our employees will be solidified."
Kravet Inc. was established in 1918, is a fifth-generation family business. Kravet has grown to offer fabrics, furniture, wallcoverings, trimmings, carpets and accessories. The company has grown from a small fabric house to a global giant representing brands and designers from all over the world. Kravet Inc. owns Kravet, Lee Jofa, Brunschwig & Fils, GP & J Baker and Donghia, and distributes a series of other high end market brands.