The Upholstered Furniture market in the United States report provides data and trends in upholstered furniture production and consumption, upholstery imports and exports, and an analysis of both the competitive system and the supply structure. The time frame considered is 2007-2016. Upholstered furniture consumption forecastfor the closing of the 2017 and 2018are provided.

U.S. upholstery productionis broken down by covering material: fabric, leather, other (faux leather, microfiber, vinyl). Data are provided both in value and in volume.

The marketfor upholstered furniture is analysed by considering the major demand determinants(labour market, consumer confidence, household income, furniture expenditure, housing completed and price trends of new home sales).

U.S. upholstery consumption is broken down into:

• Covering material: leather, fabric, other materials
• Type of product: stationary and motion upholstery
• Price range: low, middle, upper middle and high

The U.S. competitive systemfor upholstered furniture is analysed considering data and trends for employment, and the location of manufacturing plants at a country level. Leading U.S. manufacturers are ranked according to upholstery turnover, production capacity, number of employees and product specialisation.

The top manufacturers operating on the U.S. market (both US-based and international) are identified by upholstery sales and market shares of total upholstery consumption. The leading 30 company profiles are included with product portfolios, total and upholstery sales, brands, number and location of manufacturing plants, number of employees and export shares.

A focus on entry and distribution strategies on the U.S. upholstery market for non-US based manufacturers is provided by identifying companies for upholstery sales to the U.S.A.

The analysis of distribution channels covers: traditional furniture stores, manufacturer-branded furniture stores, online sales, lifestyle furniture stores, warehouse clubs, discount department stores and department stores. A breakdown of furniture sales by distribution channel is included for 2016.

A focus on e-commerce sales includes the value of online sales of upholstered furniture, the digital strategies of leading manufacturers and a selection of furniture retailers selling online.

More than 140 retailers’ profiles are provided with product mix, geographical area covered, furniture and furnishings turnover, number of stores and key vendors offered.

Selected companies

American Furniture Mfg, Ashley Furniture, B&B Italia, Bassett Furniture Inds. , Best Home Furnishings, Bo Concept, Century Furniture Industries, Cosie Leather, DeLandis, Ekornes, Ethan Allen , Flexform, Flexsteel, Franklin Corporation, Heritage Home Group LLC , Hooker Furniture, HTL International, Jackson Furniture Company Mfg, Kasen International Holdings Limited, Klaussner, Kuka, L. & J.G. Stickley, La-Z-Boy , Man Wah Holdings Ltd, Molteni, Moroso, Morris Holdings Limited, Natuzzi, Southern Motion, Willi Shillig, Zoy Furniture.