Furniture Manufacturer
Ethan Allen
Vertically integrated design house making most of its own custom upholstery and casegoods in North America.
Independent homeowner reference. Total Home Fusion is not affiliated with Ethan Allen. Always follow the tag and the manufacturer's own instructions.
Overview
Ethan Allen sells through its own design centers, so the original order record is usually retrievable years later. That matters: it makes fabric identification, re-covers, and finish touch-ups far easier than on most brands.
Background
Founded in 1932; operates its own manufacturing and design-center retail network.
Company Information
- Founded
- 1932
- Headquarters
- Danbury, Connecticut
- Category focus
- Custom upholstery, casegoods
Product Categories
- Custom upholstery
- Dining
- Bedroom
- Home office
- Occasional
Construction Methods
- Kiln-dried hardwood frames
- Multi-step finishes on wood
- Wide custom cover and leather program
Materials Commonly Used
- Natural Fabric
- Performance Fabric
- Top Grain Leather
- Solid Wood
- Wood Veneer
Cleaning Recommendations
- Ask your design center for the fabric's cleaning code before treating a stain
- Dry-dust wood weekly; deep-clean finishes rarely
Care Recommendations
- Rotate cushions monthly and vacuum the deck
- Re-oil only finishes that were oiled originally
Protection Tips
- Use table pads under anything hot on a finished dining top
Florida Considerations
- Keep casegoods off exterior walls in coastal homes where wall surfaces stay cooler and damper
Common Problems
- Heat marks on dining tops
- Cover pilling on textured weaves
Common Mistakes
- Refinishing a catalyzed finish with an oil intended for raw wood
Warranty Information
- Coverage differs by component; the design center handles claims and service scheduling
Registration Information
- Purchases are tied to your design-center account — confirm the record exists before you need it