HIGH POINT, N.C. — The employees of Hickory Chair and the Board of Directors of Rock House Farm Family of Brands announced the appointment of Federico Contigiani as the president of Hickory Chair.

During his five-year tenure with Rock House Farm, Contigiani has served with various brands and in distinguished roles.  Leading brands Maitland-Smith and Cabot Wrenn, along with managing the company’s Contract and International Sales Divisions, Contigiani has proven himself as a man of vision, integrity, taste, and determination, according to Alex Shuford, CEO of Rock House Farm.

“It is my pleasure to bring Federico to Hickory Chair,” said Shuford. “Federico joined our company in August 2018 and immediately began making an impact. As he has accepted new responsibilities, he has skillfully led each brand successfully to an industry leadership position. The board and I are confident that Federico will embrace the historic American Hickory Chair brand by building upon its strong foundation, inspiring the talented artisans and craftspeople at the factory and lead it into future with luxurious new products that will entice and delight interior designers and their clients.”

“Hickory Chair is one of, if not the leading design brand in the industry,” said Contigiani.  “Hickory Chair has always been known for its quality and their designs are impeccable.”

According to Contigiani, during the past year and a half, dramatic improvements have been made to reduce backlogs so that they can provide lead times that are competitive for highly configurable and custom products. 
He said that he is looking forward to revealing its new High Point Showroom at 200 N. Hamilton in October.  “I am confident that everyone that joins us this market will feel and see the incredible effort and vision that has now become a reality,” he said.  “It is an honor to lead the company as it begins this next era in its storied 112-year journey.”