This behind-the-scenes tour showcases how artisans at Marge Carson furniture assemble their upholstered furniture. From the selection of premium materials to the final product, this video shows the process of crafting Marge Carson furniture. 

Founded 75 years ago by interior designer Marjorie Carson and known for its plush, generously scaled, and trendsetting upholstery with exclusive fabrics and trims, previous owner Jim LaBarge. However, the company exited the category it imported from Indonesia and the Philippines in 2021 to centralize production in North America.

In October 2022, then-CEO Jim CaBarge said that the high-end residential furniture manufacturer would cease operations at the end of the month. 

In a note to employees and customers, LaBarge cited health issues for winding down the 75-year-old business. According to news sources, LaBarge said attempts to sell the business had fallen through, due in part to economic uncertainties.

However, less than two weeks after that announcement, Chicagoland luxury interior design firm and retailer Linly Designs announced it had purchased California-based Marge Carson for an undisclosed amount. By February 2023, the company had resumed manufacturing.