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In a time when many furniture manufacturers are shipping work overseas, Ferguson Copeland continues to make its product in the United Sates. And if that isn’t unique enough, the company uses handmade finishes—a rarity among today’s mass manufacturers.

Two names stand behind the custom finishes combined with contemporary aesthetics: Larry Laslo and Dave Hinckley. The two designers have helped to the brand’s reputation for sculptural beauty and timeless quality. Laslo’s influence on the company is reflected in the inspiration he draws from his natural surroundings, redefining what he calls "livable contemporary."

Hinckley shares a similar aesthetic. "I enjoy taking contemporary shapes back to their original form and placing a spectacular finish on it," Hinckley said.

This look is poised to meet this year’s trends, including a more hybrid style of contemporary and traditional accent pieces, according to Steve Baumann, a marketing representative for the company.

"Look for copper, platinum and silver tones to influence the color palette and finishes," he said.

Founders Darrel Ferguson and Fred Copeland were successful executives who both worked for established furniture companies in the early 1990s. When both were simultaneously absorbed into a large conglomerate, the two escaped the ordinary and decided to leave their corporate identities behind. They founded Ferguson Copeland, Ltd. to design sophisticated and elegant furniture for magnificently livable homes.

Based in North Carolina, Ferguson and Copeland has executive experience behind the playful passion of creative design. The two meld nicely in both functionality and beauty—the balance of vision in discerning times.