Sherrill Furniture Upholstered Armchair
Seating - Upholstered Armchair · Contemporary (21st Century) · Sherrill Furniture Co. (Hickory, N.C.), sold through Stacy's Furniture & Design.
Type
Seating - Upholstered Armchair
Style Period
Contemporary (21st Century)
Material
Hardwood frame, high-density foam padding, textured woven fabric upholstery, and metal nailhead trim.
Age Estimate
Manufactured circa 2019, verified by original order document dated August 2019.
Dimensions
Estimated standard armchair dimensions: Height 36 inches, Width 34 inches, Depth 38 inches, aligning with typical comfortable living room seating.
Origin
Made in the United States (North Carolina), with clear documentation from original retail order dated 2019.
Designer/Maker
Sherrill Furniture Co. (Hickory, N.C.), sold through Stacy's Furniture & Design.
Value Estimate
Minor collector value as furniture ephemera ($10-$25), though the document accompanies a high-end custom armchair with an original retail value exceeding $1,500.
Description
An authentic factory production tag and fabric swatch for a custom-ordered Sherrill Furniture armchair. The documentation details a model M chair featuring an upgrade grey textured fabric, tight tailoring specifications, special nailhead trim, and super-grade cushioning.
Key Features
Original factory production documentation, Sherrill Furniture branding from Hickory N.C., custom order specifications including fabric swatch, model number 1557-1, and specific tailoring upgrades.
Color & Finish
Grey and silver textured woven fabric upholstery with complementary finish on exposed or concealed wooden elements.
Construction Method
Factory-built mass-customized furniture using precision industrial woodworking, kiln-dried hardwood framing, and engineered joinery.
Joinery & Craftsmanship
Corner-blocked, glued, and stapled hardwood frame construction with reinforced stress points, representing standard high-end American factory craftsmanship.
Wood Grain & Species
Hidden kiln-dried domestic hardwoods (such as maple or mixed hardwoods) inside the structural frame.
Surface Treatment
Commercial upholstery finishing with precision-cut fabric panels and professionally applied decorative nailheads.
Upholstery Details
Heavy textured tweed-like woven fabric in upgrade grey, high-resilience foam cushioning (super UD seat designation), and custom nailhead trim.
Hardware & Fittings
Decorative nailhead trim (specified as #1-P nails in place of standard), internal steel spring systems and connecting hardware.
Origin & Provenance
Made in the United States (North Carolina), with clear documentation from original retail order dated 2019.
Condition Notes
Paper document shows expected handling creases, edge wear, and staining typical of workshop or delivery paperwork, but text and barcodes remain completely legible. Grade: Very Good for ephemera.
Interesting Facts
Sherrill Furniture has been operating in Hickory, North Carolina, a historic hub for American furniture manufacturing, since the mid-20th century, known for bench-made and custom-tailored upholstered pieces.
Cultural Significance
Represents the traditional American custom furniture order process, highlighting regional manufacturing hubs like Hickory, North Carolina, and the bespoke retail experience.
Similar Pieces
Other high-end American custom upholstery manufacturer production tickets, such as Vanguard, Hickory White, or Century Furniture build sheets.
Care & Maintenance
Keep paper documentation in a dry, temperature-controlled environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading and deterioration of the ink and fabric swatch.
Value Estimate
Minor collector value as furniture ephemera ($10-$25), though the document accompanies a high-end custom armchair with an original retail value exceeding $1,500.
Sustainability Notes
Sherrill Furniture utilizes sustainable forestry practices, local sourcing of Appalachian hardwoods, and durable construction designed to reduce landfill waste through longevity.