About Us
Get to know our history, values and commitment to our community.
The Paul Robert Story
Paul Robert Inc was established in 1983 by my dad Paul Robert Dickinson. After 30 years in the furniture business, he pursued his dream of starting his own manufacturing company.
Drawing on his experience, he created the principles our family-owned company was founded on and continues to follow to this day. Our mission is to be a leader in design and quality while bringing style and comfort to your home. We value our employees, the earth we share and the legacy we create.
Dan Dickinson / President
Made in the USA
Paul Robert proudly crafts all our furniture by hand in Taylorsville, NC. Each piece is created with care, one at a time, by local artisans. We use the finest materials and production procedures available, with quality integrated into each step of the process.
When you buy American-made, you impact the lives of those involved in all aspects of production, from our team members to our suppliers.
Living the Green Life
Paul Robert is dedicated to green manufacturing to lessen the impact on the earth we share. We start with sustainable materials, such as engineered wood and soy-based polyurethane foam. We eliminate waste by recycling paper, cardboard and plastic and by upcycling wood pallets and leather scraps into new products. We even use heated air from our fabric-cutting process to help warm part of the factory.
Giving Back to the Community
Over the years, Paul Robert has donated furniture to flood victims, sent pillows to Marines serving in Afghanistan, bought toys and clothes for underprivileged children, granted Christmas wishes to orphaned children and sponsored youth sports teams. Investing in our local community and helping others is who we are.
A Rich History
Follow our 40+-year journey of growth and commitment to quality.
1983
Back to School
While searching for the perfect spot to launch his new business, Paul Dickinson landed in Taylorsville, North Carolina, in the heart of the furniture industry. More specifically, in the old Happy Plains School, which closed in the late 1960s and served as county offices until 1983. Paul brought his vision to life within these walls, rehabilitating the school into the home of Paul Robert.
1985
Humble Beginnings
Production began in the gymnasium of the school for the first year, while the new county offices were completed. As orders increased, they used the entire schoolhouse and started planning an addition.
1989
The First Chairs
Paul Robert began selling promotional chairs under their official corporate name, Paul Robert Chair Inc. Wing chairs and swivel rockers were so popular in the 1980s that department stores promoted multiple versions in a color wheel of velvets and textures. Customers were so pleased with the design and quality that they asked Paul Robert to provide sofas as well.
1992
Expansion #1
As Paul Robert outgrew their space, they added a second building on the property, allowing for expanded production and additional staff.
2005
Expansion #2
To keep up with demand, Paul Robert purchased another building 10 miles away to accommodate frame storage and assembly, first stage of production and space for future machinery to be added.
2020
A New Era
Dan Dickinson took the helm as president with an increased focus on team members, production efficiency and environmental impact. He invested in computer-aided design and automated upholstery cutting machines in order to increase accuracy, improve material yield and reduce menial tasks and fatigue for artisans.
2024
Today and Tomorrow
Paul Robert is committed to innovation and balancing old-world craftsmanship with high-tech process automation to create the highest-quality product possible. An automated leather cutting system was added, as well as 3D imaging and fabric draping which allows for visualization earlier in the process, saving time and material cost. In addition, Paul Robert now does complete frame production and wood finishing in house.
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