In 1962, two men, Ernest Prechtel and Clem Lange, turned their chair expertise into a yet unknown empire. In a small rented building, the two covered all aspects of the business. Fifty years later, Best Chairs has surpassed all expectations becoming Best Home Furnishings, a name adopted to further describe the entire product line. Family owned and operated, Best is growing to become one of the largest furniture manufacturers in the world, employing over 1,000 employees in facilities that cover more than 1,100,000 square feet in five locations.
The company's success story began with a very simple theme: make the best quality product at the most affordable price. While the Best Home Furnishings of today no longer resembles the Best Chairs of yesterday, one thing has remained constant: a commitment to quality and the total satisfaction of the customers. In April of 1988, Clem Lange bought out fellow co-founder Ernest Prechtel and the Lange family became sole owners of the company.
In the Spring of 2004, Best Chairs announced it will be identified and branded as Best Home Furnishings. The announcement came on the heels of two new product categories, stationary sofas and tables. Best Home Furnishings not only completely describes the existing product lines, but allows for endless opportunities of product diversification in the future. Best's product selection has grown to hundreds of different styles all available in over a thousand diverse cover selections made to order in days, not weeks.
Today, Clem Lange has taken on a more passive role as Chairman of the Board. He has passed along his knowledge of chairs and business to his four children, who now lead daily operations. Glenn, Clem's oldest son, is CEO, Brian is President and Joey is Vice President of manufacturing . Sheila Wendholt, Clem's only daughter, is Vice President of Public Relations. With the second generation at the helm, customers can expect the same quality furniture that has made Best Home Furnishings the best.
After 50 years, Best Home Furnishings is still committed to the simple concept which has made it so successful, making the best quality product at the best possible price.
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