Armen Living Acquires Uwharrie Chair Company
On December 22, 2025, In Industry News by Greg Thompson
HIGH POINT, N.C. - California-based contemporary home furnishings brand Armen Living has purchased North Carolina outdoor manufacturer Uwharrie Chair Company. (pronounced you-WAH-ree) which is named after the Uwharrie National Forest and River near High Point, N.C.
“We are excited to share the news of our purchase of the Uwharrie Chair Company, and to grow the Armen Living family by joining forces with their team,” said Kevin Kevonian, owner, president, and CEO. “This change in ownership will unlock limitless possibilities in design and add significant fuel to the future growth of their company. Providing new resources to their business, and expanding their customer base, which will preserve the company’s legacy of manufacturing beautifully made outdoor furniture that resonates with trade buyers and designers all across the country.”
Kevin shared his initial talks with the Uwharrie Chair Company started during High Point Market, where both owners found camaraderie and a sharing of core values and ethics around their family-owned businesses, and their goal to manufacture the highest quality products.
Armen Living’s first showing of the Uwharrie Chair Company, will begin at Atlanta Winter Market, starting on Monday, January 12, 2026 through Monday, January 19, 2026 in their AmericasMart showroom B1-FL 6- A-2, followed by a showing at Las Vegas Market, January 25-29, 2026 at Armen Living’s World Market Center showroom in Bldg B, FL 7, Space B762. National Sales Manager, Reb
Nicholson commented: “We are excited to begin showcasing Uwharrie’s beautiful benchmade outdoor furniture at our upcoming Winter Markets. Where we invite our existing retail customers, designers and trade buyers to explore their collections alongside Armen Living’s award-winning outdoor furniture.”
To celebrate this news, Armen Living will host trade buyers during a Cozy Winter Social on Tuesday, January 13, and Wednesday, January 14, 2026. Morning hospitality from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm includes snacks, gourmet popcorn, custom coffee, hot cocoa and an array of fun & cozy winter toppings. Cozy Winter Social afternoon hospitality from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm includes Happy Hour Drinks, Beer, Wine, and Cocktails. Each event will offer buyers a free showroom tour to experience Armen Living’s new arrivals, and the chance to discover the beauty of the Uwharrie Chair Company’s best-selling designs.
Uwharrie Chair Collections are made to order, completely customizable, and made in America. Their outdoor furniture combines classic American styling with comfort and character and is filled with colorful options, from Adirondack-style outdoor chairs and their accompanying pieces, which are available in a variety of styles, including traditional, transitional, and contemporary designs. Collections are built to last, generously scaled, sturdy and robust, by artisans in North Carolina, for outdoor enthusiasts from all walks of life.
The purchase and ownership transaction of Uwharrie Chair Company, a family owned and operated business closed on December 19, 2025. In managing the operation of the new business Armen Living will add to its existing customer service center at its corporate headquarters in Valencia, CA, with a team of dedicated account holders who will service and manage Uwharrie’s existing clientele and set up new trade accounts for new customers. Erica Lloyd, the previous owner will stay on to oversee a seamless transition.
Armen’s sales and marketing team invite market buyers to join them at Atlanta Market, January 13-19, 2026 at AmericasMart, Bldg 1, Fl 6, Showroom A-2, to explore 100’s of new outdoor products for Winter 2026 and to discover the beauty of Uwharrie Chair Company.
Discover Armen Living’s full category of new arrivals including bar, dining, living, and occasional design alongside new outdoor at Winter Las Vegas Market, January 25-29, 2026 and the Summer Las Vegas Market, July 26-30, 2026 at World Market Center, (475 Grand Central Pkwy, Bldg B, 7th Floor, Showroom B762, Las Vegas, NV 89106. And at the High Point Market, on April 25-28, 2026, and on October 17-21, 2026 in IHFC Bldg, 201 E. Commerce Ave, Hamilton Wing, Showroom H721, High Point, NC, 27260.
