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Marge Carson is an American
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manufacturing company founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson in California. The company has gained prominence after
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History

Marge Carson brand was founded in 1947 by Marjorie Reese Carson. A designer focused on producing furniture that combined European and American design elements. The company began in
California California () is a U.S. state, state in the Western United States that lies on the West Coast of the United States, Pacific Coast. It borders Oregon to the north, Nevada and Arizona to the east, and shares Mexico–United States border, an ...
and developed a reputation for its craftsmanship and custom-made furniture. Marge Carson Inc was acquired by Masco in the late 1980s. In 1995, Jim LaBarge led a management buyout from Masco and expanded the business from the United States to Mexico, and Indonesia. During this time, the company also grew its presence in High Point, NC furniture market. In 2022, after two decades of ownership, Jim LaBarge sold the Marge Carson brand to Janet Linly. Janet Linly, founder and CEO of Linly Designs, an interior design firm based in Chicago, acquired the Marge Carson brand in 2022. This acquisition included the company's manufacturing facility in Mexico, allowing Linly to continue the brand's tradition of artisan craftsmanship. Under her management, Marge Carson has been restructured as an exclusive luxury brand , with distribution limited to select showrooms and designers worldwide. Linly's leadership has aimed to preserve the company's legacy while adapting it to contemporary market preferences and expectations.


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