Called the “Furniture Capital of the World,” North Carolina is the No. 1 furniture manufacturer in the U.S. employing over 35,000 people, according to the state Department of Commerce website.

“This is a big deal,” said Jerry Epperson, a longtime furniture ... Furnishings Alliance. “North Carolina is blessed with a lot of literally the world’s best manufacturers,” Epperson ...

This month, the interior design community will make its way to High Point Market in North Carolina to preview industry manufacturers’ forthcoming debuts in furniture, lighting, decor ...