Four Hands Adds Upholstery Specialist Jessica Green to Management Team
Furniture World News Desk on
6/5/2018
Jessica joins as the new Director of Upholstery, having previously served as Merchandising Manager at American Leather.
Four Hands, a global manufacturer and wholesaler of home furnishings, recently announced the addition of Jessica Green to the company’s management team. Jessica joins as the new Director of Upholstery, having previously served as Merchandising Manager specializing in upholstery at the Dallas-based manufacturer American Leather.
Named as one of the most influential fabric buyers by Fabrics & Furnishings and a four-time Pinnacle award-winning designer, Jessica brings 12 years of upholstery experience to Four Hands, where she will lead expansions in the upholstery category. Having received formal education in fashion design and merchandising, Jessica’s solid foundation and deep understanding of style, scale and proportion will be of great value to the company.
“Jessica’s energetic optimism brings another dimension to the team and company overall, and we couldn’t be happier to have her join the Four Hands family,” said Rick Lovegrove, Four Hands Vice President. “She’s an industry veteran with a proven track record in upholstery development and fully equipped to take the reins on our ever-growing upholstery program.”
Following a dynamic re-launch of its upholstery program three years ago, Four Hands has seen tremendous growth in every aspect of its seating business, creating one of the most unique and diverse assortments in the home furnishings industry. An increase of 40% is projected for the category this year alone.
“Four Hands’ unrestrained creativity and global approach to design are what attracted me to the company. I’m really excited to be a part of the team and look forward to creating pieces that make a lasting impact on the spaces within the home where we most crave stylish comfort,” said Green.
More about Four Hands: Based in Austin, Texas, Four Hands is a leading global manufacturer and wholesaler of trendsetting home furnishings. They have earned a reputation for expertly blending styles, materials, and textures from diverse corners of the world to create distinct pieces for the home. Receiving numerous recognitions and accolades for their business acumen, including ranking in the Inc.5000 list thirteen times, Four Hands is one of the most dynamic companies in the furniture industry today. Founded in Austin in 1996, the business has grown to include offices in Vietnam, China, India and the United States and showrooms in High Point, North Carolina, Las Vegas, Nevada and Austin, Texas. Through their international presence, Four Hands constantly has a finger on the pulse of how the world is shaping the way we decorate our dwellings. The company ardently supports the growing needs of large retail chains - such as Crate & Barrel, West Elm, Pottery Barn, TJ Maxx, Restoration Hardware - as well as independent regional stores, and interior designers. Introducing over 900 new product styles each year, customers have access to more than 1,500 design-forward products from over 50 collections, spanning all home furnishing categories – from living and dining room, to art and lighting, and everything in between. For more information, visit www.fourhands.com.