Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Hunter Studio Sofa

Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams was founded in 1989 in Taylorsville, North Carolina, when Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams started the company as a small upholstery business. Gold, a former furniture executive at Bloomingdale's, partnered with Williams, who brought a design background, to build a niche furniture company known for popularizing slipcovered upholstery. The brand became known for combining comfort with style, and was an early mover in offering pet- and kid-friendly furniture designs at a time when that was uncommon in the industry. Over time, the company expanded from its slipcovered sofa roots into seating, case goods, and decorative accessories, building a reputation for American-made furniture crafted for comfort, craftsmanship, and customization. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams became known for a distinctive, tongue-in-cheek design sensibility that blended traditional and contemporary forms, and for collaborations with contemporary designers as its aesthetic evolved. In August 2023, the company closed its retail operations after nearly 35 years in business; it was acquired by Surya later that year and has since been reintroduced as a to-the-trade-only brand rather than a direct-to-consumer label.