Our Story
Crafting a Legacy of Home
Hello and Welcome. My name is Robert Garren, and I’m the owner and founder of Idlewild Furniture Company.
A Return Home
Idlewild Furniture Co. started with a return home.
After more than a decade working in fine woodworking and furniture while living in Colorado, my family and I moved back to the mountains of Western North Carolina — back to the place and traditions that shaped us. My people have lived in Southern Appalachia for generations — people who built their lives with their hands and passed down knowledge not just through words, but through work.
Our Roots
Idlewild Furniture Company was born from that inheritance.
Rooted in Appalachian craft, we build furniture that feels anchored — to place, to memory, to meaning. We believe the objects that surround us shape how we live and how we feel. They hold stories. They create a sense of home.
How We Build
At IFC, we’re not chasing trends. We’re building pieces meant to last.
Drawing inspiration from Scandinavian and Danish Modern design alongside Appalachian heritage and culture, each piece is thoughtful, each material chosen with care, each detail a testament to the integrity of the craft. Whether custom or part of our curated line, our furniture is made to be lived with, loved, and eventually passed on.
Looking Ahead
As we grow, we hope not only to furnish homes — but to help people explore how they connect to them and express themselves through them.
This is our way of crafting a legacy of home.
Thank you for joining us — we’re glad you’re here.
