The 16 Best Furniture Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best furniture companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Furniture companies on this list have been rated by 10 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 16 best furniture companies to work for
1. Steelcase
3.7 stars
Steelcase is a furniture company headquartered in the Grand Rapids, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and wellness initiatives (4.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Steelcase:
"The company is definitely trying hard to get it right - mother's room, gym on premises, and three week bonding leave for mothers and fathers (which helps remove any stigma from ..."
2. The HON Company
3.2 stars
The HON Company is a furniture company headquartered in the Atlanta, GA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.8 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for The HON Company:
"Not enough communication, management is ass... and they don’t give us the respect we should be receiving!"
3. Haworth
3.0 stars
Haworth is a furniture company headquartered in the Holland, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.8 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.7 stars).
4. La-Z-Boy
2.9 stars
La-Z-Boy is a furniture company headquartered in the Monroe, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for La-Z-Boy:
"By far one of the best work experiences I've ever had. Just a great group of people who genuinely care about your happiness and success with the business!! Plenty of knowledgeab..."
5. Herman Miller
2.9 stars
Herman Miller is a furniture company headquartered in the Zeeland, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for family growth support (3.5 stars) and flexible work hours (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Herman Miller:
"Herman Miller is an incredible place to work IF you can figure out how to navigate the relationships and politics. I love my job there, and as with most work situations, it's be..."
6. At Home Decor
2.9 stars
At Home Decor is a furniture company headquartered in the Carlsbad, CA area, that employs 2 to 10 people. The company has its best ratings for female representation in leadership (3.7 stars) and management opportunities (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for At Home Decor:
"In store management is fantastic but outside of that its terrible. Corporate has no idea what they're doing."
7. Bob's Discount Furniture
2.9 stars
Bob's Discount Furniture is a furniture company headquartered in the Manchester, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.0 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
8. Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc
2.8 stars
Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc is a furniture company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.9 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc:
"I loved the furniture I sold. The position I had was great meeting clients and getting to design their homes every day. My coworkers were a lot of different ages and stages in t..."
9. Ashley Furniture Industries
2.8 stars
Ashley Furniture Industries is a furniture company headquartered in the Arcadia area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ashley Furniture Industries:
"Ashley is a great company to work for!"
10. Rooms To Go
2.7 stars
Rooms To Go is a furniture company headquartered in the Brookshire area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Rooms To Go:
"Great company. Tons of opportunities. Down side: Salaries"
11. Havertys Furniture
2.7 stars
Havertys Furniture is a furniture company that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and learning opportunities (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Havertys Furniture:
"The company itself is wonderful and easy to work with. There are equally as many females as there are males on the sales floor (at one point we outnumbered them!) and we have th..."
12. Design Within Reach
2.6 stars
Design Within Reach is a furniture company headquartered in the Stamford, CT area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars) and management opportunities (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Design Within Reach:
"I have only had the most positive experiences here. There is a fantastic blend of races and genders with nothing but open arms for ideologies and progressiveness. Could not have..."
13. Art Van Furniture
2.4 stars
Art Van Furniture is a furniture company headquartered in the Warren, MI area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Art Van Furniture:
"I enjoy my job. Sales can be an emotional roller coaster but we have great coaches that offer support and advice. Very thorough training. My only qualm is the lack of current te..."
14. Allsteel
2.3 stars
Allsteel is a furniture company headquartered in the Muscatine, IA area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.3 stars) and paid time off (2.8 stars).
15. Ashley Furniture Homestores
2.3 stars
Ashley Furniture Homestores is a furniture company headquartered in the Carle Place, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Ashley Furniture Homestores:
"Great company!"
16. American Freight Furniture and Mattress
1.7 stars
American Freight Furniture and Mattress is a furniture company headquartered in the Delaware, OH area, that employs 501 to 1000 people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (2.4 stars) and the people you work with (2.3 stars).
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 10 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.