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Where's Grafton?
With a passion for furniture manufacturing since 1986 Steve Grafton Jr. has tapped into the furniture making for Residential, Commercial and Marine industries as the principal of the second generation of the GRAFTON's legacy.
He has been able to bring his passion for upholstered and cabinetry furniture to the next level on classical and contemporary interpretations for the most discerning clientele. Some people have asked where is Grafton after being for 21 years in the showroom arena since 1986 serving to the glamorous design community of South Florida!
Well, the year 2007 was the time to move the showroom operation back to the factory headquarters in Miami where GRAFTON FURNITURE has always been since the '60s. There, he has continue working for renowned designers and ultimate design firms, besides producing his own "in-stock collection of upholstery and cabinetry furniture".
When asked to discuss his current success, the furniture-obsessed-maker has responded ....
Q. - Steve, how would you describe your current status after bringing your operation back to the factory since 2007?
A.- By the time the showroom closed I was very sad. I thought business would stop! In reality, it was what we needed to happen and I am so thankful to the designers who have been loyal, and I feel we are now more focused on manufacturing for the trade.
Q.- Is Grafton Furniture marking a presence in the showrooms arena of Palm Beach and Dade County?
A.- We have and affiliation with "To the Trade Interiors Inc" in Boca Raton. They are featuring our upholstery, cabinetry and drapery lines.
Q. - I have recieved some calls asking if you are sponsoring collections of furniture by renowned Design Firms of South Florida.
A.- We are making private label collections for designers. Brett Sugerman and Giselle Loor of B+G Design to name only one.
Q.- Where do you see Grafton Furniture in the next 5 years?
A.- Hopefully we will continue to serve the trade. We would like to be in the same place, do the same thing plus some new designers collections. Custom made as well as semi-custom exclusive designs.*
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