Armen Living Establishes New High Point Home After Uwharrie Outdoor Living Acquisition

The company has purchased a building in High Point after acquiring outdoor manufacturer Uwharrie Chair Company last year.

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

Contemporary home furnishings brand Armen Living has purchased a new 12,000 sq. ft. property in the heart of North Carolina's furniture capital, High Point. This purchase comes after Armen Living's acquisition of outdoor manufacturer Uwharrie Chair Company in December. The new location will house both Armen Living and the rebranded Uwharrie Outdoor Living, allowing for future growth and expansion of their customer base.

Why it matters

The move to a new combined downtown location for Armen Living and Uwharrie Outdoor Living adds to the diverse home furnishings offerings that attract buyers to the High Point Market each season. The acquisition and consolidation of the two brands under one roof also demonstrates the continued evolution and consolidation happening in the home furnishings industry.

The details

The new 12,000 sq. ft. property features two attached buildings, with plans to modernize the larger 7,000 sq. ft. street-facing building and add new outdoor space and a deck to showcase Uwharrie's luxury outdoor furniture. The rear-facing 5,000 sq. ft. building will be remodeled in a second phase, featuring two shipping docks and ample parking. The successful merger of the two family-owned businesses is attributed to their shared core values and ethics.

  • Armen Living acquired Uwharrie Chair Company in December 2025.
  • Armen Living purchased the new 12,000 sq. ft. property in High Point in February 2026.

The players

Armen Living

A contemporary home furnishings brand that has purchased a new property in High Point, North Carolina after acquiring outdoor manufacturer Uwharrie Chair Company.

Uwharrie Outdoor Living

An outdoor furniture manufacturer that was acquired by Armen Living in December 2025 and is now being rebranded under the Uwharrie Outdoor Living name.

Tammy Covington

The president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority.

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What they’re saying

“We are excited to announce we have found a new permanent home in the heart of North Carolina's furniture capital. This property will see to the future growth of our two companies with exponential opportunities to expand our customer base, with year-round.”

— Kevonian, Owner, president and CEO of Armen Living

“A newly combined downtown location for Armen Living and Uwharrie Outdoor Living adds to the diverse offering that attracts the home furnishings trade to High Point Market each season.”

— Tammy Covington, President and CEO of High Point Market Authority

What’s next

Armen Living plans to modernize the larger 7,000 sq. ft. street-facing building by updating the interior, adding new lighting and updating the building's brick exterior. Phase two will include the remodeling of the 5,000 sq. ft. rear-facing building which features two shipping docks and sits on a large lot with ample parking.

The takeaway

The acquisition and consolidation of Armen Living and Uwharrie Outdoor Living under one roof in High Point's furniture district demonstrates the continued evolution and strategic moves happening in the home furnishings industry, as companies look to expand their offerings and customer bases.