Vaughan-Bassett touts made-in-America inventory, vows no immediate price increases in wake of tariffs

Made-in-America bedroom and dining furniture manufacturer Vaughan-Bassett, which is headquartered in Galax, sent a letter to dealers and sales reps Thursday morning announcing no price increases for 120 days and discounts on certain items in wake of the tariffs announced Wednesday.

“Given the great uncertainty created in the home furnishings marketplace as significant tariffs will go into effect April 9 against China, Vietnam and all other import sources, Vaughan-Bassett and Artisan & Post would like to provide some certainty and solutions,” the letter read.

The company says all its furniture is made in Virginia and not susceptible to tariffs. The letter also said the company is capable of rapidly increasing production: “We are carrying about $25 million in finished goods inventory and are capable of ramping up our factories very quickly as demand may require us to.”

For products already on a dealer’s floor, the company says it will guarantee no price increases for 120 days or through Aug. 1. For new placements that are ordered and shipped before April 22, the company said it will guarantee its existing prices also through Aug. 1.

“We will also open up our showroom for in-person visits beginning Monday, April 21, at 12 noon for those that wish to see our collections and new introductions in person,” Vaughan-Bassett said in the letter. “We strongly urge dealers to make appointments through their sales reps or through sales management in advance of market.”

Finally, the letter announced 25% discounts on all new orders of certain product, including the company’s #770/771/772 Vista, #780/782/784 Yellowstone, the #815/817 Lancaster County and the #195/199 Yosemite. “First come, first served. While supplies last. Regular commission.”

The company added that it is the “only U.S. [manufacturer] capable of offering in-stock immediate shipments in volume.”

“We are excited to work with you and help solve your problems and challenges, and we thank the hundreds of dealer/partners who have supported us for many years,” the letter concludes. “We will also provide weekly updates through our reps on our stock position, so that our dealers can make the best informed and most intelligent buying decisions during these uncertain times.”