We're a national association of local, independent stores.

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In 1983, Ed and Howard Haimsohn, father and son owners of Lawrance Furniture in San Diego, CA had an idea.  What if they could gather a community of likeminded retailers with whom they could share ideas, best practices, and innovative advertising solutions?  They would be able to combine the power of large national chains with the unique individuality of local retailers.  With that, they began recruiting other independent contemporary furniture stores that shared that vision, and Contemporary Design Group was born.  

Today CDG has become a dynamic networking and buying group- working with top manufacturers and suppliers around the world to develop the finest selection in contemporary home furnishings.  

Where WE Shop!

We work hard to find the best designs for our customers, traveling to major furniture markets all around the world.  We shop at:

• High Point Furniture Market 
• 220 Elm at High Point Furniture Market
• Las Vegas Furniture Market 
• International Contemporary Furniture Fair
• Salone Internazionale del Mobile (Milan, Italy)

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We only work with the Best:
Our Partners are Leaders in Home Furnishings

We are proud to work with top manufacturers, suppliers, and resources like:  American Leather, Amisco, Andmore (formerly International Market Centers), BDI,  Bracci, Cattelan Italia, Charleston Forge,  Chintaly Imports, Copeland Furniture, Ego Italiano, Elite Modern, Feizy Rugs, Fjords, Greenington,  Guardsman Furniture Protection, Himolla, Hjelle, Houe, Huppé, Incanto Italia, Innovation,  Jaymar, Kube Import, Lazar, Leif Petersen Inc., Literie Laurier, Luonto, Max Divani, , Magniflex, MasterCabinetmakers,  Mobello, Mobican, Moe's Home, Myriad Software, Naos, Nourison, Palliser, Planum,  Romano, Skovby, Stressless, Thayer Coggin, Theodore Alexander, Trica Furniture, Urbia, Unique Furniture,  Whittier Wood, Woodbrook Designs, and ZUO.

If you are interested in partnership or renewing for 2025-2026 please request your packet with partnership levels, benefits, and rates HERE.