From a forest canopy in the Philippines to a bedroom in Texas, the Four Seasons in Hawaii, or a den in Durham, a piece of rattan furniture by David Francis always stops in Vero Beach first for its finishing touches.
Literally.
Housed in a brick building on U.S. 1 down the road from a citrus processing plant, the 18,000-square-foot David Francis showroom and factory fills custom orders exclusively for designers and their clients. From 150 proprietary designs, 35 different finishes and lacquers, 10 drawer pull options, and performance fabrics in a plethora of colors, the raw Philippines-made furniture is transformed into unique pieces for both residential and hospitality destinations. Last year, around 4,000 pieces shipped from the factory, not including the hospitality customers.
Twice a year when the factory opens to the public for its sample sale, a feeding frenzy ensues every time. What is it about David Francis furniture that resonates with its devotees and keeps them coming back year after year?