At Fritz Porter, we’re drawn to brands that share our appreciation for thoughtful design, enduring craftsmanship, and furniture made with a sense of history and purpose. Highland House is one of those brands.
Rooted in North Carolina craftsmanship, Highland House combines timeless elegance with a fresh, modern perspective. Its furniture is shaped by skilled hands, exceptional materials, and a commitment to customization—qualities that resonate deeply with the way we think about interiors and the pieces that make a room feel collected and personal.
In celebration of American design and craftsmanship, we’re sharing an interview originally published by Highland House, featuring company president Nathan Copeland. Copeland offers a look inside the philosophy behind Highland House, the people who bring its furniture to life, and the responsibility of carrying a legacy of American furniture making forward.
The following interview was originally published by Highland House. Questions and answers have been reproduced as originally presented.
What defines Highland House?
NC: Highland House is a design house rooted in timeless elegance and viewed through a modern lens.
Authentic design, exceptional materials, American craftsmanship, and limitless customization define every collection. Refined, feminine, and a bit whimsical, we create enduring furniture for the world’s leading interior designers and boutique retailers.
What is one thing people might be surprised to learn about how Highland House furniture is made?
NC: Most people would be surprised by how many hands touch a single piece before it’s finished. We continue to invest in technology to modernize our operation, but craftsmanship is still at the heart of everything we do. Nearly every piece is shaped, upholstered, and finished by hand in our North Carolina workrooms, and I believe that’s something you can see and feel in the finished product.
What makes you most proud when you walk through the workrooms?
NC: It’s always the people. When I walk through our workrooms, I see people who genuinely care about what they’re building and take real pride in their craft. We’ve worked hard to create a culture where people respect one another, care about our customers, and take ownership of moving the company forward. I also think a lot about the people who built this company before us. We’re fortunate to carry that legacy, and it’s our responsibility to leave it even stronger for the next generation.
For Fritz Porter, that last sentiment is particularly meaningful. Beautiful furniture is about more than the finished object, it carries the knowledge, skill, and perspective of the people who design and make it. Highland House’s commitment to American craftsmanship and enduring design is part of what makes its pieces at home in interiors intended to be lived with and loved for years to come.
Interview and original editorial content courtesy of Highland House. Republished by Fritz Porter.