In 1924, a simple farmer with great foresight, Thomas B. Stanley started transporting the finest lumber from Northeast United States via railcar to a small town in southwest Virginia. Employing the finest furniture craftsmen, he began creating high quality long lasting furniture for American families at affordable prices. The Stanley Furniture Company was thus born. He infused the company with this spirit of excellence and he accomplished many more goals, eventually serving as Governor of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the 1950s.

Young America is a division of the Stanley Furniture company that designs furniture for toddlers, tweens and teens and everyone in between. It specifically caters to their tastes and needs. The term youth furniture always implied furniture that would only last till the child outgrew it. But Young America has brought a revolution to the concept creating amazing pieces that are Built to Grow with your child through childhood, into youth and beyond.

Inspired by the beautiful flavor of the Provence region of southern France, the Ma Marie collection with its antique cherry top finish and choice of three painted finishes – antique black, antique white and turquoise make it a charming series that will fit any theme and add elegance to the room.

The Ma Marie series from Young America meets or exceeds the current mandatory government and industry safety standards. Tall furniture can easily tip over and comes with tip restraints to prevent that. Automatic drawer stops ensure the drawers glide smoothly and can’t be jerked out to fall to the ground. Adjustable levelers ensure furniture is stable where the ground is uneven. These are just some of the safety precautions that the collection takes into account as well as avoiding lead-based paints and furniture finishes.

Searching for the finest raw material is the essential start to furniture making. Hardwood, or softwood or a combination of both is used. The lumber is first made humidity, heat and wear-resistant through a process that lasts a few months. Once that’s done, the wood is cut into pieces and matched for color. Careful selections are made to choose the pieces that will make your furniture.

Celebrating the beauty of French design, the fanciful carved legs and serpentine frosts make each piece of furniture a graceful addition to your child’s room. The beds, dresser, desk, chairs, armoires and storage options are sure to be favorites.