When Jane adopted her golden retriever puppy, Max, she was determined to create a cosy and stylish space for him in her small apartment. Like many pet owners, Jane wanted to crate-train Max but struggled to find a dog crate that didn’t clash with her modern décor. Most of the options she found were bulky...

It was the winter of 1770, and Empress Catherine II of Russia, known as Catherine the Great, was walking through the newly renovated halls of the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg. In her vision, Russia was not merely a political powerhouse but also a cultural beacon for the entire world. As she surveyed the ornate...

It was the 1940s, and the United States was on the cusp of post-war economic recovery. In Columbus, Ohio, a man named E.L. Schottenstein had an idea born out of a simple necessity: families across America needed affordable home furnishings. Furniture at the time was often expensive, and many required households to help balance budgets...

In 1991, Bob Kaufman, a former semi-professional cyclist from Connecticut, found himself at a crossroads. After suffering a debilitating injury that ended his cycling career, Bob knew he needed to chart a new path forward. He had always been fascinated by business and retail, and furniture piqued his interest. With a bold idea and a...