A Fine Furniture Line Inspired by National Park Lodges Makes its Debut

Photo: Kaitlin Green

A pandemic fascination with American lodges prompted Portland, Oregon-based interior designer and author, Max Humphrey, to set out on a tour of ten National Park destinations. A resulting book, Lodge: An Indoorsy Tour of America’s National Parks, inspired The Lodge Collection, a collaboration with Old Hickory Furniture in Shelbyville, Indiana. The partnership culminated in a collection of iconic home furnishings that celebrate timeless Western design and heirloom-quality craftsmanship.

The collection combines hickory wood with caning, leathers, hair on hide, and textural fabrics, creating classic shapes with a modern twist reminiscent of furnishings ubiquitous to park lodges. “Updated configurations and materials give the pieces a timeless appeal,” says Humphrey. “The designs are easily incorporated into modern interior décor creating a nice mix.”

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Humphrey says that one of his favorite pieces is the Cascade Chair. “The design is grounded in history and encapsulates the point of view of the entire collection.” Pointing out that the chair’s look can take an interior space in many directions, pieces are as perfectly suited to a cabin or lake house as a modern home or condominium. Another of Humphrey’s favorites is the Grand Lodge Sofa. “With an Old Hickory Lean Back Chair as the basis, the design was stretched to sofa size,” he says.

The materials used in the collection are dimensional and natural to give them an instant patina. “Textiles and materials are durable, and the natural imperfections add to the appeal,” Humphrey notes. “Each piece can be customized for an entirely bespoke look meant to be lovingly used and passed down for generations.” 

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All furnishings in The Lodge Collection are manufactured in the long-standing tradition of the meticulous quality and craftsmanship of Old Hickory Furniture, in business since 1899. Each piece captures the resurgence and nostalgia of the cowboy-core design of the Mountain West.

Currently working on a second collection in collaboration with Old Hickory Furniture, Humphrey continues his experimentation with hickory wood and luxe materials including mohair, velvet, and faux fur. His new designs will be featured at North Carolina’s Highpoint Market in April 2025. The Lodge Collection can be viewed online at the Old Hickory Furniture website, or in-person in showrooms throughout the United States. To learn more about Max Humphrey and his book, please visit his website.

Photo: Kaitlin Green

Photo: Kaitlin Green