Who We Are
About IHFRA
Founded in 1934 by insightful sales representatives in Chicago, IHFRA (International Home Furnishings Representatives Association) has evolved into a dynamic, member-based, not-for-profit 501(C)(6) trade association headquartered in High Point, North Carolina.
Our Evolution
Originally known as the National Wholesale Representatives Association, IHFRA emerged from a vision of fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing among home furnishings sales representatives nationwide. Today, our core values of communication, education, professionalism, and ethical behavior remain steadfast.
IHFRA Membership is More Than Good Business, it’s a Family Thing.
We truly consider our members to be part of the IHFRA family. While we love saving you thousands of dollars through our benefits programs and watching you succeed in your field, we also truly enjoy sharing good stories around a table with friends. When you join IHFRA, you have a seat at our table, and we look forward to getting to know you!
Our Purpose
IHFRA is dedicated to empowering, supporting, and advocating for its members within the home furnishings industry. We achieve this through:
IHFRA Today
IHFRA is a forward-thinking organization, committed to the continuous growth and success of our members. As the industry evolves, so do we, embracing new methods of networking, education, and advocacy. IHFRA stands as a cornerstone of professionalism, productivity, and profitability for home furnishings representatives, embodying the principles on which we were founded while boldly charting a course toward a dynamic and empowered future.
Rep Code of Ethics
As a member of IHFRA these are guidelines we expect of the membership and good principles to conduct your business. The Rep Code of Ethics is as follows:
- Members shall strive to create and foster a spirit of mutual respect, esteem and partnership among fellow IHFRA members, Manufacturers and Retailers.
- Members shall foster professionalism with their own education in knowledge of both products and skills to provide superior value in their work with companies and customers.
- Members shall honestly present the qualities and values of the companies they represent.
- Members shall be considerate of the rights of fellow representatives and shall refrain from soliciting representation from a manufacturer with the knowledge that, that manufacturer already has representation in that territory.
- Members shall conduct themselves so as to maintain integrity and respect for the profession at all times.
- Members shall never attempt to obtain any business by fraudulent or false statements, unwarranted implications or by discrediting competition.
We Would Love To Have You Join Us.
IHFRA is passionate about growing our organization to include individuals and businesses in every aspect of the furniture industry. Please reach out to us so we can get to know you.