Business Details
35 Years
experience
Custom Furniture Solutions for Interior Designers
Charles Ray & Associates was founded in 1991 with a legacy dating back to 1949, when our founder's grandfather established Jaynes Furniture Store. Our journey reflects decades of expertise in custom upholstery and case goods, cultivated through hands-on experience in furniture design, drapery, and interior spaces. We specialize in providing premium, trade-focused solutions that empower interior designers to create impactful environments. Our showroom presence in Atlanta and Dallas Market Centers ensures accessibility to a curated selection of vendors and bespoke furniture options.With a philosophy prioritizing both aesthetics and functionality, we collaborate closely with designers to transform visions into tangible, emotionally resonant spaces. Our commitment to craftsmanship, industry partnerships, and innovative design positions us as a trusted resource in the furniture sector.
Services
Custom upholstery
Case goods
Interior design consultation
Showroom access
Vendor partnerships
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We have over 70 years of combined industry expertise since 1949
- Our co-owners include industry-recognized professionals like Gloria Ventura
- We collaborate with top furniture vendors for comprehensive project solutions
- Exclusive showroom access in Atlanta and Dallas Market Centers
- Design philosophy emphasizes functional beauty and client-centric environments
Services
Custom upholstery
Our custom upholstery service empowers interior designers to create unique, tailored furniture pieces. We offer dozens of styles and hundreds of fabric options for chairs, sofas, and ottomans. Every project combines artisan craftsmanship with modern design sensibilities to produce statement pieces that elevate residential and commercial spaces.
Case goods
We provide made-to-order case goods including tables, chests, and storage solutions. Our offerings integrate with upholstery collections to create cohesive interior environments. Available through Atlanta and Dallas showrooms, these pieces combine functional storage with distinctive design elements for residential and commercial applications.
Interior design consultation
Our consultation services help designers maximize spatial functionality while maintaining aesthetic harmony. We collaborate on project vision development, material selection, and layout optimization. This service ensures each space achieves the perfect balance between practicality and visual impact for residential and commercial clients.
Showroom access
We maintain dedicated showrooms in Atlanta IMC AmericasMart and Dallas World Trade Center. These spaces display our full product range including partnerships with 30+ premium furniture vendors. Designers can explore current collections and coordinate project-specific requirements through these strategic locations.
Vendor partnerships
We collaborate with leading furniture manufacturers like Bernhardt, Hickory White, and Norwalk. This network provides access to exclusive product lines and specialized finishes. Our partnerships enable comprehensive project sourcing from a single point of contact, ensuring consistency across all design elements.
People
Charles Ray
Founder
With a furniture industry career spanning from 1949 to present, Charles Ray established Jaynes Furniture Store and later founded Charles Ray & Associates. His Harvard MBA thesis on furniture industry innovation shaped our company's approach to custom design solutions.
Gloria Ventura
Co-Owner
Recognized as a top industry professional, Gloria Ventura brings decades of experience in furniture design and client relations. Her partnership with Charles Ray has strengthened our commitment to premium custom solutions and strategic vendor collaborations.
Questions
What services do you offer for interior designers?
We provide custom upholstery, case goods, and access to 30+ premium furniture vendors. Our designers receive personalized consultation for complete interior solutions through our Atlanta and Dallas showrooms.
How can I access your showroom collections?
Visit our dedicated spaces in Atlanta IMC AmericasMart or Dallas World Trade Center. Our showrooms display current collections and allow coordination of project-specific requirements with our team.
What makes your company unique in the furniture industry?
Combining 70+ years of expertise with modern design approaches, we focus on creating functional beauty through tailored solutions. Our founder's Harvard research and industry partnerships shape our innovative approach to custom furniture.
How do you approach interior design projects?
We emphasize form-follows-function principles while ensuring emotional resonance in every space. Our team collaborates closely with designers to balance aesthetics and practicality for residential and commercial applications.
What furniture vendors do you work with?
We partner with leading brands including Bernhardt, Hickory White, Norwalk, and Century. This network provides diverse options for upholstery, case goods, and decorative elements through a single point of contact.
Reviews (1)
Shawn Dunn
Aug 24, 2018
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Left us hanging for 4 months. Kept stating everything is being handled. Wont return a phone call. Go somewhere else, use anyone else. Dont waste your time.
