Our History

The Hickory Tree is led by husband and wife team Meredith & JD Ross. We opened in 2009 and have steadily grown to be the largest furniture consignment store in the Hickory region. Meredith graduated from Appalachian State Univ with a minor in Interior Design, and JD graduated from NC State with a degree in Business. So together they make the perfect team! At The Hickory Tree we work every day to bring sellers and buyers together to get the most value out of pieces in your home.

Opening in the heart of furniture country where quality and name-brand manufacturing has been the norm for years, there was a desperate need for a consignment option. Part of what makes The Hickory Tree unique is the caliber of quality-made furniture. We always check for manufacturer labels and ask our sellers who made the furniture they bring in to consign. There is a rich appreciation for quality and craftsmanship in this area, residents have houses full of it, and shoppers know what to look for.

Our price tags have regular, dated markdowns. This, and our quick turnover, is regularly doted on by shoppers. They love that the entire store is different with each visit. The styles and pieces available are diverse, and always changing depending on who is bringing furniture to sell.

We stage the furniture in our store to look just like it would in your home. Often, used furniture stores pile items in a warehouse and IF you can see them, it’s hard to imagine how they can be used. We show you a side table with a lamp on it, beside a sofa or chair. It’s amazing how fun shopping can be when the store feels like a home. Sellers love it as well, because we use lighting, accessories, and other items on consignment to make their furniture look fabulous!

The Hickory Tree has earned the trust of over 4,000 consignors, and developed a regional following. A regular customer once gave us a huge compliment saying “I’ve been in every consignment store from Blowing Rock to Charleston and yours is the BEST!”

See the testimonials that appear on each page to read more from our satisfied Consignors and Customers.

Owners

Meredith Ross

Meredith is the vision and creative side of The Hickory Tree. She graduated from Appalachian State University with a minor in Interior Design. Though in the heart of furniture country she saw a need for a venue where sellers could get their quality used items in the hands of buyers at fair prices for everyone.

JD Ross

JD makes sure all the gears turn harmoniously. With a Business degree from NC State University, he manages the numbers and many of the office duties. And with a strong back…much of the heavy lifting as well! His most important responsibility though is being a husband to Meredith and father to their 3 daughters.