Furniture Brands International, Inc., through its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, sources, and retails home furnishings. It offers case goods, including bedroom, dining room, and living room furniture; stationary upholstery products consisting of sofas, loveseats, sectionals, and chairs; motion upholstered furniture comprising recliners and sleep sofas; occasional furniture, such as wood, metal, and glass tables, accent pieces, home entertainment centers, and home office furniture; and decorative accessories and accent pieces. Furniture Brands International sells its products through a network of independently-owned furniture retailers, national and regional department stores and chains, trade showrooms, and various retail channels, including mass merchant stores, single-branded and independent dealers, and specialized interior designers. As of December 31, 2008, it operated 44 stores. The company was founded in 1836 and is headquartered in St Louis, Missouri.