Gunlocke has cared for some famous fannies. The maker of handcrafted wood office chairs boasts that eight US presidents have sat in a Gunlocke chair. Founded in 1902 by a small group of entrepreneurs led by William H. Gunlocke, the company makes and markets wood office furniture -- including chairs, desks, shelves, and conference tables. Its customers include accountants, consultants, and the legal, banking, brokerage, and insurance industries. The company operates showrooms in the US and Canada, including cities Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York City, San Francisco, Toronto, and Washington, D.C., among others. Gunlocke is owned by HNI Corporation.