Bernhardt entered the 21st century grounded in the values that sustained it in the 19th and 20th— yet fully committed to being as fresh, alert, and aggressive as companies of any age. Appropriately, Bernhardt welcomed the new millennium by opening yet another domestic factory for its growing fabric and leather business.
In 2008, the company moved in a new direction with the debut of Bernhardt Interiors, a curated whole home collection of eclectic, customizable, high design furniture. And in 2009, Bernhardt Furniture launched a new division, Bernhardt Hospitality, with a separate sales force to supply stocking and custom furniture to the hospitality marketplace.
Through the years, Bernhardt designs have garnered a host of prestigious awards from industry experts and the media. Among those awards, the American Society of Furniture Designers (ASFD) has recognized the excellence of Bernhardt’s designs with multiple Pinnacle Design Achievement Awards.
The company has also been recognized for its leadership in environmental stewardship with five of their facilities achieving EFEC (Enhancing Furniture’s Environmental Culture) Certification. The company has also developed programs with environmental groups such as SFI, FSC, GREENGUARD, and in support of LEED.