Since 1956, Bowden & Carr Furniture has been a trusted name in home furnishings for Eastern North Carolina. Founded by John and Dorthy Rackley in Havelock, our family-owned business has grown through three generations, continuing a legacy of quality, service, and commitment to our community. Many of our customers today are the children and grandchildren of those who first shopped with us decades ago!
As Eastern Carolina’s largest La-Z-Boy Comfort Studio, our 8,000 sq. ft. showroom features an extensive selection of La-Z-Boy recliners, sofas, and sectionals. With our La-Z-Boy Design Center, you can customize the perfect piece to fit your home and style.
We take pride in offering a wide variety of Made in the USA furniture, including La-Z-Boy, Rowe Furniture, McKinley Leather Furniture, Y&T Woodcraft, Canal Dover Furniture, Stanley Chair, and England Furniture. Our showroom is filled with quality pieces designed for comfort and durability, ensuring that your furniture stands the test of time.
In addition to our extensive seating options, we offer a diverse selection of dining furniture, rugs, occasional tables, lamps, lighting, home accessories, and artwork to complete your space. With a variety of styles and high-quality pieces, you’ll find everything you need to create a home that’s both functional and beautifully designed.
Whether you’re furnishing your primary home or your beach getaway, Bowden & Carr is here to help you create a space that’s both stylish and inviting. Visit us today and let us help you find the perfect furniture at a price you’ll love!
Our Brands
American Heritage
La-Z-Boy
La-Z-Boy is proud of their American heritage. In 1928, the recliner was invented in Monroe, Michigan and the company was born. Their legacy of American ingenuity, drive and pride continues thanks to the thousands of men and women across the US who handcraft La-Z-Boy products everyday with American and imported parts. Headquartered in Monroe, MI, La-Z-Boy has plants or distribution centers in the following states, Missouri, Arkansas, Tennessee, California, Illinois, Maryland, Florida and Ohio.
Rowe Furniture
Rowe Furniture proudly stands behind the quality of their products. Handcrafted in the USA, right in Virginia, each piece is constructed from the best materials and guaranteed to be free from manufacturer defects for its lifetime.
McKinley Leather Furniture
Located right here in North Carolina, McKinley Leather Furniture was started in 1989 by Jim Mitchell and his two daughters. Their handmade sofas, chairs, recliners and more are crafted by American artisans and craftsmen.
England Furniture
Located in the North Eastern Tennessee mountains, England Furniture reflects a story of quality, craftsmanship, and dedication. For the past 60 years, they’ve proudly embraced the heartfelt tradition of crafting custom furniture that their wonderful customers have come to adore.
Y&T Woodcraft and Canal Dover Furniture
Y&T Woodcraft and Canal Dover Furniture are both hand-crafted in Ohio. Their occasional tables, desks and dining furniture are beautiful pieces that are treasured by the families that purchase them.
Stanley Chair
Stanley Chair’s modest history begins with David Osiason and his three sons Ken, Burt, and Elliot purchasing a fledgling upholstery factory in Tampa, Florida in 1949. Over 50 years and 2,000,000 pieces of furniture later, Stanley’s lifestyle upholstery and rattan enjoys universal popularity beyond their Florida roots to all over the East Coast.
