Article

Contemporary, Mid Century & Modern Furniture

Vancouver-founded direct-to-consumer modern furniture brand (founded 2011 by four engineers, launched 2013), known for cutting out retail markup with a container-direct supply chain model.

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Furniture & Home Decor
Employees
501-1,000
2017 revenue
$100 million USD
Orders delivered (milestone)
1,000,000+
2016-2017 revenue growth
6x (2016), 2x (2017)

Signature Strengths

What this brand is known for

Pioneered a 'fill the container' direct-shipping model to cut out retail markup

Made to Order customization: choose style, color and fabric

Grew profitably to become one of Canada's fastest-growing companies

Article Pro program for trade, contract and hospitality clients

Buyer Confidence

Why customers choose this brand

Direct-to-consumer pricing model bypassing traditional retail markup
Free interior design plan service via a short online form
Made to Order customization on select furniture
Profitable, engineering-led company culture (The Article Way / The Article How)
Expanding physical retail presence (Vancouver, Toronto and more in late 2026)

Customer Protection

Policies & Guarantees

Commitments this brand makes to every customer.

Returns
Shipping
Privacy Policy
Terms of Use

In-store Services

Services offered

Expert services available at their showrooms and service centres.

Free Interior Design Plan
Complete a short form to get a custom design plan
Made to Order
Choose the style, color and fabric for select furniture
Article Pro / Contract Grade
Program for design professionals and contract-grade commercial furniture
Financing
Flexible payment/financing options

Brand Details

Article — What to Know

Material Expertise

Solid Wood (Oak, Walnut)
Featured heavily in bed frames, dressers and dining tables
Leather
Used in lounge chairs
Boucle/Ratine Upholstery
Used in dining chairs

Sustainability

FSC Certified
Eco Friendly
Recycled Materials
Water-Based Finish
VOC Free
Made in India
Carbon Neutral
Packaging Recyclable

Shopping Tools

Free Interior Design Plan service via short online form

Size Guide
Room Planner
AR View
3D View

Buying Programs

For design professionals and trade clients
Commercial-grade furniture for hospitality and other industries

Price Range

Accessible designer-style modern furniture
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FurnishingsUSD 0–0
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High-quality, designer-style contemporary and mid-century furniture at accessible prices by eliminating traditional retail markup

Payment Options

Gift Cards
EMI Available

Customisation

Made to Order program: choose style, color and fabric for select pieces

Fabric Choice
Wood Finish
Custom Dimensions
Color Options
Handle Type
Storage Options
Engraving
Monogramming
Bespoke / Made to Order

Loyalty & Rewards

App Exclusive Offers
Cross-Brand Benefits
Referral Program

Delivery & Shipping

Gifting

Online Gift Cards AvailableBuy →

In-Store Experience

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Modern furniture retail showrooms

Find nearest store →

Brand Personality

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Who Shops Here

Design-conscious modern/mid-century furniture buyers in US and CanadaValue-seekers wanting designer-style furniture without retail markupTrade/contract and hospitality furniture buyers

Shopping Insights

Best For
Contemporary and mid-century modern furniture at accessible prices
Made to Order customized pieces
Buyers who appreciate a DTC, no-markup business model
Consider Alternatives If
Wanting an extensive in-person showroom network (limited to Vancouver and soon-Toronto)

Our Story

About Article

Article is a direct-to-consumer contemporary, mid-century and modern furniture brand founded in 2011 by engineers Aamir Baig, Andy and Sam Prochazka, and Fraser Hall, launching its first website in 2013. Headquartered in Vancouver, British Columbia (with an Asia office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam), Article built its business model around eliminating traditional retail markup by shipping furniture directly from manufacturers in full containers to customers, avoiding the 300-400% markup typical of showroom retail. The company grew rapidly - from $100M USD in sales in 2017 to becoming one of Canada's fastest-growing companies - while remaining profitable for most of its history without heavy VC funding. Article sells sofas, tables, beds, outdoor furniture and decor, offers a Made to Order customization program, free interior design plans via Article Interior Design Services, an Article Pro program for trade/contract clients, and is opening physical retail stores in Vancouver and Toronto with more planned for late 2026.

2011

Article founded by Aamir Baig, Andy Prochazka, Sam Prochazka and Fraser Hall

2013

Article launches its first website

2016

Company renamed to 'Article'; revenue grows 6x year over year

2017

Revenue grows 2x, reaching $100 million USD; HQ relocated from 5,000 sq ft to 115,000 sq ft at 1010 Raymur Avenue, Vancouver's Strathcona neighbourhood; employees grow from 40 to 150

2020

Article sees 70% revenue growth despite the pandemic

2021

Article approaches its 10th year in business, sales up 45%+ year over year, delivers its one millionth order

The Team

Leadership

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Founder
{"name": "Andy Prochazka", "title": "Co-founder & COO", "imageUrl": null, "description": "Engineer; twin brother of co-founder Sam Prochazka"}
Founder
{"name": "Sam Prochazka", "title": "Co-founder", "imageUrl": null, "description": "Engineer; twin brother of co-founder Andy Prochazka"}
Founder
{"name": "Fraser Hall", "title": "Co-founder", "imageUrl": null, "description": null}
Founder

Get in Touch

Contact & Social

Headquarters
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Founded
2011

Find Us

Store Locations

2 showrooms across India.

Article Headquarters

1010 Raymur Avenue

Article Store - Vancouver Strathcona

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