Since its start in 1980, Ann Sacks has been based in Portland, Oregon, where it creates handcrafted tile, stone, and luxury plumbing fixtures.

[6] In May 2008, the Kohler Company acquired Mark David, an upscale provider of upholstered seating to the hospitality industry.

As of 2015, Kohler has ceased producing custom contract furniture and Mark David was no longer taking new orders.

[9] In 2017, Kohler agreed to sell the Baker, Milling Road and McGuire luxury furniture brands to Samson Investment Holding Company, based in High Point, North Carolina.

Samson already owns and operates furniture manufacturing companies in the middle and upper price point segments of the home furnishings industry.