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1941 Matthew M. Pindler began a one-man operation by selling upholstery fabrics from a garage. During the years of the Second World War, the demand for fabric was high and the supply very limited and difficult to obtain, as most fabric produced was for the war effort.

1946 Carl K. Pindler, Matthew’s son, returned home from a military career as an Air Force bombardier-navigator (1943-1945). Shortly after his honorable discharge, Carl teamed up with his father and together they formed Pindler & Pindler. The new company borrowed a Park Plaza Hotel-type emblem and soon the back-to-back initial “P”s became the first logo. With their two-man operation, the Pindlers began to contact the movie studios, both wardrobe and property departments, selling whatever was available in the post-war years.

1947 In July, Pindler & Pindler opened its first showroom and warehouse at 501 North Western Avenue in Los Angeles. A growing clientele was now demanding more product variety; closeout prints and casements were added to the Pindler inventory. Regular customers included MGM, Twentieth Century, RKO, Columbia, and Paramount.

1949 The first non-family member joined the firm the same year the showroom expanded. By mid-year, the second location that was occupied as a showroom and warehouse were moved to Third Street at Robertson Boulevard. This new locale established Pindler & Pindler as one of the founding firms of the Los Angeles interior design community.

1951 In a major marketing shift, Pindler & Pindler fabrics were now carried by a representative in San Francisco. This first expansion increased the firm’s visibility tremendously and established a growth pattern for the years to follow.

1954 The increased exposure demanded a continuity of fabric. Pindler & Pindler was among the first to offer decorators a continuous availability of merchandise.

1955 Following Matthew’s retirement, Carl purchased his father’s portion of the business and found himself at the helm of the young company. Matthew lived to be 97.

1962 Another move occurred, this time to 145 North Robertson, where the expanding firm could have a showroom and general offices on one floor and nearly 4,500 square feet of warehouse space above on the second floor. This same period brought a growth of printed fabrics and a wider range of upholstery product. By this time, stock had nearly reached 1,000 units.

1965 In keeping with the times, a new logo was developed by interlocking the familiar “P’s.” Public image was enhanced with the introduction of green and white sample books and tags. These colors were to serve as a trademark for the next fifteen years.

1971 In September, Pindler & Pindler moved their offices and warehouse to Ince Boulevard in Culver City, having outgrown Robertson Boulevard (which became a larger showroom). The new warehouse boasted 13,000 square feet of space.

1972 Curt R. Pindler, Carl’s son, began regular work with the firm as the sales representative for the metroplex of Los Angeles.

1973 Additional space was already needed in Culver City to accommodate increased inventory and staff. Seven thousand more feet was added to bring the total to 20,000 square feet. Costa Mesa was the location tapped to be the next Pindler full-service showroom to assist the interior designer in their fabric selections.

1974 Curt joined the management portion of the firm and was elevated to Vice President. His art background and fabric training would enable him to become the stylist for the firm.

1975 After twenty-four years of representation in San Francisco, Pindler & Pindler opened its own showroom and operated with its own staff from the new Galleria.

1977 The third Pindler & Pindler showroom opened its doors and began operation in San Diego on October 1, 1977.

1978 Additional expansion saw the establishment of a showroom to serve Orange County in Newport Beach.

1979 By now, the firm had grown too large to house inventory in Culver City. New corporate headquarters and warehouse facilities were designed and constructed in Redondo Beach. During the fall, Pindler & Pindler moved into the new 55,000 square foot building. In the same year, a new showroom was established for Orange County in Costa Mesa and the first Pindler & Pindler showroom opened in Seattle. The company now operated five of its own showrooms along the West Coast.

1980 The rapid expansion and high visibility called for a new corporate image; a new logo was implemented (still being used to this date) and plans were being drawn for a complete update for all showrooms.

1981 The January Market saw the unveiling of Pindler & Pindler’s new public image with the reopening of the San Francisco showroom. Reconstruction had taken four months and $75,000 to complete and ushered in a new, sleek Italianate look.

1982 The sixth Pindler & Pindler showroom was completed and occupied at the Southwest Interior Design Center in Phoenix, AZ. The look followed the pattern set in San Francisco nine months earlier and established Pindler & Pindler as the first showroom in Arizona with a neon-high-tech look.

1983 Expansion occurred in Seattle as a new showroom was built and put on-line in the Design Center Northwest. The 145 North Robertson building was completely redesigned and became the “flagship” of all Pindler & Pindler showrooms as the construction boom continued.

1984 The most recent showroom completion is at the Design Center South in Laguna Niguel. Opened in the spring, Orange County is now serviced from a showroom displaying the full range of Pindler & Pindler fabrics, wall coverings, and vinyls.

1988 Carl Pindler, President of Pindler & Pindler, Inc. died in May leaving his son, Curt Pindler, to take over as President. Curt had been actively involved in the company’s management, as well as product development, giving the company its direction for the last 20 years.

1989 The Los Angeles showroom, which is the company’s “flagship” showroom moved to The Pacific Design Center. This year also saw the further expansion of Pindler’s industry presence in the Washington, DC and Houston markets with the opening of these showrooms.

1991 Opening a full-service showroom in Dallas was the next step in the Pindler master plan to bring fine decorative product to the professional interior designer.

1992 Another showroom was added to the Pindler roster this year. Opening the Chicago operation enabled Pindler to have a very viable presence in a major market.

1993 Pindler & Pindler, Inc. moves the corporate office and warehouse to a state of the art facility in Moorpark, California.

1994 The Florida showroom was opened to the delight of the interior design trade. Pindler had arrived in the Southeast with its unique color perspective and style. This location also afforded Pindler the opportunity to further develop its South American business.

1996 This year witnessed the continued growth of Pindler with the opening of the Philadelphia showroom.

1997 The Chicago showroom moved to a larger space in The Merchandise Mart to accommodate the ever-growing scope of the Pindler line.

1998 The introduction of the Hearst Castle Collection in March of this year was extremely successful. The interior designer acknowledged the panache of this exclusive collection as evidenced by strong sales. This licensing agreement lent Pindler the inspiration to develop products that were commensurate with the best boutique fabric houses in both the United States and Europe.

1999 Expansion of the Pindler showroom line up continued with the opening of Atlanta and Minneapolis, as well as the relocation of Washington, DC to a larger space.

2001 Pindler’s growth continued with the opening of a showroom in New York City and Troy, Michigan. Also added to our roster was an agent showroom in Charlotte, North Carolina.

2003 The launch of our Newport Mansions Collection occurred in New York City to an enthusiastic audience of magazine editors and interior designers. Curt Pindler presented the exclusive fabrics with a prelude by the Preservation Society of Newport County, Rhode Island’s curator. The unprecedented six-year licensing agreement with Newport has endeared Pindler to the professional interior designer offering them one-stop shopping for unique, color forward product.

2005 Pindler & Pindler introduced the Signature Exclusive Hearst Castle Indoor/Outdoor Sunbrella Collection® in the spring of 2005.

The 4th addition to our Signature Exclusive Hearst Castle Collection® launched in the fall of 2005 to rave reviews. Pindler continues to tell the story of William Randolph Hearst’s passion for all things beautiful through the 22 new designs that comprise the addition. Pindler also added new colorways to one of our best-selling Hearst patterns.

2007 Pindler celebrated its 60th anniversary with the launch of two licensed collections.

The Signature Exclusive Hearst Castle Trim Collection was added to the line in the spring of 2007. This exquisite collection of trims was designed to coordinate with our acclaimed Signature Exclusive Hearst Castle Fabric Collection. Thirteen patterns are being offered in ten classic colorways. This collection exemplifies a delicate mix of past, present, and future style.

The Signature Exclusive Newport Mansions Doris Duke Collection was launched in the summer of 2007. This ensemble was inspired by the exquisite art, antiques, furnishings, and global treasures found in Doris Duke’s Rough Point, Rhode Island estate. The dramatic collection honors Miss Duke’s timeless sense of elegance and eclectic nature. With a combination of bold colorations, vivid patterns, and elegant motifs, this collection will inspire.

2008 Pindler’s Signature Exclusive Doris Duke Trim Collection launched in the winter of 2008. This gorgeous assortment was designed to complement the existing Signature Exclusive Doris Duke Collection. Fourteen different trim styles are offered in eight fashionable colorways. This ensemble is an exquisite mix of eclectic sophistication and timeless elegance.

Pindler & Pindler also introduced its newest category of sustainable eco-friendly fabrics, Pindler Green, in the winter of 2008. Pindler Green fabrics are woven with 100% pure and natural certified organic cotton and was designed for the discerning customer who is making the choice to be environmentally responsible without having to sacrifice style.

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