Four generations of doing right by people 

Since 1950, we’ve built this business on a simple belief: relationships matter more than transactions. We’re here for upholsterers who’ve chosen to own their time and build something meaningful.

An old, sepia-toned photo of Arnold Bjork
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In 1950, Arnold Bjork - Known around here as “Mr. B” - started Upholstery Supply Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan with a simple goal:

Create opportunity and a better life through hard work and a positive spirit. He was the kind of person who believed in doing things the right way--with honesty, enthusiasm, and genuine care for others.

That spirit still guides us today.

Four generations later, we’ve grown from a humble upholstery supply company into Greenhouse Fabrics, but the principles haven’t changed. We show up for our customers with open minds and full hearts. We celebrate the wins, learn from the tough moments, and treat every conversation like it matters--because it does.

We’re proud of where we’ve been and excited about where we’re going, grateful every day to grow alongside the upholsterers who make this work meaningful.

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From one Shop to Four Generations

Brooke Cornetet, CEO
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  • 1950
    Arnold Bjork starts Upholstery Supply Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The foundation is laid: treat people right, and they’ll keep coming back.
  • 1975 - 1976
    The business expands to five branches across the region. The family rebrands as Irvin Alan Fabrics, named after Arnold’s son-in-law Alan, who brought systems and engineering expertise to the growing operation.
  • 1997
    James Cornetet (Arnold’s grandson) acquires Greenhouse Fabrics in North Carolina - the furniture capital of the world. He merges Irvin Alan into the Greenhouse name, consolidating operations as distribution evolves. The principle remains: relationships built one conversation at a time.
  • 2017
    Brooke Cornetet becomes CEO, bringing fresh energy while honoring the values that built this company. The fourth generation takes the helm.
  • 2019
    Anna Elisabeth launches as our sister brand, expanding to serve interior designers with the same family values and high-touch service.
  • Now
    Celebrating 75 years in business. Still family-owned. Still showing up for craftspeople and doing what we love.

Our Values

These values represent how we work, how we show up, and how we’ve done business for 75 years.

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joy

We create work worth doing and relationships worth having. Joy shows up when systems work smoothly, when customers feel truly supported, and when we get to be part of someone else’s creative breakthrough.

abundance

We believe there’s always more--more possibility, more ways to serve, more potential to unlock. We share knowledge freely, provide samples at no cost, and invest in emerging talent because when our customers succeed, we all succeed.

ownership

We take responsibility for our craft, our customers, and our own growth. We own our decisions, communicate openly about problems and solutions, and never settle for “good enough” when excellence is possible.

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Fabric built for Real Life

From classic patterns  to contemporary textures, our fabrics are built to last generations while making your craftsmanship shine.

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