Since 1902

Charles Edward Gerken and John R. Galpin became partners and founded Galpin & Gerken, an upholstery company specializing in repairing and reupholstering furniture. The company was located on Washington Street in Toledo, Ohio.

COLOR TRENDS

Norwalk identifies emerging textile trends to share these inspired themes with you.


Ebony and Emerald

Sophisticated color blocking of jet-black Ebony and rich green Emerald creates a bold statement. Crisp white accents help set a cheeky vibe.  And while not complex in hue, this adventurous trio addresses head-on, home décor’s current exploration of all shades of green. Together they create a lively and verdant mix.

  1. SUGARSHACK
    SUGARSHACK
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  2. BELLINI
    BELLINI
    As low as $0.00
  3. MEMPHIS
    MEMPHIS
    As low as $0.00
  1. ZANE
    ZANE
    As low as $0.00
  1. BYRON
    BYRON
    As low as $0.00
  2. ENDLESS DAISIES
    ENDLESS DAISIES
    As low as $0.00
  3. AMARA
    AMARA
    As low as $0.00
  4. OPULENT
    OPULENT
    As low as $0.00

Rajasthan

  1. FIBRE
    FIBRE
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  2. SULLANA
    SULLANA
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  1. FAR HILLS
    FAR HILLS
    As low as $0.00
  2. BIANCA
    BIANCA
    As low as $0.00
  1. ANKARA
    ANKARA
    As low as $0.00
  2. BUKHARA
    BUKHARA
    As low as $0.00
  3. CORDOVAN
    CORDOVAN
    As low as $0.00
  1. SKEDADDLE
    SKEDADDLE
    As low as $0.00
  2. MYRIAD
    MYRIAD
    As low as $0.00
  3. ANKARA
    ANKARA
    As low as $0.00

Known as India’s “Pink City” Rajasthan is a rich mix of every shade of clay, from adobe to brick, or terra cotta to mud. These earthy hues cast a shade over the city, and bath it in a perpetual natural glow. Though on the edge of India’s great Thar desert, this maharajah’s capital is blessed with abundant foliage of silver sage, palm, and aloe. For October 2023 Norwalk presents these hues in a maximalist mix our more traditional frame styles.

Cicada

Reflections of Summer’s sounds inspired us with this tranquil combination of watery blues. Calm shades of sky, powder, and artic blues infuse this look with a stillness that is only interrupted by a punch of raspberry, or the pistachio of a cicada’s wing.

  1. EVERETT
    EVERETT
    As low as $0.00
  1. GATLINBURG
    GATLINBURG
    As low as $0.00
  2. CALM RIVER
    CALM RIVER
    As low as $0.00

Ivory & Onyx

  1. FEATHERDOWN
    FEATHERDOWN
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  1. LOWELL
    LOWELL
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  2. CANEROUS
    CANEROUS
    As low as $0.00
  1. UP CYCLE
    UP CYCLE
    As low as $0.00

Decorative schemes that feature shades of black and white, accented with a bold third color, are chic, modern, and endlessly flexible. For Spring 2023 Norwalk is featuring several vignettes that explore the variations of this theme. Anchored with base cloths of snow and charcoal, salt and licorice, or ivory and onyx, each group gets its rosy color punch from a dash of flamingo, cameo, or blush. Furniture in these vignettes tends toward the contemporary, while Cocteau-esque smiling faces add a major touch of whimsy.

Sand Dunes

Summer is just around the corner, as our hearts turn to thoughts of distant beaches. In these groupings Norwalk features base cloths in taupe, khaki, and biscuit. These deepened ecru shades are a rising trend in home furnishings as the pallet warms away from the cooler greys and bright whites. Supporting our beachy theme, accent colors of cerulean, pine green, Aegean blue, and even a touch of lilac add vibrancy to the mix. Look for the introduction of a super fun giant-wale corduroy in these groups.

  1. GRANDE
    GRANDE
    As low as $0.00
  1. SUMMER STORM
    SUMMER STORM
    As low as $0.00
  2. TAXI
    TAXI
    As low as $0.00
  1. SIESTA KEY
    SIESTA KEY
    As low as $0.00

Magic Mushroom

  1. MAISEL
    MAISEL
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  1. AMBER
    AMBER
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  2. DAVISON
    DAVISON
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  3. OPULENT
    OPULENT
    As low as $0.00

Nature derived color tones are a decidedly rising trend. We’ve seen shades of clay, green, and brown all moving forward in home furnishings décor. For Spring 2023 we’re showing three vignettes that explore the deeper tones of mocha, shitake, and oyster for an earthy color mix.  Boucle and chenille constructions add texture and a soft hand to these groups. Dark obsidian gives boundary and definition to these deep neutral tones, while touches of dove grey lighten the decorative pallet.

Blue Stone

The many shades of blue are perennially popular for home décor. For Spring 2023 we are featuring blues that are anchored with a soft grey undertone. Slate blue, harbor blue, and ice blue are all descriptive names that describe not only the color, but the restful, tranquil tone of these hues.  Perfect for a Zen vibe, these shades of blue are equally at home in a bedroom or quiet sitting room. On-trend coral accents give a touch of deeper color and energy to these groups, while tigers, butterflies, and happy faces add a “smile” to each of these vignettes.  

  1. BOCA
    BOCA
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  2. CRUISE
    CRUISE
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  3. BEAU VISAGE
    BEAU VISAGE
    As low as $0.00
  1. ARDEN
    ARDEN
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  2. MAYA
    MAYA
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  3. JOYBIRD
    JOYBIRD
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  1. NOMADIC TRIANGLE
    NOMADIC TRIANGLE
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  2. SALOON
    SALOON
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Haberdashery


Shades of Camel and Caramel have been a home furnishing rising trend for several years. For Fall 2022, Norwalk Furniture introduces a menswear element into this rich color family. By adding classic wool plaids and tartan fabric patterns, and accenting the secondary colorways with luxe grey flannel and gingerbread browns, the whole collection takes on a warm, earthy, and familiar vibe. Think “Ralph” and “Polo” and you’ll understand why this trend story is at once fresh, yet comfortably familiar.

  1. MIKADO
    MIKADO
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  2. MORRISON
    MORRISON
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  3. MCINNIS
    MCINNIS
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  4. ANDERSON
    ANDERSON
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  5. EDMUND
    EDMUND
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  1. ZANE
    ZANE
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  1. ZIZAN
    ZIZAN
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  2. STALLONE
    STALLONE
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Intersections


We are all familiar with the hues of Spa Blue, and Sea Green, but for Fall 2022, Norwalk Furniture combines these hues into a spa-green collection of fabrics that are conspicuously restful and serene. Soft verdant color tones and organic shaped fabric patterns merge in a tranquil mix that features celadon, shagreen, and chive greens. They are accented with robin’s egg and Tiffany blue coordinates, and grounded with dove grey, for a color story that is decidedly restful and calming.

  1. JENNIE
    JENNIE
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  1. KIKKAN
    KIKKAN
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  1. JUNIGARDEN
    JUNIGARDEN
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  2. SCENIC LOOK
    SCENIC LOOK
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Peacoat


For many years the classic Navy/White color combination has been an American favorite. For Fall 2022 Norwalk Furniture updates this look with accents of black and leather complements. The inclusion of midnight indigo design elements offset the white background colors in a very dramatic way. And they give the look a dramatic and rich atmosphere. Cobalt and sapphire leathers, and fabrics that feature graphic vanilla lines, add energy and movement to this undated timeless aesthetic.

  1. LIZETTE
    LIZETTE
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  2. GRANDE
    GRANDE
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  1. EVERETT
    EVERETT
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  1. FULLY LOADED
    FULLY LOADED
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  1. FLIGHT DECK
    FLIGHT DECK
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  2. GLITZ
    GLITZ
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