Introduction

Comfort, Function and Style—for 127 Years

For 127 years, Friedrich has been in the business of making people more comfortable.

Today the company is known for manufacturing premium room air conditioning and cooling/heating products, but back in 1883, Friedrich’s founders were first interested in designing furniture from the horns of longhorn cattle. The curves of the horns formed chairs and settees that were not only popular as Texas home décor but also served as functional, comfortable pieces of furniture.

Collections of the Friedrich longhorn furniture are housed in the San Antonio Museum of Art and the historic Buckhorn Saloon and Museum. Started by Ed Friedrich’s brother, Albert, the Buckhorn Saloon was frequented in its heyday by such notables as Teddy Roosevelt and the Rough Riders.

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