In recognition of their relocation to a newly renovated space just across the hall, our latest Showroom Spotlight features Lion’s Den Interiors, located on Level 4 at our East Entrance. This move has provided even more room to explore Kim Johnston’s signature collection of richly detailed furnishings and high-end statement pieces – each one hand-selected to bring character, charm, and lasting beauty into your home.
Founder, Kim Johnston & her son, Michael
The Heart of Lion’s Den Interiors
For Kim, owner and founder of Lion’s Den Interiors, her passion for furniture runs deep. Raised around the Ethan Allen factory floor where her father worked long hours, Kim grew up surrounded by the scent of fresh wood and the familiar hum of craftsmanship. Her mother, Barbara, passed down her love of fine furniture and a fondness for lion statues – an influence that lives on in both the name and spirit of the store.
When Kim opened Lion’s Den Interiors in 1998, she dedicated the business to her mother’s memory and built it around the values that shaped her: quality, tradition, and an inherent eye for elegance. Today, those same values remain at the heart of the showroom’s carefully curated collection.
Carefully Curated
Specializing in traditional home furnishings, solid mahogany casegoods, and one-of-a-kind antiques, Lion’s Den Interiors is a destination for those that appreciate craftsmanship with a history and story. The gallery features finely inlaid tables, distinctive sideboards, hand-carved beds, and bronze-accented lighting – many of which are sourced directly from high-end market floor samples or small-lot manufacturer offerings that are no longer in production.
Inside, customers will find past market samples, estate finds, and discontinued pieces no longer made by premium brand names like Habersham, Maitland Smith, Theodore Alexander, and David Michael – each displayed with thoughtful styling and attention to detail. Kim’s signature touch is evident in every corner of her showroom, from the Baccarat crystal chandeliers to the burled wood secretary desks and petite leather-topped coffee tables. This is furniture that invites admiration and promises longevity. Each piece is a unique find – and with new arrivals displayed frequently, no two visits to Lion’s Den are ever the same.
See the New Showroom
Lion’s Den Interiors is a must-visit destination for anyone drawn to high-end, heirloom-quality designs. Whether you are furnishing a formal living space, creating a unique vignette, or searching for the perfect signature piece, Kim has mastered the art of helping you find something truly exceptional for your home or office.
Stop by on your next visit to Hickory Furniture Mart and experience a showroom, where every piece has a story worth telling.