Founded in 1962, Crate and Barrel is a chain of department stores that provides houseware, furniture and home accessories. The chain s stores offer a variety of dinnerware, serving dishes, table linens, rugs, pillows, curtains and bath accessories. Its range of furniture includes tables, seats, umbrellas and chairs. Crate and Barrel s stores additionally provide drinkware and cookware, steak knives, and cocktails and beverages. The chain s stores also feature an assortment of corporate gifts, such as candle holders, photo coasters, cheese domes, decanters and pitchers. Crate and Barrel owns and operates more than 160 stores and employs over 7,000 associates throughout the United States. The chain maintains one of its stores in Austin, Texas.