Founded in 1962, Crate and Barrel is a chain of department stores that provide houseware, furniture and home accessories. The company offers 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 additionally provides drinkware and cookware, steak knives, and cocktails and beverages. The company also features 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 company maintains one of its stores in Washington D.C.