In 1950 STARK introduced a magnificent Rainbow X Plain Velvet weave Broadloom carpet for the first time in America, available from 12, 15, and 18 feet widths in 20 carefully researched colors. Woven to our specifications using the finest of dyes and blended yarns to give luster and durability.

Then, in July of 1957, STARK became the exclusive sole distributor in the United States of the “Petit Point Group” from La Place Clichy, Paris, France. STARK's introduction of this collection anticipated the American demand for the sophisticated European design carpet in a fresh palette. These carpets were faithful reproductions, by known French designers, of period pieces belonging to well known collections. They were mechanically woven to simulate European needlework in designs based on trellises and incorporating floral motifs

Founder of Stark Carpet Corp., died at his home in the Ritz Towers, in New York, November 16th. He was internationally recognized for his research and documentation of carpet design and for his discovery of craftsmen, in small carpet mills here and abroad. He was noted, also, for his work with young people, training and providing careers for them in the crafting of fine carpets. Nadia Stark, who was a fashion model in the 1930s, designed women's hats for several years before joining her husband, Arthur Stark, in running their burgeoning carpet business. Mrs. Stark was active in the operation of the company until illness forced her to retire in early 1992. Nadia Stark died on Tuesday, September 28, 1992. She was 81.

John and Steven Stark joined the company in 1971 and carried on Stark's tradition of always seeking beautiful carpets and weavings, new and old, from all over the world. The Stark brothers have built a two-showroom operation into a burgeoning multinational firm with 31 showrooms across the U.S. and in Europe, its own U.S. mill and manufacturing partnerships worldwide.

The acquisition of Old World Weavers from it's original founder Carl and Iris Apfel in 1992, launched Stark into fabric and wallcovering: the division grew to incorporate seven noted brands, among them Fonthill and Grey Watkins.

To handle the growing business at STARK, John and Steven Stark decided to move the majority of the inventory to a 158,000 s/f warehouse in Calhoun, Georgia. The Calhoun facility has expanded to just over 310,000 s/f encompassing three buildings. The expansion paved the way for the growth of the Rug Department and Broadloom Inventory Operation. The facility is also now the home of STARK's Accounts Receivable Department and other corporate departments.

STARK and Decorative Carpets merged their Los Angeles showrooms, offering the area’s design trade improved product selection and a new brand: Decorative Carpets by STARK.

In 2018 STARK continued to expand, launching the wholesale line Stark Studio Rugs. This line focuses on high-quality, accessibly priced floor coverings. STARK also launched a new STARK Hospitality & Contract division to meet the growing demand of designers who love using Stark's products for their contract projects.

In 2019, STARK opened the company's first showroom in China, based in Shenzen.

The acquisition of J&S Designer Showroom marks a continuation of STARK’s ongoing strategy to expand its physical footprint in key design communities across the country. Over the past four years, STARK has acquired Los Angeles-based showroom, Decorative Carpets to form a new brand, Decorative Carpets by STARK. Partnered with established flooring companies in Denver, CO, Little Silver, NJ and Southampton, NY. Most recently, STARK acquired Philadelphia flooring company, Beatrice & Martin Inc. in December of 2020, resulting in the formation of Beatrice & Martin by STARK.