EXHIBIT 23


                       CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS


We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration
Statements on Forms S-8 (Nos. 33-58396, 33-67218, 33-58797, 33-56721, 333-45402
and 333-59722) of Stanley Furniture Company, Inc. of our report dated January
25, 2003 relating to the consolidated financial statements and financial
statement schedule, which appears in this Form 10-K.


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP




Greensboro, North Carolina
February 13, 2003