Furniture makers and furniture companies often have a complex and fascinating story. We delve into the history of fine furniture companies, furniture stores and furniture craftsmen. Our articles here provide information about these furniture makers in an entertaining way!
When talking about fine furniture companies, many people have an opinion of who reigns supreme. We, too, have learned that there are certain companies and brands of furniture makers that simply do not ever let us down! Their furniture has strength, durability, special styles and quality. Indeed, not all vintage furniture is equal in this regards!
Of course, if you did not grow up with fine furniture, you might not have a great idea of what to look for in shopping for vintage furniture. We aim to help our readers make an educated decision when it comes to furniture. After all, fine furniture can and last a lifetime! Furthermore, vintage furniture usually builds on tradition. Thus the styles and designs often have timeless appeal.
A Brief History of Henkel Harris
Henkel Harris furniture is a furniture company that stresses construction, technique and classic styling over the “flavor of the moment” trends. The Winchester, Virginia furniture company was formed in 1945 with two families, the Henkel family and the Harris family, but it was eventually Mary Henkel who took the company to its level of fame and prominence in the 1960s.
Kittinger Furniture excels at the artistry of furniture making. If you, like us, have ever dabbled in refinishing vintage furniture, or painting a piece, prepare to feel really inadequate about your work. You know that moment, after you have sanded and stained and waxed and wow maybe after a week or so you stand back to admire your work, here comes the hard cold smack of truth, you are a kindergartner to these guys.
Stickley Furniture (A Brief History)
Ah Stickley… Ask Greg about Stickley furniture and he will most likely sigh loudly and take you on a long historical tour of one of our favorite makers. (Buckle your seatbelts, when we say long tour, we mean it!)
Statton Furniture Company (A Brief History)
Statton has a special place in our heart because the original Statton company is a family company and was formed so near to our little furniture store. Who knew Hagerstown MD had such a gem of a furniture maker!
Kling Furniture company was created as a collection of furniture companies in New York State. John Alexander Kling, an immigrant from Sweden, purchased several struggling furniture companies, starting with the Chautauqua Spring Bed & Lounge Company in Mayville, New York in 1911.
Most people recognize the name Ethan Allen furniture as one of the premier furniture brands in the United States. What is the history of Ethan Allen furniture.
The history of the Ethan Allen company reaches as far back as the 1930s when two brothers-in-law purchased a failing furniture company in Beecher Falls Vermont.
