Lenoir Chair Company History

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Lenoir chair company history. From this first factory the furniture industry developed into an industry that would supply thousands of jobs to people not only in lenoir but also in the western north carolina region. When broyhill started producing their premier lines brasilia sculptra saga etc those lines were made in the lenoir furniture factory. I have the exact same table and chairs 6 chairs 4 standard 2 end with arms. Lenoir empire furniture serves the surrounding areas of johnson city tn.
1926 as the lenoir chair company employees. Lenoir empire furniture has a store location in johnson city tn. In the decades since their product range has evolved into an assortment of timeless designs drawn from significant periods and places and from the talents of some of the world s most respected designers. I have 4 no cal 4319 chais great shape retro green 100 10.
Lenoir furniture was followed by broyhill fairfield bernhardt and kincaid furniture companies. Lenoir was established in 1841 and incorporated in 1851. I just bought 4 cane back chairs by lenoir chair company with the same number. 2511 wood household furniture.
Began one hundred years ago in hickory north carolina with a single product and a simple vision. In 1926 thomas brother james opened the lenoir chair company under the broyhill furniture umbrella to specifically focus on upholstery both of broyhill pieces and others. I know the chairs have been re covered just curious as to age. Much of broyhill s early success pinned on their quality construction and solid wood furniture.
His restored home fort defiance is a tourist attraction. I bought them at a thrift store in oakland ca. The product was a made to order dining chair. Any idea as to a time frame for this set.
The original settlement of lenoir was known as tucker s barn after a tucker family that settled on the north side. 2512 upholstered household furniture company history. In 1889 the lenoir furniture company was formed. Broyhill furniture industries inc.
John mathias bernhardt founder america was beginning to take shape in 1860 when the bernhardt family moved to the western north carolina town of lenoir. Is a leading american manufacturer of medium priced wood and upholstered household furniture. Two are arm chairs with a bow and flower decoration carved on the top part of the chair. The company s history spanning more than 125 years is a story of pioneer spirit of opportunities recognized and realized in spite of obstacles.
Many of north carolina s forests provided the original raw materials for. The city was named for revolutionary war general and early north carolina statesman william lenoir who settled north of present day lenoir.