When was Link Taylor furniture made?
1949
Link-Taylor, a model factory, was built in 1949-50. Young-Hinkle started in 1962, Dixie-Linwood was built in 1972, and Wicker by Henry Link began in 1984. For nearly half a century, Mr. Link was the man at the helm, and Dixie grew and spread to become the largest manufacturer of bedroom furniture in the world.
Is Henry Link Furniture still in business?
The company, now Lexington, still owns the Link brand and last marketed it several years ago. The Henry Link Corp. dates back to 1964 and was considered the first company to produce casual wicker home furnishings.
Who is Henry Link?
Henry Talmadge Link (b. 1889 d.1983) had been a banker in Lexington, N.C., and New York before he organized Dixie Furniture Company in 1936 with 90 employees. In 1940, after visits to automobile factories in Detroit, he equipped Dixie Furniture Company with motorized conveyors.
What kind of furniture does Dixie furniture make?
DIXIE FURNITURE Casa Bonita Collection Mediterranean 70″ Triple Door Dresser ROUND BED!! Dixie Furniture Company Midcentury modern bed frame box and mattress MAHOGANY SERPENTINE TALL CHEST / DRESSER BY DIXIE CO.
Is there a Dixie furniture store in Lexington KY?
I can tell you that I frequent antique & used furniture stores, & have unfortunately never come across any Dixie pieces in my area of Lexington, Ky. Maybe I just have bad timing. Dixie Furniture (the manufacturer) – Founded in 1901 by Henry Link and several others in Lexington, NC.
Where are the Dixie furniture stores in Charleston SC?
Dixie Furniture (the manufacturer) is not related to & should not be confused with the Dixie Furniture Company (which are stores that just sell furniture, not make it), located in Charleston, SC. Their first store opened in 1946. Dixie Furniture Stores are located in Charleston, N. Charleston, & Waterboro, SC.
When did Dixie furniture start making mahogany furniture?
I did some research in September of 2015 (see the history below), & currently have two similar bedroom suites, one from 1941, the other from the 1950’s (much darker/redder), both of mine are most likely mahogany veneer. Your bed is identical to one that I have that was purchased in 1941 by my parents.
What kind of furniture did the Dixie Company make?
Dixie made some furniture that was white lacquer and also white grey lacquer. They were part of the Dixie Hepplewhite and the Dixie Chinoiserie Greek Key White Lacquered collection. Your tables look like they belonged to this collection and not the first one I listed. The style matches this collection and could easily be part of it.
Dixie Furniture (the manufacturer) is not related to & should not be confused with the Dixie Furniture Company (which are stores that just sell furniture, not make it), located in Charleston, SC. Their first store opened in 1946. Dixie Furniture Stores are located in Charleston, N. Charleston, & Waterboro, SC.
What’s the price of a Dixie bedroom set?
Antique Mahogany Dixie Furniture Bedroom Set! Known as a Two over Three circa 1960’s. present condition $75.00 Dollars. I have found that the item is worth what someone is willing to pay. Helps if there is knowlege of it in your community. A local auctioneer educated me on my pieces and shared typical going prices.
What’s the original color of a Dixie end table?
It is very possible that the end tables here original color are white. Dixie made some furniture that was white lacquer and also white grey lacquer. They were part of the Dixie Hepplewhite and the Dixie Chinoiserie Greek Key White Lacquered collection. Your tables look like they belonged to this collection and not the first one I listed.
