Record #:

24607

Author(s):

Tucker, John H.

Abstract:

The South Charlotte furniture business, Heritage Handcrafted, is owned by James Broyhill II, descendant of J.E. Broyhill who operated Broyhill Furniture Factories. This article includes the history of Broyhill Furniture Factories as well as how James came to opening Heritage Handcrafted.

Source:

Our State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 82 Issue 4, September 2014, p186-188, 190, 192, 194, 196, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Mecklenburg County--Industry; Furniture industry and trade; Furniture makers

Record #:

23863

Author(s):

Reardon, Melissa

Abstract:

Brian Boggs is leading the handmade furniture industry in Asheville, North Carolina. His goal is 'construction with a conscience,' as the woodworker focuses on using wood from locally felled trees and supports sustainable forestry management.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 7 Issue 2, March/April 2013, p56-61, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Woodwork; Furniture; Furniture makers; Woodworking

Record #:

30737

Author(s):

Green, Ann

Abstract:

For seven generations, Max Woody and his family have handcrafted chairs and other furniture in Marion, North Carolina. This article discusses their woodworking tradition and chairmaking techniques.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 42 Issue 1, Jan 2010, p16, por

Subject(s):

Furniture makers; Woodworking; Woodwork; Wood products

Record #:

24277

Author(s):

Maley, Frank

Abstract:

Sherrill Shaw helped run his father's company, Shaw Furniture Galleries, for 59 years until it went bankrupt as a result of turning the company over to Living.com Inc., a Texas-based company that sells furniture online.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 21 Issue 5, May 2001, p30-42, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture makers; Furniture industry and trade

Record #:

24302

Author(s):

Bamberger, Bill; Davidson, Cathy N.

Abstract:

This excerpt from 'Closing' details the closing of White Furniture Co., a century old furniture manufacturer in Mebane, North Carolina. The company had been sold to a conglomerate in 1993 and was then shut down, causing 203 people to lose their jobs. In the 1990s, this was a common situation, when Americans lost their jobs to layoffs, outsourcing, downsizing, buyouts, and off-shoring.

Source:

Business North Carolina (NoCar HF 5001 B8x), Vol. 18 Issue 9, September 1998, p24-31, il Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture; Furniture industry and trade--Mebane; Furniture makers; Furniture industry and trade

Record #:

27638

Author(s):

Beckerdite, Luke

Abstract:

New discoveries in Virginia and North Carolina furniture were made by researchers at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The construction, style, and histories of the signed furniture pieces identify them as products of Mardun V. Eventon from eastern Virginia.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 10 Issue 2, Nov 1984, p1-34, il, map, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture makers; Furniture

Record #:

27582

Author(s):

Snyder, John J.

Abstract:

John Shearer of Martinsburg, West Virginia is credited for the largest group of documented Chippendale furniture. Shearer’s furniture pieces are marked by unique stylistic qualities in design and ornamentation, Shearer’s signature, and numerous inscriptions. An 1801 desk-and-bookcase regarded as Shearer’s masterpiece is in collection at the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Source:

Journal of Early Southern Decorative Arts (NoCar N 6520 .J67), Vol. 5 Issue 1, May 1979, p1-25, il, bibl, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Furniture, Early American; Furniture makers; Design and ornaments