Henry Link Split Reed Wicker and Bamboo Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 3 Pieces

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Henry Link Split Reed Wicker and Bamboo Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, 3 Pieces

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A pair of Henry Link wicker lounge chairs with single ottoman. Sculptural design, structurally very solid. Upholstery is in good condition with some wear, foam is soft and comfortable. Original white-washed finish. Ottoman measures 24"W 24"L 17.5"H (including cushion). 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. This introduced the industry to mass production, which changed the way furniture assembly lines moved the product through the plant. His first introduction was a five-piece mahogany suite which, with a few minor changes and additions, was still in the product line as late as 1986. One million pieces had been manufactured by 1960. A man of great business acumen, he early associated himself with his nephew, J. Smith Young, and son-in-law, E. Bruce Hinkle. 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. A man of vision, Henry Link accompanied then governor of North Carolina, Luther Hodges, to Europe in the 1950s in search of business for the furniture industry. "We have had many fine men in the industrial life of Lexington, N.C., but we have not produced any greater than Henry T. Link. His business achievements, moral influence, philanthropy, and community leadership make his life a hallmark of success." (L.A. Martin, News Historian) He was inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame in 1998. Source: American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame.

Creator:
Henry Link (Maker)
Dimensions:
Height: 28 in (71.12 cm)Width: 28.25 in (71.76 cm)Depth: 28 in (71.12 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 3
Style:
Organic Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Wicker
Period:
Late 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
20th Century
Condition:
Minor scuffing, older re-upholstery in good condition with mild wear.
Seller Location:
Fulton, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU5539221768382

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Henry Link

Although Henry Link is best known for his high-quality wicker dressers, desks, chairs and other seating, the designer and entrepreneur was also a key figure in revolutionizing America’s furniture industry and moving it toward mass production during the early 20th century.

Born in 1889, Link studied at Yadkin College and began his career as a banker in Lexington, North Carolina and New York before taking leadership of the Dixie Furniture Company in 1936. Established in 1901, the small company initially became known for its production of oak and walnut bedroom furniture. However, with Link at the helm, the company grew following a merger with the Elk Furniture Company.

In 1940, Link visited Henry Ford’s automobile plant in Detroit, Michigan where he became inspired by the factory’s assembly process. Upon his return to Lexington, Link installed automatic conveyors and mass-production techniques at Dixie.

To facilitate Dixie Furniture Company’s exponential growth, four separate divisions were created in the 1950s and 1960s, including Henry Link Furniture. Although the Link collection was initially known for its line of girls’ bedroom furniture, it expanded with a range of styles — from striking reproductions of French Provincial furniture to Polynesian-inspired designs. By the 1970s, Link’s division was among the first in America to popularize casual wicker furnishings such as bohemian-chic dressers, side tables, end tables and center tables. Among Link’s other popular designs were chinoiserie “Mandarin” cabinets, Chinese Chippendale accent chairs and bamboo dining room chairs.

In 1987, the Dixie Furniture Company and its divisions — including Henry Link Furniture — were bought by the Masco Corporation and renamed Lexington Furniture Industries. Meanwhile, Link was posthumously inducted into the American Home Furnishings Hall of Fame in 1998.

Today, Link’s pieces are highly coveted by interior designers and avid collectors of mid-century modern wicker and rattan furniture.

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