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.
Find vintage Henry Link case pieces and storage cabinets, tables and seating on 1stDibs.
Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6
By Henry Link
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chippendale Style Mahogany Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Henry Link - Set of 6. Item features (2) Armchairs, (4) Side chairs, orig...
Mahogany
$3,036Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Fine Set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This fine set of 8 Chippendale Style Ball and Claw Dining Chairs represents the timeless elegance and enduring craftsmanship of one of the ...
Mahogany
Set of 12 Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality set of twelve (10 + 2 arms) late 19th century mahogany Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs, each having wo...
Mahogany
$4,995 / set
H 40.5 in W 24.5 in D 19 in
Eight New Mahogany Chippendale Ball and Claw Dining Chairs by Leighton Hall
By Leighton Hall Furniture
Located in Suwanee, GA
These are new traditional ball and claw Chippendale mahogany dining chairs. Their design was inspired by the English Chippendale dining chairs...
Mahogany
$3,600 / set
H 42.5 in W 24.5 in D 26 in
Set of 8 Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs with Plaid Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Milford, NH
A fine set of eight mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs, including two assembled upholstered arm chairs and six matching side chairs, all with plaid green and white upholstery. ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 8 Chippendale style Mahogany Dining Room Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Set of 8 Chippendale style mahogany dining room chairs, circa 1920's. With a carved cupids bow crest rail, a pierced back splat with swag c...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$28,000 / set
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 19 in
Eight English Chippendale Mahogany Dining Chairs with Ball & Claw Feet, C. 1820
Located in Charleston, SC
Set of Eight English Chippendale style mahogany dining chairs with acanthus carved splat back, gardrooned carved skirt, acanthus carved knee, removable leather seats, and resting on ...
Leather, Mahogany
Set 6 Irish Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 6 mahogany Irish Chippendale style dining chairs Circa 1900 These chairs are raised upon cabriole front legs with boldly carved ball and claw feet and carved acanthus leaves t...
Mahogany
$2,770 / set
H 38.75 in W 21.5 in D 23 in
Set of 4 Vintage English Mahogany Chippendale Style Dining Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a set of 4 Mahogany Chippendale style dining chairs from England. They are finely carved and have ball and claw feet. They have a nice upholstery. Set includes 1 arm chair ...
Mahogany
$997Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
1800's English Oak Ball Claw Chippendale Dining Chairs Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Velvet, Oak
Set of Six Irish Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is an elegant set of six mahogany Irish Chippendale dining chairs. The set is comprised of two arm and four side chairs with ornat...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set 10 Chippendale Dining Chairs Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
You are viewing a set of Chippendale style dining chairs in mahogany The set consists of two arm chairs and 8 side chairs We have various dining tables to match if you are looking fo...
Mahogany
Set of Ten English Chippendale Style Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fine set of ten English mahogany dining chairs made in the style and manner of Thomas Chippendale. The chairs have delicate mahogany frames decorated in the rococo taste. The set con...
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of Four Vintage Rustic Rattan Dining Armchairs by Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
A beautiful set of four vintage rattan dining armchairs by Henry Link, showcasing classic British Colonial and coastal design. These chairs feature gracefully scrolled rattan arms, h...
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Cerused Henry Link Dining Chairs, Set of 10
By Henry Link
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Coastal Henry Link dining chairs. Gorgeous cerused finish with a chic wave design. A large set of 10 perfect for big families. Can b...
Rattan
1970s Cerused Reeded Pencil Bamboo Chairs By Henry Link - S/4
By Henry Link
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a nice set of cerused reeded pencil bamboo chairs by Henry Link. The upholstery is vintage but in very good condition. The chairs are marked.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four McGuire Style Cerused Rattan Lounge Dining Chairs
By Henry Link
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Mid-century set of four bamboo rattan dining chairs or lounge chairs produced by Henry Link in the manner and style of McGuire....
Fabric, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
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H 36 in W 23 in D 26 in
Set of Four Midcentury Sculptural Split Reed Rattan Dining Chairs by Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome set of four split reed rattan chairs made by Henry Link in the 1980s. These chairs are extremely well made with the highest of quali...
Bamboo, Rattan, Reed
Set of Six Provincial Mahogany Dining Chairs by Henry Link
By Henry Link
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Carved mahogany dining chairs made in the French Provincial style by Henry Link. Featuring a shell accented crest with vasiform back splat and supported by cabriole legs. Easy update...
Fabric, Mahogany