Henry Link Desks

American

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.

Creator: Henry Link

Hollywood Regency Vintage Henry Link Faux Bamboo Desk Hutch

$1,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

Hollywood Regency Vintage Henry Link Faux Bamboo Desk Hutch

By Henry Link

Located in Baltimore, MD

Attractive vintage faux bamboo Henry Link Bali Hai desk with light up top hutch circa 1960s. Crafted by the Henry Link Trading Co. from the Bali Ha...

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1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Henry Link Desks

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Metal

Henry Link Furniture Ornate and Partial Gilt Lighted Hutched Desk

$2,895

Henry Link Furniture Ornate and Partial Gilt Lighted Hutched Desk

By Henry Link

Located in Germantown, MD

Henry Link Furniture Ornate and Partial Gilt lighted Hutched Desk Measures 46" in width, 18" in depth and 75" in height. Desk top is 30" in height with 24" knee clearance. Hutch is ...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Henry Link Desks

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Hardwood, Paint

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Desk with Tortoise Finish, 1970s

$3,155

H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in

Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Desk with Tortoise Finish, 1970s

Located in Antwerp, BE

A highly decorative Hollywood Regency desk in the Palm Beach manner, featuring a faux bamboo frame with a richly variegated tortoiseshell finish. The rectangular top is inset with wo...

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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Henry Link Desks

Materials

Brass

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

$2,695

H 82 in W 36 in D 18.5 in

Henredon Georgian Walnut Drop Front Secretary Desk With Bookcase Hutch

By Henredon

Located in South Bend, IN

A beautiful Georgian or Queen Anne style bureau with drop front secretary desk and bookcase hutch top By Henredon USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous figured walnut, with original bra...

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Henry Link Desks

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Brass

Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"

$1,200

H 70 in W 28 in D 19 in

Vintage Early American Style Petite Maple Lift Top Secretary Desk & Hutch 70"

Located in Dayton, OH

1960s American Country Diminutive Desk & Hutch. Made from maple with a lift top writing desk topped by a large backsplash with shelves and draw...

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Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Henry Link Desks

Materials

Brass

Henry Link Bali Hai Faux Bamboo Highboy Dresser, 1970s

$1,200

H 47 in W 34 in D 19.5 in

Henry Link Bali Hai Faux Bamboo Highboy Dresser, 1970s

By Henry Link

Located in Raymondville, TX

A vintage Palm Beach regency faux bamboo highboy dresser by Henry Link from the Bali Hai collection of the 1970's. It features five framed drawers with patinated bronze handles and r...

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Henry Link Desks

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Bronze

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk

$3,347

H 29.5 in W 48 in D 26 in

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture Regency Burlwood Writing Desk This desk measures: 48 wide x 26 deep x 29.5 high, with a chair clearance of 24.5 inches We take our photos in a controlled lighting s...

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Late 20th Century American Regency Henry Link Desks

Materials

Burl

Century Furniture Faux Bamboo Demilune Walnut Library Desk

$1,900

H 29.5 in W 50 in D 23.5 in

Century Furniture Faux Bamboo Demilune Walnut Library Desk

Located in Pasadena, TX

This demilune shaped back desk is made by Century Furniture. The desk is made of walnut and has faux bamboo legs.

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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Henry Link Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk

$2,450

H 32.25 in W 36 in D 20 in

Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The Vintage Boho 19th Century Carved Bamboo Writing Desk epitomizes American style with its intricate bamboo carvings and artisanal craftsmanship. This unique piece blends vintage ch...

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Late 19th Century American Antique Henry Link Desks

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Wood

Slim Profile 1970s Shaker Style Pine Desk and Hutch + Glass Doors, 2 Pieces

$1,235

H 77.75 in W 40 in D 30 in

Slim Profile 1970s Shaker Style Pine Desk and Hutch + Glass Doors, 2 Pieces

Located in Round Top, TX

Charming two-piece, pine desk + hutch with Shaker proportions. Natural, oiled finish with simple brass hardware and two round, white porcelain pulls to glass front doors. Very good o...

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Mid-20th Century American Shaker Henry Link Desks

Materials

Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Style Walnut Desk

$1,615

H 29 in W 68.5 in D 28 in

Baker Furniture French Provincial Style Walnut Desk

Located in Astoria, NY

Baker Furniture French Provincial Style Walnut Desk, with two drawers on cabriole legs, "Baker Furniture" label to interior drawer. 29" H x 68.5" W x 28" D. Provenance: From a New ...

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20th Century French Provincial Henry Link Desks

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Walnut

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

$2,250

H 30 in W 40 in D 22 in

Vintage Regency Drexel Writing Desk

By Drexel

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A masterpiece of classic design, this vintage writing desk by renowned maker Drexel embodies the grace and sophistication of the French Provincial style. The desk's exquisite silhoue...

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Late 20th Century American French Provincial Henry Link Desks

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Brass

Baker Furniture Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk

$6,495

H 30.25 in W 72.25 in D 42.25 in

Baker Furniture Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Furniture Campaign Style Leather Top Partners Desk This desk measures: 72.25 wide x 42.25 deep x 30.25 high, with a chair clearance of 24.25 inches We take our photos in a co...

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Late 20th Century American Campaign Henry Link Desks

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Kneehole Desk by Sligh

$1,600

H 29.25 in W 46 in D 23 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Kneehole Desk by Sligh

By Sligh Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Campaign Style Kneehole Desk by Sligh. Item fea...

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Mid-20th Century Regency Henry Link Desks

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Faux Bamboo, Formica, Wood

Henry Link desks for sale on 1stDibs.

Henry Link desks are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Henry Link desks, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks by Henry Link were created in the modern style in united states during the late 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks by Knoll, and Florence Knoll. Prices for Henry Link desks can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,895 and can go as high as $2,895, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,895.

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Questions About Henry Link Desks

How do I identify Henry Link furniture?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Henry Link furniture, check inside drawers, on bases and backs and in other inconspicuous areas for a maker's mark. Most pieces crafted by the American furniture maker will be marked with Link's name, or that of the Dixie Furniture Company, and the style of these markings can help you date a Henry Link piece. You can compare images of Henry Link hallmarks on trusted online resources to any you find on your 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 the United States 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. For assistance identifying your piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. Shop a variety of Henry Link furniture on 1stDibs.
How old is Henry Link furniture?
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1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
Henry Link Furniture was established in the early 1960s. 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. When he visited Henry Ford’s automobile plant in Detroit, Michigan, Link became inspired by the factory’s assembly process. Upon his return to Lexington, Link installed automatic conveyors and mass-production techniques at the Dixie Furniture Company, which he was leading as of 1936. To facilitate Dixie Furniture Company’s exponential growth, four separate divisions were created in the 1950s and 1960s, including Henry Link Furniture. The company was purchased by Michigan’s Masco Corporation in 1987. Find vintage Henry Link Furniture on 1stDibs.
How do you clean Henry Link wicker?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
To clean Henry Link wicker furniture, combine warm water and mild dish soap in a bucket. Moisten a soft cloth with the soapy water and wipe the piece clean. Then, use a clean damp cloth to wipe away the soap. Finish by drying with a third soft cloth. On 1stDibs, find a range of Henry Link wicker furniture.
Is Henry Link Furniture still in business?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
No, Henry Link Furniture is no longer in business. In 1987, the Dixie Furniture Company and its divisions, including Henry Link Furniture, were bought by the Masco Corporation and renamed Lexington Furniture Industries. The company's founder, Henry Link, was a key figure in revolutionizing the American furniture industry and moving it toward mass production during the early 20th century. Shop a collection of Henry Link furniture on 1stDibs.

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