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The story of the white furniture companya centuryold, familyowned. Founded by the white brothers of mebane, north carolina, the factory notably produced furnishings for the us government and the grove park inn. Up for auction is an exquisitely crafted midcentury modernchina cabinet, manufactured by the white furniture company of mebane, nc, inthe late1960s. Mebane is located between greensboro and durham, providing access to both the research triangle and the piedmont triad. White furniture company of mebane, nc, part 1 iris abbey. Former furniture building to become 157 apartments in. Home north carolina mebane the lofts at white furniture. I have just purchased a 3 piece bedroom set from an estate. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Find great deals on ebay for white furniture company and white furniture company mebane. The town was named for alexander mebane, an american revolutionary war general and member of the u. Founded by the white brothers of mebane, north carolina, the factory notably produced furnishings for. In its few years as owner of the white factory, hickory white pushed for increased productivity and speed at the expense of craftsmanship. The closing of the renowned white furniture company and the impact on mebane, nc, is the story of small towns and cities all over the country.
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If you are interested in reading my number 1 post of all time, head over to white furniture company of mebane, nc part 1. Founded by the white brothers of mebane, north carolina, the factory notably. On march 1, 2016 5 years later the lofts at white furniture opened. Bamberger and davidson relate a sadder tale, which is subtitled the life and death of an american factory. White furniture company factory, mebane, north carolina library. The first lacquer used for furniture was developed by dupont company.
The newly formed hickorywhite corporation closed the mebane factory in 1993. Melville trading company 7 west clay street mebane, nc 27302 9195635959. I have a handcarved, twopiece china set buffet base and china top made by white furniture company, mebane, nc. Encyclopedia of forlorn places mebane, north carolina. Oct 01, 2011 white furniture company, was a major american producer of hand crafted fine furniture for over a century, 18811993. White of mebane burled walnut italian provincial 48 lighted display china cabinet. Thanks to the attention these posts garnered, i still receive emails and comments from readers asking about the worth of white fine furniture pieces that they own, or wish to buy or sell. Mebane nc brochure catalog description is a vintage c. Mebane nc bedroom set delightful white furniture company. Macys book focuses on john bassett iii and his success at keeping vaughanbassett furniture company viable. Shop white furniture at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. The factory was incorporated as the whiterickel furniture company on 9 may 1896. White furniture company news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2017 learn how and. I live in philadelphia, pa and would be glad to provide more information and send a picture.
We ended up using duco lacquer until they quit making it. The white furniture company operated this factory in mebane north carolina from 1881 to 1993. Here, you can enjoy 21st century amenities with 19th century charm. White furniture company, was a major american producer of handcrafted fine furniture for over a century 18811993. Manufactured by the white furniture company, mebane, nc.
The white brothers started the company in 1881, the year the town. The factory was incorporated as the white rickel furniture company on 9 may 1896. White furniture company 1881 highway 70 between mebane. Lofts at white furniture 201 east center st mebane, nc. White furniture company facebook 50 likes no searches yet. The newly formed hickory white corporation closed the mebane factory in 1993. That economy is gone now, but finally something is ready to take its place at that same spot in downtown mebane. She retired from white furniture company after 30 years. The 8 best custom furniture makers in mebane, nc 2020 porch. White furniture company 1881 highway 70 between mebane and. Paul bumgarner, 90, of mebane died sunday, june 21st at the hospice home in burlington. Mebane, nc janet farthing norris, 85, of mebane, passed away october 24, 2018 at the presbyterian home of hawfields.
The white furniture company began in 1881 the same year the city of mebane, nc was incorporated. Charlotte to mebane 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car. The book shed some light on this american institution, but more on that below. He was a native of wilkes county, retired from white furniture company, a member of mebane. Bedroom set white furniture mebane, nc antique appraisal. Antique dresser repainted creamy white with blushdusty rosesalmon accents. Alamance county, mebane, north carolina pillpack by amazon pharmacy. Your medication, delivered learn more have a question. Furniture, bedding, sofas, dining rooms, accessories, lamps. Closing is the story of white furniture, but it can be read as a tale about any small industry in a rural southern town. We feature highend studio, one, two, and three bedroom historic lofts with brick walls, exposed wood columns, original large.
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The factory has been empty and deteriorating since white furniture went out of business in 1993. In its few years as owner of the white factory, hickorywhite pushed for increased productivity and speed at the expense of craftsmanship. French country walnut caned dining chairs by white of mebane. This historic building began as the white furniture company in 1881, and today the beautiful exposed brick, original oversized windows, and beautiful pine ceilings have been combined with amenities like gourmet kitchens, huge living spaces, and hardwood flooring for a unique blend of history and luxury.
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