{"id":16,"date":"2023-01-04T12:15:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-04T12:15:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/?p=16"},"modified":"2023-04-03T12:23:49","modified_gmt":"2023-04-03T12:23:49","slug":"vermont-furniture-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/04\/vermont-furniture-history\/","title":{"rendered":"Vermont Furniture History"},"content":{"rendered":"
American Shaker Bedroom Furniture Sets are handmade in Vermont with the same timeless Shaker stylings and craftsmanship for which Vermont is famous for more than 250 years.<\/span>\u00a0Our encyclopedia provides more information about the History of Vermont Made Furniture.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

250 Years of Woodworking in Vermont and Furniture Making<\/span><\/h2>\n

We received so much interest last year from customers regarding the history of Vermont-made furniture, that we created an\u00a0encyclopedia.<\/span>\u00a0Did you know that Vermont’s furniture-making history can be traced back as far as the 17th century?<\/span>\u00a0In Vermont, almost all towns had woodworkers who made furniture, tools, and utensils by the 18th century.<\/span><\/p>\n

During the 19th century, Vermont’s single largest manufacturing sector was wood products.<\/span>\u00a0The export of Vermont’s wood products and furniture was initiated.<\/span>\u00a0A thriving Vermont woodworking sector produced wood furniture, wooden cutting boards, wooden bowls, wooden bowling pins and bowls as well as wooden bowling pins and baskets.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Forest To Furniture<\/span><\/h2>\n

The Green Mountain Forest, which covered 90% of Vermont between 1760 and 1760, was perhaps the most important contributor to the growing fine furniture industry.<\/span>\u00a0Vermont had extensive forests of many tree species, some as old as 300 years. They spanned 6 feet in diameter and 13 stories high.<\/span>\u00a0Many Vermont towns were named after wood, which was what gave them their identity. They are now known for their lumber mills and the continuous succession of wood product manufacturers.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many Vermont Communities are built on woodworking<\/span><\/h2>\n

The\u00a0Vermont furniture\u00a0industry and the wood industries were a source of income in some towns.<\/span>\u00a0The technology and products evolved with the times to meet market demand and increase efficiency.<\/span>\u00a0The owners of factories and mills became leaders in their communities and took on responsibility for their town’s commercial and civic growth.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vermont Furniture Makers and Woodworkers of Note<\/span><\/h2>\n

There were many master craftsmen from Vermont in the 18th and 19th centuries. They included artisans from Wilmington, Middlebury and Shaftsbury, Rutland and Charlotte.<\/span>\u00a0George Stedman, Vermont, c. 1800-20; Asahel (b.<\/span>\u00a01759), and Martin (1778-c.1830) Cheney and Asahel (b.<\/span>\u00a0Their work graced the offices and homes of the rich and famous around the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n

H.T.<\/span>\u00a0H.T.<\/span>\u00a0Vermont Tubbs,\u00a0Manchester Wood\u00a0are two other companies that helped to build the furniture-making industry in Vermont.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vermont Tubbs (1840-2013).<\/span><\/h3>\n

Vermont Tubbs was established in 1840. It spent nearly 170 years making wood furniture in Brandon, VT.<\/span>\u00a0The company generated an estimated $16million per year and employed 250+ workers in the early 2000s. However, it was struggling to make a profit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vermont Tubbs furniture was primarily a wholesale company that sold furniture to retailers across the country including LL Bean and Jordan’s Furniture as well as Bloomingdales and Restoration Hardware.<\/span><\/p>\n

The brand is known for its high-quality craftsmanship, solid wood construction, traditional designs, and exceptional quality.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0Vermont Tubbs.<\/span><\/p>\n

HT Cushman Manufacturing Company (1886-1980).<\/span><\/h3>\n

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H.T.<\/span>\u00a0The H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company was established in 1886. It spent nearly 100 years making furniture in Bennington.<\/span>\u00a0Although the company started out building pencil boxes, coat racks, and hat hangers for its customers, they soon became known for their furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Hall W. Cushman, who was the third generation to run the business, sold the business to General Industries in 1964.<\/span>\u00a0The facility was later sold to Green Mountain Furniture Co in 1971. It closed its doors in 1980.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0HT Cushman.<\/span><\/p>\n

Manchester Wood (1976-2018).<\/span><\/h3>\n

Manchester Wood was established in 1976. It has been making solid wood furniture in Vermont for 42 years.<\/span>\u00a0The company employed nearly 200 people and generated $8-12 million in annual revenue at its peak.<\/span><\/p>\n

Clifford “Cliff” Pierce was the founder of Manchester Wood. He sold in bulk to national retailers and made it a multi-million-dollar business.<\/span>\u00a0He had more than 300 wholesale clients, including LL Bean and Crate & Barrel as well as Sears, Pottery Barn and Macy’s.<\/span><\/p>\n

It was well-known for its high-quality solid wood furniture.<\/span>\u00a0Mission style bookcases, sofa tables, adirondack chair, folding desks, and tray tables were the most popular products.<\/span>\u00a0It was a multi-generational family business.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0Manchester Wood.<\/span><\/p>\n

Copeland Furniture<\/span><\/h3>\n

Copeland Furniture is a well-known brand in Vermont that makes high-end furniture.<\/span>\u00a0Tim Copeland, his family, and their reputation for making world-class furniture with a wide range of clean, crisp designs has been built since 1976.<\/span><\/p>\n

Copeland is a mid-century wood furniture manufacturer based in Bradford, Vermont.<\/span>\u00a0Copeland describes their furniture as “transitional” in their own words.<\/span>\u00a0It is neither traditional nor contemporary, but rather a mix of elements that combine classic proportions with modern simplicity.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0Copeland Furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lyndon Furniture<\/span><\/h3>\n

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Lyndon Furniture’s story is as true to Vermont’s history and values as any other.<\/span>\u00a0Dave Allard finished high school in 1976 and began work on the family farm.<\/span>\u00a0In a house he had built for his parents, he made his first furniture pieces.<\/span>\u00a0He then set his sights on building another workshop after furnishing the house.<\/span>\u00a0His first woodworking shop was built in Lyndon, VT using timber he had cut down from the family farm.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lyndon employs more than 100 artisans in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom.<\/span>\u00a0They use real solid wood to make their furniture, which is built to last a lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0Lyndon Furniture.<\/span><\/p>\n

Maple Corner Woodworks<\/span><\/h3>\n

Robin Chase is the founder of Maple Corner Woodworks and a master craftsman. He is an exemplary visionary in furniture design.<\/span>\u00a0It is easy to see why this small Vermont workshop produces the best furniture anywhere.<\/span><\/p>\n

Robin is a true artist, aiming to achieve and maintaining the highest quality standards in design, consistency, quality and quality.<\/span>\u00a0Robin is regarded as a great woodworker and many of his creations can be found throughout our entire home.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0Maple Corner Woodworks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vermont Furniture Designs<\/span><\/h3>\n

Vermont Furniture Designs was founded by Arthur Weitzenfeld, a master craftsman, in 1970. It is now owned by Rob Bachand and Adam Blaisdell, his students.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about\u00a0Vermont Furniture Designs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Vermont Antique Furniture: Where to View and Buy<\/span><\/h2>\n

Relics from the early days of Vermont’s furniture industry are displayed by antique dealers in the Green Mountain State.<\/span>\u00a0The\u00a0Shelburne Museum<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Bennington Museum<\/a>\u00a0have recently displayed Vermont-made furniture pieces and collections from the 18th and 19th century.<\/span>\u00a0For more information on Vermont’s history of woodworking, visit the Vermont Wood Manufacturer’s Association site.<\/span><\/p>\n

Encyclopedia of this American Made Treasure”>Vermont Furniture Encyclopedia?<\/span>\u00a0You can leave comments below, or visit our\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0Page.<\/span>\u00a0Your input will be added to the encyclopedia.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

American Shaker Bedroom Furniture Sets are handmade in Vermont with the same timeless Shaker stylings and craftsmanship for which Vermont is famous for more than 250 years.\u00a0Our encyclopedia provides more information about the History of Vermont Made Furniture. 250 Years of Woodworking in Vermont and Furniture Making We received so much interest last year from […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":17,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-furniture"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":20,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16\/revisions\/20"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.homeimprovementneed.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}