AMERICAN OF MARTINSVILLE
Monticello, Arkansas
American of Martinsville was founded in 1906 by two tobacco farmers from Martinsville, Virginia. Originally a producer exclusively of bedroom furniture, the company expanded its offerings in the early 1920s. American of Martinsville is still in business today, operating out of Southern Arkansas. Read more here.
JAMES A. COLE FURNITURE COMPANY
Ingersoll, Ontario
The James A. Cole Furniture Company was founded in 1887 in Ingersoll, Ontario as the Hault Manufacturing Company. The company was renamed the Ellis Furniture Company in 1893, and in 1927 assumed the name of James A. Cole. In addition to furniture, they also manufactured caskets under the name Ingersoll Casket Company. Read more here.
DREXEL FURNITURE COMPANY
Drexel, North Carolina
The Drexel Furniture Company was founded in 1903 in Drexel, North Carolina. By midcentury, the company's reputation for quality craftsmanship propelled it beyond home furniture into production of dormitory and hospital furniture. Read more here.
KLING FURNITURE
Mayville, New York
Kling Furniture was founded in 1911 by Swedish immigrant John A. Kling when he purchased a bankrupt furniture company in Mayville, New York. The Kling enterprise grew significantly during the early twentieth century and remained in the family until 1962 when the company was sold to what is now Ethan Allen. The original Mayville factory was in operation until 2003. Read more here.
MERSMAN BROTHERS
Ottoville, Ohio
J.B. Mersman founded the company bearing his name in Ottoville, Ohio in 1876. Mersman tables -- most notably accent, side, and occasional tables -- were enormously popular and ubiquitous in twentieth century American homes. Read more here.
TELL CITY CHAIR COMPANY
Tell City, Indiana