Hardwood Desks: American Made Furniture at Manchester Wood

Mission Compact Desk

Quality home office furniture is a rising need in home furnishings and in many cases a necessity in today’s work culture. Manchester Wood offers solid wood desks for your home with in a number of various designs to help you find the ideal piece of wood office furniture. From our large Shaker Desk, fit for any business office or large home office space, to the smaller, Secretary Desk and Compact Desk, to our portable desks, such as the Campaign Desk, Lap Desk, and Portable Folding Work and Laptop Desk, we have solid wood desks that will fit in any size space or setting.

All of our desks and furniture are designed to provide convenience for common needs and the unique character of Manchester Wood’s solid wood furniture.  All of our pieces are built from solid American ash hardwood, feature durable construction, and have stain-resistant finishes.  These qualities mean that our solid wood home office furniture that will hold up to years of use while preventing discoloration from accidental spills. Each piece is inspected multiple times during our manufacturing process, and comes with our 100% quality guarantee.

A classic hardwood desk is a staple in any home, and what better place to purchase such a quality, handcrafted piece then from a  solid wood furniture company producing them in the USA. Manchester Wood is that choice; in whatever shape or form you’re looking for in your work desk, whether for home or office, we have it.

Be sure to view our current desks here.

Cyber Monday 10% off sale!

Type “GiftGiving2012” in coupon code at checkout and receive 10% off all Manchester Wood: American Made Furniture orders today!

#GiftGiving2012

Black Friday through Cyber Monday 10% Off Sale!

Manchester Wood’s #GiftGiving2012

During this holiday shopping season and in the spirit of gift-giving, Manchester Wood is offering  10% off ALL our handcrafted solid wood furniture items.  Ranging from TV tray tables to TV media stands, unique coffee tables and top end table designs, and as beautiful wooden desks for the home and office, we have great gifts for everyone on your list this year.

The sale will be offered starting Black Friday (Nov. 23rd) through Cyber Monday (Nov. 26th) by entering the coupon code “GiftGiving2012” at checkout.

Be sure to follow us on Twitter (@ManchesterWood) and Facebook (facebook.com/ManchesterWood) as we use the hashtag #GiftGiving2012 during the holiday season to explore gift options, inspiration, and possibly some other surprise offerings along the way!

Take advantage of our 10% off sale this coming weekend, and follow along as we celebrate #GiftGiving2012!

Continued blessings to you this holiday season,
Manchester Wood: American Made Furniture

To view our online catalog, visit ManchesterWood.com

The Importance of Media and Television Stands

The origins of television in this country can be traced back to almost a century ago. The first TV station license was issued in 1928, but the rise of the amazing new technology was sharply curtailed as a result of the Great Depression. During this time, televisions were far too expensive for the average consumer: only about 200 TV sets existed in the whole country by 1936! It wouldn’t be until the boom of 1950s and the proliferation of consumer appliances that TV because widely available to the middle class. Throughout this period, televisions continued to stand by themselves, unreliant on other devices and often even furniture, as many TV sets actually supported themselves at a comfortable viewing level.

The introduction of Betamax and VHS during the mid to late 1970s would have a profound effect on how Americans watched TV. Aside from letting them record movies and begin to control their own viewing habits, the video player became another electronic device commonly found in American living rooms. Video players were not supposed to be stored on the floor, as they would suffer abuse from feet and and dust, so many people had to start using a different piece of furniture to keep their VCRs off the ground. TV manufacturers came up with a workaround to this problem by creating combination TV/VCRs. It wasn’t long however, until companies like Nintendo and Sega started to make video game consoles, creating yet another electronic gadget for the American living room. Soon, wooden TV stands became a popular way of organizing electronics in the living room.

Built with great care and attention to quality out of solid wood, the Contemporary Media Stand can support flat screen televisions up to 50 inches in size.

Obviously, the trend in television has been toward multiple, specialized devices. Today, TVs, cable and satellite boxes, gaming consoles, DVD players and even computers work in concert to give us multimedia entertainment in our living rooms. Having so many different components means that organizing our home entertainment systems is more important than ever. We have a number of excellent solid wood TV standsthat blend the classic appeal of hardwood furniture with modern day functionality.

Some of our highlights include the Hanover Media Stand, which can hold over 500 pounds and features ample shelving and cabinet space, all with an open back for easy wiring. Another wooden TV stand option is our Contemporary Media Stand. It features a distinctive, minimalistic design that does not sacrifice practicality. With its broad, open shelves, it has plenty of space for all of your needs.

There is no reason why your 21st century home entertainment system should be held back by a 20th century piece of furniture. Our solid wood TV stands will keep your living room looking organized and stylish, all while maximizing your viewing experience.

“American Made” and “Solid Wood”: What Do They Mean?

All of the solid wood furniture that Manchester Wood produces is made entirely in the USA.

When describing our furniture, there are two terms that we are particularly fond of: “American Made” and “Solid Wood”. These phrases don’t just sound good; they actually have specific definitions that we adhere to rigorously when making our furniture. What does it really mean to produce solid wood furniture that is made in the USA?

Because of the enduring stellar reputation surrounding American craftsmanship, the phrases “American Made” and “Made in the USA” have come to symbolize that a product exhibits quality workmanship and materials. Unfortunately, some disingenuous businesses try to mislead their customers about the origins of their products. Accordingly, the Federal Trade Commission issues guidelines as to which products can be called American Made and which cannot. If a company flaunts these rules, the FTC has the authority to prosecute. Consumers should be careful to differentiate between the labels “Made in the USA” and “Assembled in the USA”, which is a lesser distinction that means that the components of the product in question are from foreign countries and they were merely put together in this one.

When we say our furniture is solid wood, we mean that it is made out of plain lumber, not plywood or particle board. These types of processed building materials are known as engineered wood. Solid wood is the much more durable of the two, to say nothing of its aesthetic superiority. These advantages make solid wood the clear choice for quality furniture.

Although it may be cheaper to produce furniture overseas using engineered wood, we know that no such product can hope to compete with our American made solid wood furniture. We endeavor to make the best product possible, and this means using the best materials and the best workers we can find, both of which are right here in America, as our satisfied customers can attest to. We hope everyone will continue to buy American, thereby supporting our domestic economy and American manufacturing.

Manchester Wood’s Thanksgiving Giveaway!

Chairside Bookshelf in Chestnut finish

Tthe month of November at Manchester Wood is a good time to reflect on the close of another year and the gratitude we’ve had for it. We find it fitting that Thanksgiving is a time of celebration and families coming together.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Manchester Wood is offering a FREE Chairside Bookshelf to the winner of this month’s giveaway.  To enter the raffle email, or tweet, or write on our Facebook wall with an answer to: what you are grateful for this year?

Let us know what you are grateful for this year and enter the drawing to receive a handcrafted American made Chairside Bookshelf, a $199.95 value, absolutely free –
including free shipping!

Celebrate Thanksgiving with us and be reminded of another year in gratitude.

Blessings to you this holiday season,
Manchester Wood: American Made Furniture

To view the Chairside Bookshelf, click here.

To visit our online store, click here.

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