The American Made Christmas

Although the title speaks solely to Christmas, we feel all Holidays celebrated this time of year should strongly consider gifts to be Made in the USA. That may sound flag totting, a bit arrogant, or not Worldly enough in approach, but the American working class needs your help more than ever before, and what better time to offer your support than in this season of giving.

ABC World News with Diane Sawyer ran an article last week citing that if every American spent $64 on US Made goods that would create 200,000 jobs. And that’s not a lot of money to spend, considering the average American pays out $704 on shopping this time of year.

Now our little American made furniture plant has been picking up steam lately, and we thank you dearly for that. Our workforce has just entered full-time work again after several months on and off with part-time employment, many struggling to make ends meet. To say the times have been easy would be a lie, to say they’ve been a learning experience and a testament to the good we as people bestow, would be accurate and true.

Help us and other businesses producing American made products thrive and succeed in a Worldly model that so desperately needs our involvement.

In the same realm as energy efficient appliances, organic foods, alternative medicines, American made falls right into the same category as one in need of desperate action and understanding.

If you’re looking to gift or receive incredible American made solid wood furniture, look no further than Manchester Wood. If you have ideas beyond furniture, and want to help support other goods and services with a Made in USA seal, visit our good friends AmericansWorking.com for an extensive database on US Made businesses.

Happy Holidays, and God bless, from all of at Manchester Wood.

American Made Christmas Shopping: the People’s Stimulus Package

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ABC World News with Diane Sawyer’s “Made in America” series has continued far past the coverage Manchester Wood received as one of the “Made in USA” companies that supplied products towards the renovating of a Dallas home earlier this year with all American made items.

This holiday season they have taken an in-depth look at what Americans can do to help our domestic economy as we shop for gifts this Christmas.

A few interesting facts they discovered:

In the 1960s, nine out of every 10 products Americans bought for the holidays were made in America. Today easily more than half of what we buy is foreign-made.

If Americans spent $64 this holiday on an item made in America, we could create 200,000 jobs right now.

If it still sounds like a decent chunk of change consider that the average American spends $700 on Christmas or holiday gifts.

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We believe wholeheartedly in this work above as they research the issues and discover the solutions towards a recovering economy. As we discussed in our previous blog, “The Gift That Keeps Giving: The Holidays for Manchester Wood,” the Christmas season to us a symbol of Gratitude and thanks for the gifts bestowed upon us.

In buying our American made solid wood furniture you can contribute the support of double to six-times the efforts they found! You can truly help stimulate American business, help get more people back to work, and not only feel good about that, but also that you have an heirloom quality item that you’ll proudly display and use, not a cheap throw-away, but something handcrafted with pride.

Buy furniture from Manchester Wood today. Let’s create jobs instead of losing them. Give the gift that keeps giving.

Happy holidays from all of us at Manchester Wood, God bless you.

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To view our online catalog, click here.

To view the ABC World News “Made in America” series facts discussed in this blog, click here.

Veteran’s Day on 11/11/11

Veteran's Day 11.11.11

In a time when our country needs the most synchronicity to upright and change the tide of a failing economy, immoral bank abuse, political agendas for a select few, and a restless occupy movement finding tent cities in every major metropolitan area in protest in part of this societal unrest; what better place to start that synch of a blissful and self-realized future than on 11-11-11.

An important day it is, as it finds celebration and honor for our veterans who have served, and we wish to thank them dearly for that service.

As an American made solid wood furniture manufacturer, Manchester Wood takes this day to not only keep in mind that synchronicity in which we put forth the idea for a more peaceful and spiritually uplifted union, but also for those who either chose or were found to be in military action as a service to the freedoms America possesses.

Manchester Wood’s founder Clifford Pierce was a medaled Korean War vet who valued and respected his time served and wished nothing more than the same for all those who have put on a uniform. We continue to extend that hand today to our veteran employees and those in our extended community.

This Veteran’s Day is filled with love, respect, gratitude, and an eye on a bright future where war, whether socially, politically, or physically drawn, will never be seen again.

God bless all veterans on this day!

The Grounded Best Life: A family member of Manchester Wood

Manchester Wood's founder celebrating life in Florida on vacation with family and friends.

You know – I’ve begun to realize that Manchester Wood is the most sturdy, truthful, and loving group of business founders in the world (and I mean that).

I’m the grandson to the man who founded Manchester Wood …and Pierce Industries (no small note) …and was a farmer …a pilot …a medaled Korean War vet …and was the most loving, supportive man of a family far exceeding the one who writes this.

Let me give the roll count, he’d be proud to update you: We have four grandsons, eight granddaughters, twelve great-grandsons and great-granddaughters, three daughters … a son, and an encompassing love that surrounds this family; whether it be in-laws, friends, friends of friends… you get the drift: Abundance was manifested, both physically and spiritually.

I didn’t mention the other critical being that partnered and schemed this blessed life, his wife. An independent and worldly presence that stood by this trailblazing man of love in truth, and business, and who did nothing but want to give and give thanks to God and it’s world we exist in.

I’m writing a biblical crusade folks… but this is real life!

Manchester Wood stands large on the scale of American made solid wood furniture, it stands large on the scale of American made small business, but remains small in the sea of cheap knock-offs, box store deals, and any major outlet that people shop in.

And I like that.

Our current President leads an employee service milestone celebration this past Summer.

Because people who love, give, and support their community through jobs aren’t the people with the biggest pot of gold, they’re the ones with the best pot of gold!

Manchester Wood, like many American small businesses, stand proud at the fact “we’re the small guy looking in” at this greedy ever-growing-only-for-a-few big pot of gold.

I mean we’re the American people! We’re YOU. We’re US.

When America started; truth, love, good commerce, and a new way of life were the dream. I’m proud to say from the man who founded Manchester Wood to his daughter and son-in-law who run it today that dream still holds strong, and exists in all whom have worked there.

If you want furniture, support a place that produces from the most honest place America can make – a product made from a loving, caring, giving, and respectful place, made for the customer from the same place. Let’s all help grow a business like that, and awaken this culture to the good commerce around them.

Buy Manchester Wood.

In Love and Peace, God Bless You,

Luke Eriksen, son of Priscilla and Ed Eriksen, grandson to Evelyn and Clifford Pierce, and the many past, thank you for this life.

What Our Customers Say About Us

At Manchester Wood, we blog much about the positive effects behind buying American made furniture and the high quality product that we as a brand deliver. This week, we decided we’d like to let our loyal customer base speak for us through their reviews online to the emails we’ve received.

We hope their kind and supportive words will help you in deciding to buy from Manchester Wood for an American made hand crafted solid wood furniture item.

Many thanks, and blessings to you, also.

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“Our chair arrived yesterday – thanks for the quick shipping and quality workmanship – my husband put it together in about 15 minutes – no missing parts, everything fit perfectly, no frustration, no swearing, a surprisingly pleasant experience!!  And the chair is great!  Thanks again!”

“Arrived in 48 hrs, great service and high quality– would buy more!”

“This is a high quality piece of furniture. Assembly instructions were easy to follow. The wood is beautiful, and the desk is a great addition to the room where it’s placed. I’m using it for an extra large computer monitor, and there’s enough room to place the speakers on either side. The drawer opens and closes easily.”

“I had hoped that it would be sturdy and as attractive as it appears to be in the photo online. It’s both! If you’re on this fence, I’d strongly recommend that you buy it, and I expect you’ll be as pleased with it as I am.”

“Customer service was outstanding, and the delivery was prompt.”

“Thrilled with quality and shipped same day I ordered it.”

“Purchased this table unfinished so I could stain it to match my other furniture. Great quality and solid ash construction (no veneers). Came well packaged and fast shipping. Worth the price in my opinion for solid wood.very nice.”

“Just received the 2 that I purchased and are perfect for the area that we have. Craftsmanship is much more than I expected and looking forward to doing more business with this company. Thank you for the speedy order and the way it was packaged and delivered to our door.”

“We purchased this Chairside table for my Mom to put next to recliner. It is perfect it has all the storage she needs and it is level with her chair so it is perfect. We are very pleased with the quality and craftsmanship of the work on the table. I highly recommend this table.”

“I just bought this table for a night stand. It is perfect. Great quality. Thanks for a great piece of furniture.”

“Fantastic customer service and a great product.”

To view our online collection, click here.

The “American Working Man”

Johnny, a true American, cleans paint gun parts as we wrap up a day of finishing at Manchester Wood.

When one thing slows, another begins to flow, and with a continual slowing economy and Washington politics at a revolutionary stage, the people in “power” are to blame for much of the everyday man’s economic distress. With loose trade agreements, lobbyists with executive deals in mind, and politicians following Wall Street’s bottom line, it’s left the “American Working Man” out of a job — funny even to say “American Working Man” these days; the phrase becomes more ancient as they steadily pass.

This has left much of American small business, especially blue collar jobs, to fend for themselves; a faction that although can immediately be drowned out in a room, becomes the most important factor during the hard times.

Manchester Wood would like to take this blog post to thank ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Today in America with Terry Bradshaw, AmericansWorking.com, MadeinUSA.org, StillMadeinUSA.com, and the others who have spoken in support and/or have showcased our products. Thanks to these folks American business has a voice and a potential awakening factor to the mainstream American consumer.

Spring is approaching! Equinox Collection set to expand

Our Equinox Rocker (Shown in Firehouse Red)

As rain falls and warmer temperatures appear more frequent, a sign of Spring has finally approached. A much needed change in most of the country as snowstorms reached all but one of the 50 states this year (Florida as the exception).

So, in celebratory fashion of brighter days we’ve announced an expansion of color selections for our Outdoor Collections, specifically in the Equinox Collection.

The colors that made our famous Adirondack Chair will now grace the Equinox Collection with additions in Navy Blue, Lemon Yellow, Sky Blue, and Green Apple!

Our website will soon showcase all looks for your viewing pleasure as well as a color swatch for all products that will allow an easier look at all finishes for the best consumer experience on the market today.

We look forward to continue providing you with the finest American Made Furniture, and with Spring right around the corner nothing spells the outdoors more than our Adirondack Chairs, Tables, Foot Rests, and Equinox Rockers, Chairs, and Benches!

Now let’s get this snow off the ground!

Hope everyone is safe and well.

View our Outdoor Collections here.