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.

Video: Our Drilling to Sanding Process

4th of July $10 Off Adirondack Sale: June 24th – July 5th

Kid's Adirondack Chairs are only $69.95!

Manchester Wood celebrates America’s Independence with offering the highest quality American made summer staple for over the last 35 years: the Adirondack Chair; with $10 off every chair purchased and FREE SHIPPING anywhere in the continental U.S. from June 24^th until July 5^th. It requires typing “4thSale” in the Coupon Code box at checkout on ManchesterWood.com.

Our Adirondack Chairs have become a lake and beachside benchmark, an emblem of comfort, craftsmanship, and relaxation. We’re proud to say our chairs have graced many docks, porches, and ocean sides over the years, and a small token of our appreciation comes in this $10 off sale.

Lemon Yellow Adirondack Chair on Glen Island, Lake George, NY

Choose any of our 7 finish colors for both Adirondack and Kid’s Adirondack Chairs. The sale brings our Kid’s Adirondack Chair down to a mere $69.95! That’s a true savings, and a great way for the young ones to join Mom and Dad this summer at a very reasonable price.

Sit back… relax… and take a piece of the Adirondacks home with you this Independence year.

To view our Adirondack Chairs, click here.

To view our Kid’s Adirondack Chairs, click here.

Manchester Wood designs and produces quality, affordable, eco-friendly solid wood American furniture in the Green Mountains of Vermont and Adirondack foothills of New York.

DIY Branding: Lake George Photo Shoots

Manchester Wood's Adirondack Chair on Lake George, NY (click photo for full-size)

Over the past couple weeks we’ve been doing several photo shoots at Lake George, New York showcasing our Outdoor Furniture. Nestled in the valley between the Hudson River and St. Lawrence, Lake George rests in the Great Appalachian Valley; the roots of Adirondack furniture.

So it’s an easy choice of landscape when documenting our product on this historic land, a lake with an aura of the past, a place far away from existence, even though the boats roar by at a near constant these days there is still something about the beaches, islands, and majestic waters that bring a peaceful and reflective pace. We think some of these photos help show such an experience.

Manchester Wood's Adirondack Chair Glen Island, L.G., NY (click photo for full-size)

Lake George is a hard place to leave once you’ve arrived, and we’d like to think so are the Adirondack Chairs we produce at Manchester Wood.

We started this blog title with “D.I.Y.” – Doing It Yourself is a key element to our brand, whether as a company, or as it’s people. Our founder started this business in the basement of his home in the mid-50’s after arriving home from the Korean War to a bustling factory where we work today. When he sat down with J.C. Penney, the man, he explained how his company and himself were just “honest farmers trying to a make a living.” We aren’t farmers anymore, well some of us are in fact, but the honest pitch is a living testament, as shown in the picture below.

Manchester Wood's President rafting out an Adirondack Chair during shoot, top picture in article is result.

In order to get that first shot of our Lemon Yellow Adirondack Chair on that stand alone rock in the middle of the lake, the company President elected to hop in a $20 blow-up raft and paddle out to get the shot, with chair in tow. With seagulls and waves interjecting at times, he made it, and the picture through that effort was well worth it, as seen at top of this piece.

Hardwork and honesty are major staples of our efforts here at Manchester Wood, whether this can bring you inspiration to do what it takes for your brand, or if it helps buy into ours, we hope this sneak look gives you the understanding of how fully faceted we are, with a beautifully crafted Adirondack Chair to boot!

View our Adirondack Chairs here, or the rest of our Outdoor Collection here.

Graduation Season: Perfect Furniture Gifts for Young Professional

As Graduation season winds down, Manchester Wood reviews a few select items for young professionals making the stride from school to the workplace, building a home and an environment for their future.

Portable Folding Work Desk

Our Portable Folding Work Desk is an immediate choice item for the new graduate looking for that small piece with a work mobility that fits the 21^st century life style. An updated TV Tray Table with a more modern use. It’s light with a very large table surface for a quick, immediate, sprawled workspace.

From dorm life to adulthood, finding that entertainment center for the young adult can be a pricy and taunting task. Manchester Wood covers several TV/Media Stands that have a longevity and class that’ll give a young professional a focused and intelligent purchase in both quality and character. The Hanover Media & Gaming Stand is our immediate choice when gifting the youth moving through a transition with their entertainment pieces. With its concealed look, it’s easy to hide away those gaming consoles and other, sometimes youthful items to a particular guest. The look and feel spells modern functionality with a traditional design making it easy to fit in any home design or setting.

Along the lines of storage with our entertainment consoles comes our Jelly Cabinet. It’s the perfect addition to a kitchen or area where storage space is needed. A smaller item too, which makes it great for a new home or apartment space. With it’s door hinged on the left and ample shelving there is room for canned goods or other products that need a place. When closet or pantry space is sparse, this item is a smart choice.

Start off the next generation’s adulthood with a gift that will last a lifetime, with a product and brand that’s socially conscious background supports the American economy and American Made furniture.

June 14th: Flag Day

In 1861 the country was in jeopardy, the American Civil War had just started and the Union was losing its youthful, vibrant, revolutionary energy. Factions of American society grew restless as a critical social evolution took place.

Poster commemorating the 140th Flag Day on 14 June 1917 (via wikipedia.com)

That same year, George Morris in Hartford, Connecticut was credited with suggesting “Flag Day,” an occasion in honor of the American Flag which was established on June 14^th, 1777 and suggested that it should be further recognized with a celebration. The city of Hartford observed this new holiday with parades and patriotic programming on June 14^th, 1861. The focus of it at the time was for prayer and support of the troops fighting in preservation of the Union.

It wasn’t until the early 20^th century though, when President Woodrow Wilson issued a proclamation that officially established June 14^th as Flag Day, a day of patriotism, support, and reflection.

As the years pass, Flag Day has had its high times of celebration, and it’s low times, much like the change of the country and the World.

Interestingly enough, the largest Flag Day celebration is nearby our mill here at Manchester Wood in the city of Troy, New York, some 60 miles away with an average of over 50,000 in attendance.

Whether you’re a flag-totting patriot or a lover of a free world, or both, maybe next Tuesday June 14^th you take time to reflect on the Flag, our history, and what a wild ride it’s been.

From all of us at Manchester Wood, happy early Flag Day, we hope you find that sometimes hidden powerful and independent spirit all us Americans have grown with.

Happy Flag Day!

Celebrating the American Dad on Father’s Day

 

American Dad and Manchester Wood worker, Linden preparing wood in rough mill

Manchester Wood offers 15% Discount!

plus FREE SHIPPING ON ALL PRODUCTS!

With summer upon us, Memorial Day this past week and the 4th of July fast approaching, there is much to celebrate.

Among those summertime celebrations is Father’s Day on June 19th. What better gift for Dad than a high quality, American made product? An item that holds pride and memory of a past that once held a prosperous American economy with a now promising outlook towards the future. To think of our product as one of these items brings great joy, so today we announce a special Father’s Day season discount to our socially conscious, American made customers!

ALL Manchester Wood products will be available at 15% OFF today through June 20th (for you late shoppers), and it requires typing “AmericanDad” in the Coupon Code box at checkout on Manchesterwood.com.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach us toll free at 1-800-660-6930 or by email, service@manchesterwood.com.

Many thanks and blessings!

Hope you’re well!

Our Take On Buying American

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Not many realize how vital it is to purchase American Made products for the sustainability of our country’s current economic turmoil.

For those who know, but are deterred by the daunting look at the price tags of products made in America compared to cheaper items made elsewhere it can be a challenging task to commit to the domestic common good.

We understand that here at Manchester Wood, and we’re proud to say the affordability of our products is evident, competitively priced with box stores selling items at lesser quality with a lifetime nowhere near the heirloom longevity we provide with our solid wood furniture.

In a recent study on ABC’s World News with Diane Sawyer, they found that if every person in America spent $3.33 a year on American made products it would produce more than 10,000 jobs.

That’s a small amount for such a dramatic return in investment for your fellow man.

Flag toting and patriotism aside, in America we follow strict guidelines to protect our natural resources, environment, and civil liberties. Unfortunately, much of what you purchase from overseas does not follow such principle. With a dramatically failing eco-system in China, political turmoil, and civil injustice, (Please watch: WAL-MART: The High Cost of Low Price) I think you’ll quickly make a moral decision to step outside the mass produced realm, and take a look at what we still make here at home.

Manchester Wood, an American made Vermont corporation that makes solid wood furniture at affordable prices with a manufacturing plant in the foothills of the Adirondacks in New York. Please view our online catalog now at www.manchesterwood.com.

Table Surfaces

Slate Top Coffee & End Table

At Manchester Wood, we offer a variety of table surfaces that are great for every room and need in the house. Whether for work, entertainment, or storing the necessities, we have several designs and collections available to fit your needs.

Also, while you picnic or work while enjoying the sun we have table surfaces for the outdoors that partner well with our Adirondack Chairs, Equinox Chairs, or our other seating options in our Outdoor Collection.

When looking for a solid wood table, there isn’t a better source than Manchester Wood as we provide not only solid wood tables, but also solid wood furniture in many designs and collections.

Glass Top End Tables, Coffee Tables, our popular Chairside Storage Table, locally mined Slate Top End and Coffee Tables. Our shaker style shaker tables with Shaker End Tables and Coffee Tables, the Solid Cherry collection with solid cherry tables in many shapes and sizes to fit your desired table surface area.

We believe when it comes to table surfaces and furniture made in the USA, you’ll find everything at Manchester Wood. Let us provide you with wood furniture that will last a lifetime.