Harden Furniture Explained

Harden Furniture
Founder:Charles S. Harden
Hq Location:McConnellsville, New York, U.S.
Owner:Big Shoulders Capital (current)
Harden family (former)
Website: (defunct)

Harden Furniture (officially Harden Furniture, Inc.) was a privately owned furniture manufacturer based in McConnellsville in Oneida County, New York. It has been the oldest furniture manufacturer in the United States.

In 2019, Big Shoulders Capital acquired the company in a foreclosure sale, and after several attempts to restart manufacturing sold its machinery and equipment in October of same year. Former owner, Gregory Harden, who still owns the real estate planned to continue operations under a new company name.[1] [2] [3] As of 2020, the real estate has also been sold to B&B company of Jamesville, New York.[4]

History

Harden was founded in 1844 by Charles S. Harden. It was one of the oldest family-owned and operated furniture manufacturers in the United States.[5] [6] [7] After 175 years of business, the company ceased operations in 2018.[8] [9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Moriarty . Rick . 2019-01-22 . Final straw for Harden Furniture as name goes up for sale . 2024-02-16 . syracuse . en.
  2. Web site: Who owns Harden Furniture? . 2024-02-16 . spectrumlocalnews.com . en.
  3. Web site: Observer-Dispatch . Reports: Harden Furniture in McConnellsville sold . 2024-02-16 . Utica Observer Dispatch . en-US.
  4. Web site: writeremail . Dave GymburchStaff . 2020-01-03 . Lumber company new owner of former Harden plant . 2024-02-16 . Rome Sentinel . en.
  5. Utica Observer Dispatch - Business Spotlight http://www.uticaod.com/business/x1887284384/Business-Spotlight-Harden-Furniture
  6. Rome Sentinel - Harden Furniture to help restore salmon to stream http://www.romesentinel.com/news?newsid=20100309-141229
  7. Wood & Wood Product Magazine - Harden's Proof is in the Finish http://www.allbusiness.com/furniture-related/office-furniture-including/778444-1.html
  8. Web site: Gymburch . Dave . Sale of Harden Furniture property continues to move forward . Rome Daily Sentinel . en.
  9. Web site: What happened to Harden Furniture? (The Sad Truth about one of America’s Best Furniture Companies!) . Bohemian's Antique Furniture . 17 June 2020 . 5 January 2020.