Nov 26, 2013

Uwharrie Chair Company Partners With North Carolina Artist William Mangum to Creat iCarolina Preservesi Outdoor Furniture

Uwharrie Chair Company, a leading producer of hand-crafted outdoor furnishing made in North Carolina is pleased to announce their newest licensing partnership with William Mangum, a North Carolina artist who has been ìCelebrating Life Through Artî for more than 35 years.

This new collection called ìCarolina Preservesî takes its name and inspiration from a book Mangum published in 2000 that is a colorful tribute to North Carolina, comprised of 48 stories by North Carolinians Artists and 130 of Mangumís prints. ìSince the beginning of my career, I was struck by how quickly many of the images I chose to paint were lost to progressî said Mangum. ìCarolina Preservesî was created to celebrate life and preserve the ever-changing landscapes and city streets of North Carolina. With this inspiration in mind, Mangumís new collection for Uwharrie Chair focuses on ìcomfort and function, this broad pallet of outdoor furniture inspires your inner artist and encourages you to create a home that celebrates your lifeî said Mangum.

As Uwharrie Chair celebrates its 20th Anniversary of producing furniture in North Carolina, Rebecca Ly, Uwharrie Chair Companyís President, says ìwere excited to collaborate with Mangum, a North Carolina artist who celebrates this beautiful state through art, print, video and now for the first time outdoor furniture.î The ìCarolina Preservesî Collection consists of an interesting mix of pieces including lounge chairs, benches, ottomans, side tables and dining. In addition there are over 28 unique finishes, such as Mint Green, Tractor Red and Robinís Egg Blue. Available in Pressure Treated Pine or Premium Uwharrie Polymer both perfect for the outdoors with a lifetime guarantee. This means peace of mind, knowing†that your furniture will†last, year after year and look beautiful, ìa lifestyle for a lifetimeî.

To see the ìCarolina Preservesî Collection please visit Uwharrie Chair Companyís showroom at the International Gift & Home Furnishing Market in Atlanta GA January 7 ñ 14, 2014. Meet the artist William Mangum on Saturday January 11, 2014 from 2:00-4:00 in our showroom (Building 2 9-A17). For more information please contact Rebecca Ly at Uwharrie Chair Company (336-431-2055) or email rebecca.ly@uwharriechair.com.