Industrial Veneer Press, 15.75 " s 20.75", Lexington NC Furniture Plant Salvage

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Description

Condition: Very good, solid condition. Authentic and expected dents, dings, scuffs and patina.

The salvage of Lexington Furniture was featured on season 8, episode 2 of the DIY network show, "Salvage Dawgs".

Weight: 56 lb,
Measurements: 6.5H x 16 x 36.5W _____________________________ This interesting, industrial veneer press was salvaged from a historic furniture plant in Lexington, North Carolina. This 21"x 16" piece is the concave component of a two-part veneer press. Stout wooden concave and convex presses used together with steam, mold wooden veneer into specific angles and curves desired in furniture making.

History: This press section was salvaged from a historic furniture plant in Lexington, North Carolina known as Lexington Furniture, Plant 1. Today, Lexington Furniture has consolidated this building's processes with a second plant and are still in business. The oldest parts of LFI Plant 1 date back to 1901 when it was then operated by Dixie Furniture. The piece was salvaged from a section of the plant that was undergoing renovation.

LFI Plant 1 is featured on Season 8, Episode 2 of the DIY network show, "Salvage Dawgs".

Weight: 30 lb.
Measurements: 7.25"H x 17.25"D x 20.75"W, the body of piece measures 15.75W (not including mounting ears).

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