Traditional cabinet joinery in the finest furniture made in America. Committed craftsmen dedicated to producing timeless furniture designs in Solid Maple, Solid Oak and Solid Cherry. Mere ownership is not our only goal for you. It is our sincere desire that we present the unique opportunity for you to care for our finely crafted furniture so that future generations may have the same pride of ownership.
Solid Wood . Made in America . Guaranteed for Life .
Solid Wood . Made in America . Guaranteed for Life .
Cochrane Family Furniture History
John Cochrane probably got his love of wood working from his father, William, who made wood benches and church pews. In 1905, John saw the need for a wood products manufacturing facility which could produce showcases and mantels. In those days the fireplace was an overwhelming necessity for comfort. The demand for decorative fireplace mantels that had solid designs was high. The business boomed and the fireplace mantels were sold by the carload.
By the early 30’s the production of dining room tables and chairs constructed from oak and pine assumed the role of leading products. To round out the dining room line, china cabinets were added. As sales increased, the demand for early American dining room groups came into the picture and hard maple became the predominant material.
During the 30’s, the operation of the furniture business was passed on to John Cochrane’s four sons. Arnold, Ralph, Theo and Paul began to grow the business through a difficult depression and a world war. An indication of the growth of the company is reflected in the increase in number of employees. For example, in 1936 there were only 27 employees. In 1938, this had almost doubled with a total of 50 employees.
In the early 50’s Theo Elam Cochrane, Jr. joined the company as a sales representative in North and South Carolina. He later purchased the equity from his uncle, and was joined by his brother Jerry and his cousin Ralph, Jr. to manage the growing furniture business. They were innovators and grew the business with good design, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
In 1975, one of the most successful collections in furniture history, Threshers, was introduced. Growth continued with the addition of cherry wood to go with the oak and maple offerings. In 1982 a new case goods manufacturing facility was opened in Lincolnton and the company employed over one thousand.
Various Cochrane family members joined the family business. In 1996 the Cochrane family chose to sell the business to Chromecraft-Revington and in subsequent years the furniture manufacturing facility was dismantled and production moved to Asia.
Today, Bruce Cochrane has joined with many past Cochrane Furniture employees to start Lincolnton Furniture. Lincolnton Furniture began taking orders in October 2011 and shipping of solid wood bedroom and dining furniture began in January 2012. It is the continuance of the Cochrane family manufacturing and selling furniture for six generations.
“It is not just about making fine furniture. It is about the good people that make the fine furniture!”
~ Theo "Red" Cochrane 1926-2008
By the early 30’s the production of dining room tables and chairs constructed from oak and pine assumed the role of leading products. To round out the dining room line, china cabinets were added. As sales increased, the demand for early American dining room groups came into the picture and hard maple became the predominant material.
During the 30’s, the operation of the furniture business was passed on to John Cochrane’s four sons. Arnold, Ralph, Theo and Paul began to grow the business through a difficult depression and a world war. An indication of the growth of the company is reflected in the increase in number of employees. For example, in 1936 there were only 27 employees. In 1938, this had almost doubled with a total of 50 employees.
In the early 50’s Theo Elam Cochrane, Jr. joined the company as a sales representative in North and South Carolina. He later purchased the equity from his uncle, and was joined by his brother Jerry and his cousin Ralph, Jr. to manage the growing furniture business. They were innovators and grew the business with good design, quality workmanship and exceptional customer service.
In 1975, one of the most successful collections in furniture history, Threshers, was introduced. Growth continued with the addition of cherry wood to go with the oak and maple offerings. In 1982 a new case goods manufacturing facility was opened in Lincolnton and the company employed over one thousand.
Various Cochrane family members joined the family business. In 1996 the Cochrane family chose to sell the business to Chromecraft-Revington and in subsequent years the furniture manufacturing facility was dismantled and production moved to Asia.
Today, Bruce Cochrane has joined with many past Cochrane Furniture employees to start Lincolnton Furniture. Lincolnton Furniture began taking orders in October 2011 and shipping of solid wood bedroom and dining furniture began in January 2012. It is the continuance of the Cochrane family manufacturing and selling furniture for six generations.
“It is not just about making fine furniture. It is about the good people that make the fine furniture!”
~ Theo "Red" Cochrane 1926-2008