Henry Talmadge Link (b.1889 d.1983) had been a banker in Lexington, N.C., and New York before he organized Dixie Furniture Company in 1936 with 90 employees.
Dixie Company The company, now Lexington, still owns the Link brand and last marketed it several years ago. The Henry Link Corp. dates back to 1964 and was considered the first company to produce casual wicker home furnishings.
“We have had many fine men in the industrial life of Lexington, N.C., but we have not produced any greater than Henry T. Link. His business achievements, moral influence, philanthropy, and community leadership make his life a hallmark of success.” (L.A. Martin, News Historian) He was inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame in 1998.
Bali Hai: British West Indies styling blends with eclectic Polynesian influences, showcasing elements like woven raffia, rattan, crushed bamboo, penn shell inlays and leather-wrapped bamboo.
Now Bali Hai, still under Lexington, was taken over by Tommy Bahama and have gave it new life.
TV: Samsung. Chair: Palecek, in Peter Fasano fabric. Light: Shades from the Midnight Sun. Wallcovering: Schumacher (foyer).
Every appliance is concealed by painted paneling. Counter stools: Artistic Frame. Pendants: Weplight, with Radish Moon fabric. Backsplash: Tiles of Ezra.
Bowman chose a seafoam green for the spot where the family enjoys casual meals. Wallcovering: Phillip Jeffries. Chandelier: Julie Neill. Chairs: Design Within Reach, in Pierre Frey fabric. Table: custom.
Bowman turned a tiny space into a spare bedroom for the children’s friends. Floor tile: Mirth Studio. Wallcovering: Thibaut. Paint: Cloud White (trim, bunks) and In Your Eyes (ceiling), Benjamin Moore.
The room was decorated so that (optimistically) it will last through her teen years. Paint: Sprout, Sherwin-Williams. Wallcovering: Pacific Designs International (ceiling). Nightstand: Chelsea Textiles. Sconces: Palecek. Curtains: Lisa Fine Textiles. Bedding: Matouk. Bed: Coley Home.
Painted cement tile by Sabine Hill and Perennials performance fabric can withstand post-pool hangouts. Paint: Marry Me (cabinets), Benjamin Moore. Wallcovering: Pacific Designs International. Sofa: vintage.
Shutters painted in Pink Cloud by Benjamin Moore are a subtle departure from the neighboring homes—yet still wholly Floridian.
