Dave Pinamonti & Gord Dilworth
Durham Furniture and George Washington’s Mount Vernon announced the renewal of their licensing agreement for bedroom furniture, occasional tables and unique accent pieces. Mount Vernon and Durham’s relationship began in 2005 with the introduction of the George Washington Architect Collection, which remains one of the best selling groups. Durham’s two new Mount Vernon additions will be available at the upcoming Toronto show and April High Point Market.
“We are extremely proud of our relationship with Mount Vernon; it has been a great partnership for both of us,” said Gord Dilworth, CEO/ President of Durham Furniture. “As you will see at the upcoming Toronto show and again at the April Highpoint Market we plan on being very aggressive in Mount Vernon inspired products. Although some of the new introductions will be different product than our dealers have seen before, we are confident the dealers that have supported the Mount Vernon program will be extremely pleased.”
“When I first walked into the Durham showroom, I felt that if George Washington was alive, he would have purchased Durham Furniture for his home,” said Director of Licensing, Beverly Addington. “Through this turbulent financial time we remain dedicated to developing authentic product selections which send a portion of the profits to Mount Vernon.”
Mount Vernon has helpful historic resources that have aided Durham in developing unique products Dave Pinamonti, Vice President of Business Development for Durham also said “What is great about working with Mount Vernon is the fabulous resources they have in developing some great products. We can develop both traditional looks and casual or relaxed traditional designs using great historical references. Through Durham’s licensing partnership with Mount Vernon, the company helps support one of America’s greatest historical sites – the estate of George and Martha Washington.”
About Durham Furniture: Durham Furniture has been producing furniture since 1899 and specializes in producing the highest quality solid cherry and solid maple case goods. They are one of the largest marketers of solid wood bedrooms in North America. The Mount Vernon collection can be seen at www.durhamfurniture.com
For further press information contact Dave Pinamonti at 336-688-7961, or dpinamonti@durhamfurniture.com
For Mount Vernon digital images please contact Ms. Melissa Wood at mwood@mountvernon.org
About Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens: Since 1860, more than 80 million visitors have made George Washington’s Mount Vernon Estate, Museum & Gardens the most popular historic home in America. Through thought-provoking tours, entertaining events, and stimulating educational programs on the Estate and in classrooms across the nation, Mount Vernon strives to preserve George Washington’s place in history as “First in War, First in Peace, and First in the Hearts of His Countrymen.” Mount Vernon is owned and operated by the Mount Vernon Ladies’ Association, America’s oldest national preservation organization, founded in 1853. A picturesque drive to the southern end of the scenic George Washington Memorial Parkway, Mount Vernon is located just 16 miles from the nation’s capital.
Hours of operation: April-August, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; March, September, October, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; November – February, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Regular admission rates: adults, $15.00; senior citizens, $14.00; children age 6-11, when accompanied by an adult, $7.00; and children under age 5, FREE. Admission fees, restaurant and retail proceeds, along with private donations, support the operation and restoration of Mount Vernon. For more information about Mount Vernon, please visit http://www.MountVernon.org