The History of the Three Mountaineers Company of Asheville: From Cottage Industry to Mass Manufacturing 

Three Mountaineers Inc.- purveyors of mountain handicrafts and cottage goods in Asheville, traces a long history in Western North Carolina. Through their history, they faced triumph and tragedy – reinventing themselves from cottage industry goods to mass manufacturing of high-quality pine furniture and small gift wares. They were a multi-generational, family run business that blended 4 families together to sell their uniquely designed products all over the country and later, even the world. The influence of mountain history and culture was always at the heart of their product line – looking back to move forward.