John D. Bassett
John David Bassett, Sr. | |
|---|---|
Corporate photo, ca. 1960 | |
| Born | July 14, 1866 Bassett, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | February 26, 1965 (aged 98) Bassett, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Bassett, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupations |
|
| Known for |
|
| Title | President of Bassett Furniture (1902–1930) |
| Political party | |
| Spouse |
Pocahontas "Pokey" Hundley
(m. 1893) |
| Children | William McKinley Bassett, Blanche Estelle Bassett, Anne Pocahontas Bassett, John Douglas Bassett |
| Signature | |
John David Bassett, Sr. (July 14, 1866 – February 26, 1965) was a noted American industrialist who formed the Bassett Furniture Company in 1902. During the late 1960s, the Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc., was the largest manufacturer of wooden furniture in the world, with sales of over $118 million in 1968.