National of Mount Airy Furniture Louis XV Painted Cherry Wood Nightstand - Vintage Mid 20th Century. Dovetail drawers, hand painted decoration. Fine condition, minor distressing and patina. National Furniture began operations in Mount Airy, North Carolina in 1901. It merged with Mount Airy Furniture Company in the 1970s. Like most other fine furniture makers that were based in the United States, these companies are no longer in business. The matching dresser./ credenza, tall chest of drawers, and bed are also for sale in the Lucia Landa Collection.