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After the war, an attempt was made to convert back to furniture production, but the company was again forced to declare bankruptcy in 1948 and closing the factory for good.
The Berkey & Gay Furniture Company used three different types of labels to mark the furniture that they manufactured. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880.
Sales increased in the 1920s and the company aggressively expanded. Great antique condition. He apprenticed for seven
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Dining Room Chairs
Vintage 1930s Side Tables
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1940s American Jacobean Cabinets
circa 1905-1929. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. Sales increased in the 1920s and the company aggressively expanded, However, when the Great Depression hit, the company was unable to continue financing their new sites, and was forced to sell to the Chicago-based Simmons Company. Made of walnut featuring matchbook walnut burl panels.
Around the year 1900 the branded type label was replaced by a paper label. In 1874, the new company opened their six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. 1920. The company is known for making Victorian furniture.
George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures.
Measures 42" in width, 22" in depth
Early 20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Vintage 1930s Side Tables
Early 20th Century Tables
Vintage 1940s American Jacobean Cabinets
The company is known for making Victorian furniture.
George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. In 1892, the company constructed a new factory, which continues to occupy the site. The two central doors are below a diamond carved frieze and exhibit exquisite geometric molding with quarter cut applied finials and round medallions.
Measures: 44"W x 15.25"D x 63.75"H
Vintage 1920s American Queen Anne Cabinets
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