Baumritter furniture history book

Ted baumritter, a new york businessman, formed the baumritter corporation in 1932. Furniture by baumritter my antique furniture collection. Orpin brothers, desks, book cases and sideboards, 99 to 105 richmond. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional interiors, 68th edition, baumritter corp. Secretary desks ethan allen ethan allen ethan allen. The company, based in new york city, made and sold housewares and decorative items the first few years. About 18% of these are display racks, 0% are showcase. Jun 11, 2014 the book offers a comprehensive overview of the modern history of furniture in this region against the backdrop of significant developments in the field worldwide. With a spindled back and a gorgeous profile, this mid century chair looks great from. Mid century modern walnut armchair by baumritter epoch. Gently used baumritter furniture up to 50% off at chairish. Viko furniture baumritter luxurious but carefree living orig.

Tips for buying and selling used ethan allen furniture. Mid century wood desk and chair by ethan allen by baumritter. This book is invaluable to most reference collections focusing on the decorative arts. The company was then purchased by john kling in 1911 becoming a small family owned bedroom furniture business. Ethan allen furniture history, fine quality american made. In 1962 the baumritter corporation had the largest line of furniture in the world. Shop authentic baumritter furniture and other baumritter furniture from the worlds best dealers. In the 1950s, baumritter did produce one line of furniture that maintained the baumritter name.

Company founders theodore baumritter and nathan ancell started a home furnishings business called the baumritter corporation in 1932. Mid century modern baumritter dresser about beautifully refinish by our furniture division in high gloss polyurethane paint and the circles are made in blue stain with a clear polyurethane clear coat on top. Email with any questions and i will do my best to answer them. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional, 66th edition, baumritter. Baumritter coffee table and end tables my furniture forum. It is stamped ethan allen by baumritter made in vermont. Ethan allen is a trademark by baumritter corporation, this trademark has a nationality of new york in the united states trademark introduction ethan allen trademark information. Ethan allen trademark baumritter corporation new york, ny. On the bottom of one chair it reads ethan allen by baumritter made in vermont. I am willing to consider a discount if both are purchased together.

In just a flip, you will never run out of tables and seats. By 1939, he and his brotherinlaw business partner, nat ancell, introduced the ethan allen by baumritter line. Most cabinets and dressers use wood panels in between the drawers. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional interiors, 68th. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Apr 12, 2014 1950s birchcraft by baumritter furniture co measures 50 inches long 20 inches deep 32 inches tall two shelf 64 inches tall two top of mirror this is at the warehouse. Klings was purchased by the baumritter corporation in 1962. Take a look at the back of most ethan allen furniture from this furniture period and you will find real wood, not particle board or staples. Cleaning your room has never been easieror more stylish.

Ethan allen rocking chair proonline co baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book viko furniture corp baumritter 3 piece set 2 arm chairs 1 ethan allen baumritter colonial furniture endtable green lot art vintage baumritter ethan allen maple rocking chair make an offer on this baumritter nutmeg desk early 1930 40. Bookniture furniture hidden in a book by mikeplateaus. The chairs all look the same and i am assuming the table is part of the set. Paine midwinter sale, paine furniture company, 81 arlington street, boston, mass. People will overlook a few dings and basic wear, but you want the furniture you offer for sale to look like the quality furniture that is ethan allen. The company named its early american line of furniture ethan allen after the revolutionary war hero from vermont.

Mikeplateaus is raising funds for bookniture furniture hidden in a book on kickstarter. See more ideas about ethan allen, maple furniture and decor. Baumritter adopted the ethan allen line in 1936 and changed their name to ethan allen officially in 1972. Ethan allen baumritter corner desk and bookcase ebth. Your table is an early one if its marked baumritter, but its not an antique. Paine furniture company midwinter sale of furniture, rugs, draperies, lamps. Our dresser selection includes an array of designs, from traditional and vintageinspired looks to modern, streamlined profiles. The companys name was changed from baumritter corp. In 1939 the company introduced a line of early american furniture they called ethan allen. These 2 baumritter dough box side tables are in excellent shape. Clearly a fan of 17001800 furniture and the arts and crafts movements, it felt like he was having a fit when he described the degerate post modern movement in furniture design. The owners were theodore baumritter and his brotherinlaw, nathan s. Twentyfive centuries of style and design in the western tradition. Particular attention is devoted to the most distinguished artistsdesigners, as well as to the stories of.

By 1962, baumritter and ancell owned 14 furniture factories in the east. In the long run we know that vintage ethan allen furniture will last for years to come. In 1939 the company introduced a line of early american furniture. Baumritter, 94, furniture executive the new york times. End table 1940s baumritter sally phillips art designs. The top bookshelf cabinets are removable and have a covered compartment with doors, perfect for storing some mini bar essentials. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional, 66th edition, baumritter corp.

Baumritter coffee table and end tables my wife and i buy storage units as a hobby very addictive and in one of the units we bought was this baumritter coffee table and end tables. Jun 20, 2015 baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book. Many of the early baumritter pieces were fashioned in an early american. It became a furniture manufacturing company in 1939 with a line of early american furniture known as ethan allen. Still, its a decent book found it extremely knowledgeable until up to 1914. The company was started as a housewares manufacturer in 1932, then bought a bankrupt furniture factory in beecher falls, vermont, in 1936. By the middle of the 1960s, the baumritter corporation had the largest group of furniture in the world, with a. Although only a few important examples of actual furniture survive, stone carvings, fresco paintings, and models made as funerary offerings present rich documentary evidence. Browse through old ethan allen furniture books and catalogs to match. Particular attention is devoted to the most distinguished artistsdesigners, as well as to the stories of furniture manufacturers and institutions. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Spend this time at home to refresh your home decor style. The book offers a comprehensive overview of the modern history of furniture in this region against the backdrop of significant developments in the field worldwide. By 1962, ancell and baumritter owned 14 furniture factories in the east.

Vintage mid century modern viko baumritter swivel chair for sale. There is some detective work to be done if you want to really ensure that the antique is real, and a qualified inspector should be hired if youre spending. Theodore baumritter, a founder of the home furnishing company that grew into the giant ethan allen inc. Vikostyle midcentury modern dining chairs cool finds. The two founders, nat ancell and ted baumritter, had taken the company public in the. Twentyfive centuries of style and design in the western tradition morley, john on. Ethan allen baumritter corner desk and bookcase item details a maple ethan allen baumritter corner bookcaseondesk, having an upper winged bookcase with open shelves, one adjustable. The medium density foam paired with the straps offers firm, comfortable support.

Sep 04, 2014 ethan allen is a trademark by baumritter corporation, this trademark has a nationality of new york in the united states trademark introduction ethan allen trademark information. Most people recognize the name ethan allen furniture as one of the premier furniture brands in the united states. Maximizing reader insights into the principles of designing furniture as wooden structures, this book discusses issues related to the history of furniture structures, their classification and. Apr 25, 20 the history of ethan allen furniture posted on april 25, 20 by ruby johnson in 1932, two new yorkers, theodore baumritter and his brotherinlegislations nathan ancell, founded the baumritter corp, which had been a property own products revenue organization.

Shop baumritter at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. These pieces are from the baumritter roommates collection. Apr 08, 2015 you can read a bit of history about the baumritter company here, but the most interesting fact, i think, is that they started out in 1932 making garden gnomes before they got into furniture and later changed their name to ethan allen. Illustrated history of furniture, by frederick litchfield. Together, the two men pioneered the concept of selling furniture in roomstyle settings and built the ethan allen company. Aug 15, 2012 their first collection was a grouping of 28 pieces of early american furniture. The company manufactured primarily garden items like trellises and also a few mid century furniture pieces. Oct 26, 2017 constructed of solid walnut, this newly restored vintage armchair features new foam, new upholstery, and new strapping.

Ethan allen by baumritter my antique furniture collection. Sally phillips art designs this end table was manufactured by the baumritter corporation which was a household goods business established in 1932. These 2 tables can be sold individually or as a set. Ancell august 22, 1908 may 31, 1999 cofounded the ethan allen furniture company with his brotherinlaw, theodore baumritter, in the 1930s. The furniture is available from plotkin furniture in athol and leominster, massachusetts and keene, new hampshire. There is a growing market for used ethan allen furniture. They are not missing any buttons and the ribbon on the inside is still strong and unfrayed.

Baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book. Ethan allen has about 300 design centers and studios domestically and abroad, 9 manufacturing. Constructed of solid walnut, this newly restored vintage armchair features new foam, new upholstery, and new strapping. You can read a bit of history about the baumritter company here, but the most interesting fact, i think, is that they started out in 1932 making garden gnomes before they got into furniture and later changed their name to ethan allen. Baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book side. Fires have made large changes to mayville several times since it was founded. By 1962 the company had 14 furniture factories in the. If you are using a screen reader and having problems using our website, please call 1. By the middle of the 1960s, the baumritter corporation had the largest group of furniture in the world, with a 1,600piece line to choose from. Items per page 20 items per page 40 items per page 100. It was founded in 1932 by two brothersinlaw, nathan s. The viko baumritter collection was much more modern, but only had around 150 pieces. There is no damage or defect to these items only normal wear for their age.

Smithpeter staten island, ny this is an extremely useful overview of the development of furniture from the stone age to the present. Jan 25, 2015 the company named its early american line of furniture ethan allen after the revolutionary war hero from vermont. Trying to find out how to date baumritter furniture name. The firm adopted the name ethan allen for its earlyamerican furniture introduced in 1939, after the vermont revolutionary leader ethan allen. The fabric is an avocado green with a subtle herringbone pattern. Determining the age of antique furniture is the first step in establishing a proper valuation, as well as verifying that the piece is indeed an authentic furnishing from the era in question. The history of the ethan allen company reaches as far back as the 1930s when two brothersinlaw purchased a failing furniture company in beecher falls vermont. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.

Like ben and jerrys ice cream, skiing, maple syrup and other wonderful vermont things, ethan allen has developed a special spot in the nations hearts and minds. A wide variety of book store furniture options are available to you, such as general use, metal type, and appearance. Does this mean all of the chairs and table are also ethan allen, or would they all have the marking. The furniture company we know as ethan allen was founded in 1932 as baumritter corp. These featured steel, as opposed to the woods of ethan allen furniture, and had a more industrial look. Our dresser selection includes an array of designs, from traditional and vintageinspired looks to.

Beds, stools, throne chairs, and boxes were the chief forms of furniture in ancient egypt. Inside the drawers is identified as furniture by baumritter. The history of ethan allen furniture thomasville furniture. Nov 09, 2006 in 1939 the company introduced a line of early american furniture they called ethan allen. The pieces probably wont appreciate in value, but buying wood furniture made by ethan allen typically means buying furniture that will lasteven when you buy it used. Bookniture unfolds from a book to a multifunctional furniture. Please be advised, furniture items must be picked up and removed by winning bidder during the scheduled pickup time on pickup day. Their first collection was a grouping of 28 pieces of early american furniture. The history of ethan allen furniture posted on april 25, 20 by ruby johnson in 1932, two new yorkers, theodore baumritter and his brotherinlegislations nathan ancell, founded the baumritter corp, which had been a property own products revenue organization. Just goes to show that even a company with the humblest of beginnings can bury their past and become ultra snobby. Ethan allen has its roots in the great state of vermont.