Name: Antique West Michigan Furniture Co. Sheraton Style Mahogany Full Size Poster Bed
Brand: West Michigan Furniture Co.
Rating: 5 (154 reviews)

About the Item

"Sheraton style full size bed by West Michigan Furniture Co., circa 1940s. Made from mahogany with an open pediment headboard. features turned and fluted posts with trophy finials. The bed is supported by turnip feet. West Michigan Furniture Company 1889 – 1984 West Michigan Furniture was founded by D. Kruidenier, Frederick Metz, and George P. Hummer, who later became mayor of Holland, Michigan. After his death in 1920, Hummer's son-in-law, Charles Kirchen purchased Hummer's interest in the company. Wayne R. Fitzgerald served as its president and general manager from 1955-1976, when the company was purchased from the Kirchen family by Padnos. Mitchell W. Padnos became executive vice-president, and Doug Padnos the national sales manager. PRODUCTS West Michigan Furniture Co.'s first products were beds and bedroom suites in maple, ash, and oak. By the 1920s it had moved into production of phonograph cabinets, and bedroom and dining suites in 18th Century period revival styles. West Michigan made Colonial Revival case pieces to complement beds by Kindel Bed Co. in the 1920s. In the late 1920s and early 1930s it produced bedroom suites in a """"waterfall"""" art Deco style. During World War II the company made bunk beds and other items for the Army. After the war it made pieces in Modern bedroom groups and storage systems, using solids and exotic veneers, lacquer finishes, and cane and metal accents. From the 1950s to the early 1970s, West Michigan executed numerous contracts for colleges, hospitals and motel chains." Dimensions: 58" x 80" x 50.5" / Rail Height - 12" / Inside - 54" (Width x Depth x Height)

Creator:
West Michigan Furniture Co. (Manufacturer)
Dimensions:
Height: 50.5 in (128.27 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 80 in (203.2 cm)
Style:
Sheraton (In the Style Of)
Materials and Techniques:
Mahogany
Period:
1940-1949
Date of Manufacture:
1940s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good Condition; general use related wear. Some finish wear to the headboard from age.
Seller Location:
Dayton, OH
Reference Number:
Seller: 380031stDibs: LU5343234429542

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