Weiman left an indelible mark on the history of American furniture manufacturing as a leader in mid-century modern design. Its high-quality work included fabric upholstered and on-trend sofas, chaise longues and lounge chairs. Weiman also created many beautiful solid wood pieces, like side tables and end tables full of charm and character.
Weiman came onto the American furniture scene in 1935 in Rockford, Illinois, a city known for its furniture manufacturing industry. Weiman expanded in 1941 with the construction of a large factory. According to Rockford Streamlined, it was “one of the very finest factories in all the world of furniture.” While it industrialized its manufacturing processes, Weiman continued to focus on heirloom quality pieces with excellent craftsmanship.
Over the years, Weiman developed a more modern style. The company’s upholstered furniture was often inspired by innovative developments in design. It acquired a reputation for bold and colorful pieces that customers could personalize to their tastes.
In 1979, Weiman became a subsidiary of leading furniture manufacturer Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. to continued success over the subsequent decades. In 2003, Bassett Furniture Industries, Inc. announced that the Weiman division would acquire assets of upholstery manufacturer Preview Furniture, Inc., creating Weiman Preview. The new company offered a stronger lineup of contemporary furniture and worked with designers like Vladimir Kagan, M.F. Harty and Stanley Jay Friedman.
Contemporary decor company Interlude Home Inc. purchased Weiman Preview in 2006 to expand its accent furniture collection. The purchase transformed Interlude Home Inc. into a custom furniture brand now known for upscale designs.
On 1stDibs, find classic Weiman seating, tables, case pieces and more.
$3,166
H 29.93 in W 47.25 in D 23.23 in
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Desk with Tortoise Finish, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A highly decorative Hollywood Regency desk in the Palm Beach manner, featuring a faux bamboo frame with a richly variegated tortoiseshell finish. The rectangular top is inset with wo...
Brass
Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk
By Drexel
Located in Redding, CT
Drexel Kensington Faux Bamboo Desk. Fabulous designer piece with plenty of storage . Signed lower left drawer. Repainted and ready to go. Dimensions:...
Metal
Maitland Smith Faux Bamboo and Brass Mounted Desk
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
An extraordinary and exceptionally rare faux bamboo partner’s desk, this remarkable piece embodies the exotic elegance, craftsmanship, and artistic innovation that made bamboo-inspi...
Brass
Antique Faux Bamboo Writing Desk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Aesthetic Movement example of a charming writing desk fashioned with elaborate galleries and simulated bamboo accents, including root feet. The desk with a single drawer with ...
Faux Bamboo, Wood
$3,800 / item
H 29.53 in W 45.28 in D 23.63 in
Neoclassical Faux Bamboo Desk, Honey Finish, Brass Handles, 1950s
By Maison Jansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant neoclassical desk crafted in faux bamboo, featuring refined proportions and a warm honey-toned finish that highlights its bamboo-inspired detailing. Raised on slender turned...
Wood
$2,600
H 30.5 in W 40 in D 20 in
American of Martinsville Faux Bamboo & Cane Writing Desk Console Table MCM
By American of Martinsville
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
There are certain furniture makers whose work instantly resonates with collectors, designers, and discerning homeowners. American of Martinsville is among them. This beautifully cra...
Brass
Widdicomb Painted and Gilt Wood Desk
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Carved, painted and giltwood Hollywood Regency style desk on brass castors with walnut burl top by Berkey Furniture Co. for John Widdicomb. Signed.
Wood
20th Century Wood Louis XVI Style French Writing Desk, 1950s
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
French writing desk from the mid-20th century. Louis XVI style furniture veneered in mahogany and walnut, rich in gilded and chiseled metal decorations. Finished desk for the center ...
Wood
French faux bamboo desk in pine - Early 20th century
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Antique - Decoration - 20th Measures : 82x61cm H:74cm Victorian style faux-bamboo writing table. It features a small central drawer and a wooden top, all resting on legs designed t...
Wood
Rare Vintage Hollywood Regency Glenn of California Desk
By Glenn of California
Located in Alhambra, CA
Mid-century Americana mixed with classical elegance. Writing desk by Glenn of California, dating from around the 1950's. Iron column frame with a bold, "oxidized" pale green finish. ...
Iron
Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Console or Sofa Table With Brass Mounts Circa 1970
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful faux bamboo console table having cross pattern parquetry inlay top, faux bamboo triple stem legs and brass corner mounts. North America ca. 1970. In outstanding conditi...
Brass
Spanish Colonial Revival Writing Table Desk Library Table
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Outstanding Spanish Colonial style solid pine desk with three dovetailed drawers & forged iron base; Walter E. Smith collection. A substantial Desk, work, library table in rarel...
Iron
Vintage Chevron Pencil Reed Writing Desk with Brass Hardware, USA
By Mcquire
Located in Southampton, NJ
Pencil reed writing desk of solid wood construction in a geometric Chevron pattern with original brass hardware, custom glass top & marvelous turned bun fee.
Brass
Regency Leather Top Desk with Campaign Styling and Brass Gallery
By Sligh Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional writing desk In the French style featuring two drawers, embossed tooled leather writing surface, three-quarter brass gallery on tapered legs with brass casters. Enhanc...
Brass
Brighton Pavilion Burnt Bamboo and Grasscloth Pagoda Desk and Chair
Located in Southampton, NJ
Brighton Pavilion burnt tortoise bamboo and grass cloth desk with British Colonial design elements featuring two glove boxes, two drawers, elegan...
Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Raffia, Rattan, Glass
Louis XVI Leather Top Writing Desk Cassard Et Cie, Paris
Located in Southampton, NJ
An early 20th c. Louis XVI style leather top desk with three drawers, original brasses and tapered reed legs; by Cassard et Cie , Paris. An early-to-mid 20th-century Parisian furnitu...
Brass
