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Kroehler Mfg. Co. Cabinets

Before growing into one of the largest furniture brands in the United States in the mid-20th century, the Kroehler Manufacturing Co. had humble beginnings. It was founded in 1902, when Peter E. Kroehler, a Chicago-based businessman who grew up on a farm in Minnesota, bought a small furniture manufacturer called Naperville Lounge Co., a maker of wooden lounge chairs and upholstered furniture, founded in 1893. He had first worked there as a clerk before rising to partner and then president and finally owner. Under Kroehler’s leadership, a new factory was built in Naperville, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, in 1913, and soon after the company was renamed.

Kroehler Manufacturing Co. became a fixture of the American furniture industry, eventually employing around 8,000 people in four plants in Illinois and Ohio, and by the 1940s was bringing in more than $20 million in annual sales. The company was a pioneer in innovative 20th-century furniture, patenting some of its designs, like the Unifold sofa bed with a removable mattress that was developed in 1909 and the sideways foldable Duofold sofa bed. Colorful ads in popular magazines such as Ladies Home Journal propelled these dual-purpose furnishings into customer favorites. Kroehler was also known for its hand-tufted Turkish couches as well as unique shapes for lounge-chair backs, such as batwings and scallops. In addition to seating and sofa beds, the company specialized in furniture for the entire home, from sturdy wooden cabinets to sleek mid-century modern credenzas.

Kroehler’s historic Naperville factory closed in 1978 due to financial struggles and was acquired by a Chicago investment firm that sold the plants as well as the rights to the Kroehler name. Its Naperville factory was converted into apartments in the 1980s, and decades later the company name is still visible on the building.

Kroehler Manufacturing Co. is remembered for its long association with the Chicago area and its quality mid-century modern furniture pieces, which remain coveted collector’s items to this day.

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Creator: Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Music Cabinet by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions: Height: 29 in Width: 54 1/2 in Depth: 17 in This Kreoler Danish Mid Century Modern rosewood music cabinet is truly incredible! This piece is absolutely stunning! If...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Mfg. Co. Cabinets

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Gilbert Rohde Petite Cabinet Model 4020 ( Bar Cabinet )
By Kroehler Mfg. Co., Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare cabinet by Gilbert Rohde on the petite side for scale. Model 4020 for Kroehler. All the pieces from this collection were designed with space saving in a room in mind. The sh...
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MCM 1 Piece Kroehler China Hutch Cabinet Glass Shelves Carved Handles
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
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Lovely Mid-Century Modern one-piece Kroehler china cabinet or hutch with adjustable glass shelves, brass plated sculpted handles and hinges, lig...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Kroehler Mfg. Co. Cabinets

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Metal

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Kroehler Mfg. Co. cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Kroehler Mfg. Co. cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kroehler Mfg. Co. cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Kroehler Mfg. Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen, and Ikea. Prices for Kroehler Mfg. Co. cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,745 and can go as high as $9,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,495.

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