Romweber Furniture Co.
Some vintage Romweber Furniture Company designs may strike the young as passé. But for fans of a certain age, the American brand never went out of style.
The Romweber story began in the late 1800s, with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture, Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room-set manufacturer, and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large and reputable manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. Not unlike many American companies, production at Romweber suffered during the Great Depression. The brand managed to stay afloat by making a rather strange pivot — to selling five-pound fruitcake boxes. During the Second World War, Romweber pivoted again, this time to the production of ammunition boxes and pontoons for American troops and, naturally, furniture for officers’ quarters.
While Romweber furniture (spelled “RomWeber” in vintage advertisements), dating back to the early 20th century, had designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. In the postwar years, Romweber manufactured walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that featured decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by the likes of Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular.
“It’s not uncommon for customers to say, ‘My parents had this Romweber Viking set,’” says Adam Cramer of collectors who visit Liberty & 33rd, the gallery he owns with his wife in South Bend, Indiana, about three hours north of Romweber’s birthplace in small-town Batesville. “It’s solid oak,” Cramer tells 1stDibs of the line of tables, chairs, desks and more.
Solid oak is the product of slow-growing deciduous trees. Solid oak furniture is durable, desirable and an investment that is usually associated with a hefty price. In solid oak furnishings, such as those that make up the covetable Romweber Viking Oak line, which launched in 1935, there aren’t any scraps of other components in the construction. Inspired by Scandinavian folk design, Romweber’s Viking Oak is said to have enjoyed one of the longest runs for a commercial furniture line in history. The collection went out of production in the late 1980s, and mid-century editions remain highly prized for their exceptional quality and hand-carved details.
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Creator: Romweber Furniture Co.
Dealer: Liberty & 33rd
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled African avodire wood...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Glass, Burl
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Oak Side Chairs, Pair
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern sculptural side chairs or dining chairs
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
Sculpted oak, with upholstered seats.
Measures: 19.75"W x...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Gentlemen's Chest
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style highboy dresser
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gold gilt details, and original brass ...
Category
1930s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved solid walnut frames, with gold gilt details, and brass studded ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Nightstand, 1930s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style nightstand
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gilt details, and original brass hardware.
...
Category
1930s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Rococo Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Parcel Painted Dresser, 1930s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style three drawer dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gilt details,...
Category
1930s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form highboy dresser
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning book-matched burled...
Category
1940s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Romweber French Neoclassical Mahogany and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bubble glass breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany,...
Category
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Bombay Form Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1940s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style bombay form triple dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
Retailed by Hathaway's Furniture of New York
USA, Circa 1940s
Stunning ...
Category
1940s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Louis XV Flame Mahogany Nightstands, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style bedside tables
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with carved cabriole legs, and original b...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Sid...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl, Upholstery
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style buffet server or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous exotic burled acacia wood, with original brass hardware.
Measur...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabri...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with mu...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning burled olive ash wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 63"W ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabri...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Twin Headboards, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style twin size headboards
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with floral carvings and cabr...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dresser, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style dresser or chest of drawers
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs,...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style vanity or writing desk
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs, and ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous burled olive wood, with mullioned glass front d...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Oak Spider Leg Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
Sculpted oak with parquetry top, splayed spider legs, and unique felt-lined cut...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Oak
Romweber Hollywood Regency Lacquered Grasscloth and Brass Wall Mirrors, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie wall mirrors
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beveled glass mirror, with beautiful lacquered grasscloth and brass frame.
M...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - ...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Romweber Hollywood Regency Lacquered Grasscloth and Brass Wall Mirror
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie wall mirror
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beveled glass mirror, with beautiful lacquered grasscloth and brass frame.
Measures: ...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Lacquered Grasscloth Dresser or Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie long dresser or credenza
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beautiful lacquered grasscloth, with original Asian-inspired brass hardwa...
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Highboy Dresser, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs, and origina...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous exotic burled acacia wood, with mullioned glass...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Bar Cabinet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style buffet server or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched olive ash burl wood, with original brass hardware.
...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Romweber Empire Mahogany, Burl Wood, and Brass Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Empire or Neoclassical style nightstands
By Romweber
USA, circa 1940s
Mahogany cases, with gorgeous book...
Category
1940s American Empire Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78.5"W x 2...
Category
1960s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Louis XV Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase or Dining Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style two-piece breakfront bookcase or china cabinet
By Romweber
USA, circa 1950s
Satinwood, with beautiful burl wood front, glass fron...
Category
1950s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Burl Wood and Parcel Painted Twin Beds, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo Louis XV style twin beds
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Exotic burled African avodire wood, with paint and gilt details.
Measures: 42.75" W...
Category
1930s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl, Paint
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Writing Desk
By Jim Peed, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style writing desk
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Carved pine, with original brass hardware. Middl...
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co., Jim Peed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers
By Jim Peed for Romweber
USA, Circa 1990s
Measures: 4...
Category
Late 20th Century American Baroque Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Pine
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Oak Spider Leg Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
Sculpted oak with parquetry top, splayed spider legs, and unique felt-lined cutlery...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Oak
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Triple Dresser
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1940s
Book-matched satinwood, with painted tr...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rococo Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Viking Oak Lift Top Bar Cabinet, Circa 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional rustic lift top bar cabinet
By Romweber, "Viking Oak" Collection
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved solid oak, with original brass hardware.
...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Ebonized Sideboard Credenza, Newly Refinished
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany sideboard credenza or bar cabinet
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
M...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Mahogany
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Ebonized Bar Cabinet, Newly Refinished
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ebonized mahogany sideboard credenza or bar cabinet server
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 195...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Mahogany
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Nightstands, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of French Provincial Louis XV style nightstands
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs, and original brass h...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid-Century Modern Dining Set
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern dining set
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
Table is sculpted oak with parquetry top, splayed spider legs, and unique felt-line...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Sculpted Oak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional set of six Mid-Century Modern sculptural dining chairs
By Harold Schwartz for Romweber
USA, 1950s
Sculpted oak,...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Romweber Furniture Co. furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Romweber Furniture Co. furniture 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 Romweber Furniture Co. furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Romweber Furniture Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Conant Ball, John Stuart Inc., and Broyhill. Prices for Romweber Furniture Co. furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,995.
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- What is Romweber Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Romweber Furniture was an American furniture manufacturer. It began in the late 1800s with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture; Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room set manufacturer and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. While Romweber Furniture had earlier designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. This includes walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that feature decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware, as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Romweber furniture.
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