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Rapids Of Boston

Set of Six Walnut Dining Armchairs by Rapids of Boston
By Rapids Furniture Company 1
Located in Dorchester, MA
Sold in the late 1950s by Rapids Furniture of Boston, this set of mid-century dining chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Textile, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart / Cabinet on Casters by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reveal an adjustable shelf and single drawer. Retains the 'Rapids' of Boston tag (the furniture showroom
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Chest of Drawers
By Robert W. Irwin Co., Royal
Located in Soquel, CA
Grand Rapids in 1889 from Harbor Beach to join the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. (later American
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Early 20th Century American Federal Bedroom Sets

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Brass

William Conlon, "Untitled", Poster, Annual Community Holiday Festival, 1985
By William Conlon
Located in Downingtown, PA
, TX Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI Everson Museum, Syracuse, NY Albright-Knox Art Gallery
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Richard Wilt, Caesar, American Mid-Century Modern O/C Painting, Ca. 1960s
By Richard Wilt
Located in New York, NY
, Pittsburgh, PA 1950 Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids, MI 1951 Butler Institute of American Art
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Modern Still-Life Pinecone Oil Painting Panel Buffie Johnson 1974 Plant Series
By Buffie Johnson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and Portraits by Buffie Johnson” 1942 * Robert C. Vose Galleries, Boston: “Paintings and Portraits by
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Paint

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the rapids of boston you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A rapids of boston — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a rapids of boston — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right rapids of boston, those designed in mid-century modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made rapids of boston over the years, but those crafted by Lifetime Furniture Co., Milo Baughman and Conger A. Metcalf are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Rapids Of Boston?

A rapids of boston can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,900, while the lowest priced sells for $2,500 and the highest can go for as much as $6,900.
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    Grand Rapids Chair Co. was founded in 1872. In 1945, it became a subsidiary under Sligh-Lowery, and in 1957 it was sold to Baker Furniture Co. In 1973, Baker stopped using the Grand Rapids Chair Co. name as they produced their products. Shop a range of authentic vintage Grand Rapids Chair Co. pieces on 1stDibs.
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    The specific reason why a Boston shaker is called that is unknown. British retailers began using the name to describe the cocktail shaker that creates a seal with a glass in the 1920s, but the origins of it remain a mystery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of barware.
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    A Boston rocking chair is a wooden rocking chair with a decorative top panel and a seat and arms that curve down towards the front. Find an assortment of rocking chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    What the shaking tin of a Boston shaker is made from varies. In modern designs, stainless steel is often the preferred material because it is durable and doesn't alter the taste of beverages. Shop an assortment of barware on 1stDibs.