Berkey & Gay Furniture

A vintage Berkey and Gay demilune Sideboard in excellent condition. The top has recently been French polished to give it a straight from the factory appearance. Both large and inc...

A gorgeous antique Regency style sideboard buffet or credenza By Berkey & Gay USA, circa 1920s Beautiful inlaid banded mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures: 7...

"Antique Berkey & Gay draw leaf extendable Refectory dining table. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and Gothic styling. Circa 1905-1929. Made of walnut featuring diagnal bandingalong the frieze, two built in draw leaves, acanthus spandrels, turned legs and a trestle base. A Breif History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the """"""""Berkey Table.This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form Berkey Bros and Gay. In 1873, William Berkey withdrew from the company, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to form the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1874, the new company opened their six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture. George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880. Oriel Cabinet constructed a factory at this site in the 1880s, but the original factory was destroyed by fire in 1890. In 1892, the company constructed a new factory, which continues to occupy the site. Both Oriel Cabinet and Berkey & Gay continued independently until 1911, when the two companies merged. The Oriel factory became Berkey & Gay's Plant No. 1 following the merger, and an addition was immediately made to the plant in 1912. In 1919 the company further expanded the factory 240 feet north along Monroe Avenue. In 1920, the company merged with the Wallace Furniture Company and the Grand Rapids Upholstery Company to form Consolidated Furniture...

An antique Napoleon III style tall chest of drawers by Berkey and Gay offers flame mahogany construction with foliate carved crest over case with three ...

Charming writing desk by Romimer -Brooks for Berkey & Gay / Designed for Hotel Statler ,Retains original label ,,Buffalo NY (see photo), Nice original condition,, wonderful finish,,,...

"Antique Berkey & Gay china hutch. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and Gothic styling. circa 1905-1929. Made of walnut featuring matchbook walnut burl panels. The two central doors are below a diamond carved frieze and exhibit exquisite geometric molding with quarter cut applied finials and round medallions. The cabinet opens to two removable shelves with plate grooves over a large lower dovetailed drawer for accessory storage. Drawer is set between acanthus carved quarter cut finials and rest over an apron of diagonal striping with lower ""S"" carved spandrals. The hutch is supported by turned legs along the front with bun feet and straight legs along the rear with a tapered foot. Interior of the drawer bares Berkey & Gay's first makers mark. A Breif History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the Berkey Table.This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form Berkey Bros and Gay. In 1873, William Berkey withdrew from the company, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to form the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1874, the new company opened their six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture. George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880. Oriel Cabinet constructed a factory at this site in the 1880s, but the original factory was destroyed by fire in 1890. In 1892, the company constructed a new factory, which continues to occupy the site. Both Oriel Cabinet and Berkey & Gay continued independently until 1911, when the two companies merged. The Oriel factory became Berkey & Gay's Plant No. 1 following the merger, and an addition was immediately made to the plant in 1912. In 1919 the company further expanded the factory 240 feet north along Monroe Avenue. In 1920, the company merged with the Wallace Furniture Company and the Grand Rapids Upholstery Company to form Consolidated Furniture...

"Antique Berkey & Gay dining chairs. A beautiful blend of William & Mary, Jacobean and gothic styling. circa 1905-1929. Made of solid walnut featuring a straight crest rail with diamond patterned design between fluted stiles and spindle back with geometric central panel. Each chair is embroidered with a floral spray and supported by turned legs at the front and square legs at the rear. Legs are connected by an ""H"" stretcher. The larger captains chair features an ""S"" scrolled crest rail between acanthus accents and is charachterized by an embroidered back and shapely arms. The chairs are marked along the underside with Berkey & Gay's first makers mark. A Breif History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes...

A Sheraton style two over three chest of drawers by Berkey & Gay, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. Solid mahogany with a lighter finish, brass hardware, decoratively carved corners an...

Top quality American-made solid oak bookcase with three carved doors opening to adjustable shelves and with spiral turned accent columns to each side. Three drawers fitted above the doors with original brass ring pulls, and with two ‘secret’ little drawer behind carved lions’ faces. C. 1910 – 20. ‘Berkey and Gay...

"Antique Berkey & Gay buffet or sideboard. An American Empire Revival, circa 1905-1929 Made of mahogany featuring rectangular form with quarter cut barley twisted columns, three upper convex cut flame mahogany drawers, and two lower drawers flanked by cabinets with a unique pull out silverware tray. The exquisite case is supported by six turned turnip feet.  Measurrs: 66". A Brief History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the ""Berkey Table.This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form Berkey Bros and Gay. In 1873, William Berkey withdrew from the company, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to form the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1874, the new company opened their six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture. George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880. Oriel Cabinet constructed a factory at this site in the 1880s, but the original factory was destroyed by fire in 1890. In 1892, the company constructed a new factory, which continues to occupy the site. Both Oriel Cabinet and Berkey & Gay continued independently until 1911, when the two companies merged. The Oriel factory became Berkey & Gay's Plant No. 1 following the merger, and an addition was immediately made to the plant in 1912. In 1919 the company further expanded the factory 240 feet north along Monroe Avenue. In 1920, the company merged with the Wallace Furniture Company and the Grand Rapids Upholstery Company to form Consolidated Furniture...

Antique Berkey & Gay Knoleworth William & Mary dining table. Made of mahogany featuring round form that extends to oval with five turned legs connected by serpentine stretchers and bun feet.. The William and Mary style was a transitional style between Mannerist and Queen Anne furniture. William & Mary furniture legs were defined by cup (goblet) and vase turned legs. This style was very popular in Britain from 1700-1725 and late experienced in America towards the late Victorian era. Includes two 9" leaves. A Breif History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the """"Berkey Table."""" This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form """"Berkey Bros and Gay."""" In 1873, William Berkey withdrew from the company, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to form the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1874, the new company opened their six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture. George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880. Oriel Cabinet constructed a factory at this site in the 1880s, but the original factory was destroyed by fire in 1890. In 1892, the company constructed a new factory, which continues to occupy the site. Both Oriel Cabinet and Berkey & Gay continued independently until 1911, when the two companies merged. The Oriel factory became Berkey & Gay's Plant No. 1 following the merger, and an addition was immediately made to the plant in 1912. In 1919 the company further expanded the factory 240 feet north along Monroe Avenue. In 1920, the company merged with the Wallace Furniture Company and the Grand Rapids Upholstery Company to form Consolidated Furniture...

"Antique Berkey & Gay writing desk or console. Made of mahogany with rectangular shape, Queen Ann style feet and a back trestle connecting the legs. Circa 1905 - 1929. Measure: 43". A Breif History of Berkey & Gay Furniture Company In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood building products. He was joined by his brother, Julius, who later began manufacturing what became known as the ""Berkey Table."" This was highly successful, and soon the Berkey brothers were concentrating on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form ""Berkey Bros and Gay."" In 1873, William Berkey withdrew from the company, and Julius Berkey and George W. Gay incorporated to form the Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1874, the new company opened their six-story factory, complete with wholesale and retail showrooms, in Grand Rapids. By 1882, this factory covered three city blocks. The company is known for making Victorian furniture. George W. Gay, although continuing to be involved with Berkey & Gay, also struck out on his own business ventures. One of these was the Oriel Cabinet Company, which he established in 1880. Oriel Cabinet constructed a factory at this site in the 1880s, but the original factory was destroyed by fire in 1890. In 1892, the company constructed a new factory, which continues to occupy the site. Both Oriel Cabinet and Berkey & Gay continued independently until 1911, when the two companies merged. The Oriel factory became Berkey & Gay's Plant No. 1 following the merger, and an addition was immediately made to the plant in 1912. In 1919 the company further expanded the factory 240 feet north along Monroe Avenue. In 1920, the company merged with the Wallace Furniture Company and the Grand Rapids Upholstery Company to form Consolidated Furniture...