Grand Rapids Furniture Co.

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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.