Karges Furniture

Large Wood Curved French Provincial Silver Gold Finish Wall Mirror by Karges. USA 1970s.

Long Country French bombe 8 drawer white wash burl wood dresser credenza solid & mint!

Karges French Regency Style neoclassical walnut tall chest dresser cabinet. Item features a brass gallery, 2 small interior drawers, beautiful woo...

A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style coffee table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched burled walnut top, with carved solid walnut legs. Measures: 34"...

A magnificent pair of Karges Furniture Louis XVI mahogany bombe nightstands commodes with protective glass top. Very good vintage condition. Measure...

Spectacular hand painted Karges Chinoiserie Secretary finished in the most sophisticated salmon wash with gold embellished raised scenes from the Or...

A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved burled walnut, with glass front doors and original brass ...

An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved cream painted walnut frames, with gold gilt details, ...

A beautiful French Provincial Louis XV style lighted breakfront bookcase or dining cabinet By Karges USA, Circa 1960s Carved cream lacquered walnut, with original brass hardware. ...

A vintage pair of French provincial style commodes by Karges offer bombe form with painted flowers, foliate cast pulls and gilt highlights, maker label as photographed, 20th century ...

An outstanding set of eight French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved solid walnut frames, with blue and yellow striped uph...

An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous book-matched walnut top, with inlaid burl wood banding and apr...

An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style extension dining table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous book-matched burled walnut top, with carved solid walnut legs, a...

A handsome Carved Pine Console Server in the Georgian Style by Karges Furniture. A shaped carved pine sideboard with curved ends and overhanging top. The back with an open brass back...

An outstanding set of six Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dining chairs By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous burl wood frames, with caned backs, and peacock patterne...

Two classic vintage Karges French Empire neoclassical dining chairs, arm chairs or accent chairs. These luxurious chairs are painted white with gold c...

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency desk for sale. Manufactured by Karges in the 1960s, and in beautiful vintage condition. Really special writing desk that ...

A tall secretary by Karges offers ebonized wood construction with upper having carved shell form crest over single door case having internal bookcase; lower ...

Set of 6 neoclassical style dining chairs by Karges Furniture feature gilded detailing, saber legs, and soft velvet upholstery. Upholstered backs as well. Very comfortable. Good vint...

Exquisite Louis XVI Bench Karges Furniture Co. hand carved hardwood blue motif fabric made in Indiana, USA. The apron, stretchers and legs on this graceful French style bench are all hand carved. It is standard with a boxed pullover seat. Makers Paper Lable is underneath, The Karges Furniture Co. Inc and made in the Mid-20th Century. In good vintage condition, Firm and sturdy, we recommend having it newly upholstered. About the Designer Edwin F. Karges Sr. Edwin F. Karges, Sr., born in 1896 in Evansville, Indiana, was the son of 2nd generation immigrant Albert F. Karges, founder of the Karges Furniture Co., Inc. Though his father wished him to become a businessman like himself, Edwin (or "Mr. K" to all who loved him), followed his own unique, artistic path. After graduating the University of Pennsylvania Wharton School of Business and a brief service in the post-WWI Navy, he returned to the company to help as he was able. With little inclination to the business end of things, Edwin found his joy and calling in the design of the furniture. Enamored of European design, Edwin began to guide the company toward more French, English and Italian influences in their products. Over the span of the next 65 years, this amazing talent came to fruition in the thousands of beautiful designs from the company. Influenced by his wife Evaline, one of the first women to open an interior design firm in the city and a Pioneer in her own right, and his daughter, Joan, who lived in Italy after WWII, his prolific body of work guided the company away from more American products...

An exceptional French Regency Louis XVI style extension dining table By Karges Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Book-matched banded burled walnut top, with carved solid walnut apron and...

Pair of Country French Bombe white wash pickled burl wood night stands end tables brass pulls mint.

Magnificent Directoire Cocktail Table by Karges Furniture, early 2000's. This exceptional table celebrates beautifully hand-carved details that include hand-painted gold leaf rosett...

A French Transitional style armoire / linen press by Karges, of Evansville, Indiana, USA. Solid wood with distressed gold finish, metal hardware, ornately carved pediment top and bra...

Two vintage Karges French Empire dining arm or accent chairs. Painted white with gold carved accents, scrolled arms, brass plates, saber legs and red upholstery. Karges carefully crafts exquisite masterpieces in their Grand Rapids, Michigan facility. They do not do mass production and make each product upon order. Karges artisans are committed to let every chair, desk, table, bed, chest, sofa, and side piece emerge with integrity and handcraftsmanship and be its own unique piece. n 1886, Albert F. Karges, a first-generation German immigrant, invested $600 and began making moderately priced bedroom furniture of solid oak and walnut. At that time, the river port town of Evansville, Indiana was one of the largest hardwood furniture manufacturing centers in the world. The Company prospered through the turn of the century, and Albert's son Edwin F. Karges, Sr. joined the family business after World War I. He had a keen interest in European designs and traveled extensively in an effort to learn more about the old-world styles. Soon the Karges line took on a more classic look and began separating itself from its competitors as he began to develop his own ideas. Mr. ""K"", active in the company for over 60 years, left elegant, timeless designs, that are still best sellers after 30 years. After World War II Edwin's son, Edwin F. Karges, Jr., joined the business. He was graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Wood Technology, and his knowledge and skill in wood finishing provided the groundwork for developing the Karges finishing process. ""Eddie"", as he was known in the plant, was involved in all aspects of the business and will be ever regarded as the expert in matters relating to the unique Karges finish. In April of 2006, Ed Jr. passed away, leaving Karges personnel greatly saddened by the passing of this wonderfully kind and beloved man. Fortunately, however, he was a great teacher and saw to it that all were well-trained and equipped to carry on his dream for the Company. During the past 30 years, all four of Eddie's children have been involved in the business. Joan Karges Rogier, now President, worked alongside her father for nearly 30 years, representing the fourth generation of leadership. Joan brings to the Company a true understanding and appreciation of the strengths and experiences bequeathed by her predecessors as well as a sincere concern for the workers. She understands why Karges survived and why it remains strong today. Joan would tell you, ""The only way to make the very best furniture in the world is the slow, careful, hands-on way."" This quality philosophy trickles down to the work bench or desk of each employee. Joan's daughter Gretchen is the 5th generation of this amazing story, the child willing and able to work hard and take up the challenge of making furniture in the tried and true method of her progenitors. One might even say the American way. Gretchen has worked along side Ed, Joan, and an army of talented people who know and understand the goal: to make the best furniture possible. Gretchen and her husband Martin, Karges' safety director, maintenance guru and overall ""facilities engineer,"" have done everything required in a small family business. Everything from spearheading a media campaign to repairing damaged windows from a spring storm. Karges' story is not unique in American history, but it is indeed remarkable. As long as this group of dedicated artisans, family and beloved friends is able to continue practicing their craft, doing what will surely be missed should we not be on the scene, so we shall. In 2011 Karges Furniture will achieve the extremely rare distinction of being a 125-year-old, still-family-owned, American furniture manufacturing company. Bravo!! Stenella says: Karges is one of the most expensive and high end furniture manufacturers in the new furniture market. The used Karges furniture...

A show stealer elegant armchair for use in the livingroom or at a fancy desk having carved mahogany shield back and curved arms with upholstered arm rests. ...

A truly elegant set of eight vintage (1960s or 1970s) beautifully crafted Karges richly carved dark walnut finish dining chairs with pale bl...

Karges mahogany three drawers, three tier server featuring antiqued brass gallery on top and brass mesh back with three drawers with antiqued brass pulls...