R-Way Furniture Company
American
Known among vintage furniture collectors for its beautifully finished wooden pieces, R-Way Furniture Company has an enduring legacy as one of the foremost American furniture manufacturers of the 20th century.
Before it became R-Way, the Sheboygan, Wisconsin-based company was known as the Mattoon Manufacturing Company, founded by entrepreneur George B. Mattoon. Mattoon came from a background of limited means and left school at the age of 12 to support his family. At 15, he enlisted with the Union Army and fought in the Civil War. In 1865, following his stint with the military, Mattoon worked at his brother’s chair factory in Sheboygan Falls. His natural knack for business led him to manufacture and sell his own furniture, establishing the Mattoon Manufacturing Company in 1881.
After Mattoon died in 1904, the company became Northern Furniture. In 1916, the C. Reiss Coal Company bought the firm, and in 1942, it changed the name to R-Way.
Throughout the 1940s and 1950s, R-Way became known for producing high-quality home furnishings. Pieces such as dressers, commodes, credenzas, tables, dining room chairs and bedroom furniture were created using walnut, maple and mahogany and accented with brass fixtures. Although R-Way’s furniture consisted mainly of classic mid-century modern style, some pieces deviated into the Exotic Revival style. One example is a black, lacquered Pagoda-form sideboard buffet designed in the style of flamboyant, notorious designer James Mont.
R-Way experienced continued success until 1962, when Franklin Industries, Inc., acquired it. In 1965, the company shifted its focus from producing household furnishings to commercial furniture.
During the 1970s and 1980s, R-Way’s production began to slow, and Reiss Industries bought the firm in 1987. R-Way Furniture Company closed in 1992.
Today, R-Way Furniture Company pieces remain highly sought after by mid-century modern interior designers and 20th-century furniture collectors.
On 1stDibs, discover a range of vintage R-Way Furniture Company case pieces and storage cabinets, seating and more furniture and collectibles.
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Gorgeous Rway Six-Drawer Chest in Blonde Mahogany and Bird's-Eye Maple
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Lovely modern six-drawer chest by Rway, circa 1940s. Blonde mahogany with bird's-eye maple accents. Simply stunning! Retains the Maker mark. Excellent restored condition. The chest h...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
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American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company, Eliel Saarinen
Located in Hanover, MA
American Art Deco highboy dresser with Machine-Age lines in its tiered appearance and curved edge drawers. Produced circa 1947 by R-Way Furnit...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
R-Way Mid Century Storage Headboard
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
R-Way mid century storage headboard
This headboard measures: 57 wide x 12 deep x 36 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
Stunning Queen Size Midcentury R-Way Walnut Headboard
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautiful vintage modern headboard by R-Way furniture with a charming vintage walnut finish. Sleek design at 63 inches wide, this piece make...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
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Walnut Night Stands with Burl Inlay by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant pair of nightstands, crafted by R-Way Furniture Company, exemplifies the timeless appeal of mid-century modern design. Constructed from rich walnut, each piece features ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
$1,600 / set
Pair of 1950's Mid-Century Modern Chinoiserie Nightstands by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company, Century Furniture, James Mont, Raymond Sabota
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Midcentury Modern nightstands for sale. These were manufactured by R-Way in the 1950's, and are very well made. They are made of mahogany, and were lacquered in white...
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1950s American Chinoiserie Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Rway Mid Century Chests - Pair
Each chest measures: 34 wide x 18.5 deep 32.25 high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
$6,495 / set
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Rway Mid Century Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 40.75 inches high
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern R-Way Walnut Credenza, 1960s
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Harlingen, TX
This vintage mid-century modern credenza by R-Way Furniture features a classic design, beautiful amber tone walnut wood and versatile storage. To the left is a spacious two-door cabi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Metal, Brass
$1,760 Sale Price
20% Off
Rway Mid Century Walnut and Brass Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table 2 Leaves
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Rway Mid Century Walnut and Brass Hidden Leaf Expanding Dining Table with 2 Leaves
This table measures: 64 wide x 40 deep x 29 inches high, with a chair clearance of 28 inches, each...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Pagoda Sideboard in the Style of James Mont
By R-Way Furniture Company, James Mont
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Vintage James Mont style pagoda form sideboard buffet manufactured by RWay Northern Furniture Company. Sideboard has Ming style feet with a ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Headboard Designed by R Way Manufacturing
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage midcentury headboard features a simple yet eloquent design. A dark walnut finish with a curved top adds to the appeal of thi...
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Walnut
$840 Sale Price
30% Off
Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Brass Credenza by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-Century modern walnut and brass credenza manufactured by R-Way in the United States, circa 1960s. Take a moment to admire the stunning brass hardware of this beautiful credenza, ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century "Nordic" Sideboard by R-Way Furniture
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Scandinavian Modern-influenced design and quality mid-century American construction, the "Nordic" series by R-Way Furniture of Sheboygan, Wisconsin truly offers the best of both...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Eight-Drawer Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern dresser features eight large drawers with sculpted brass pulls on each. A unique design with brass trim running along the edges of the front and brass fe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
$2,800 Sale Price
20% Off
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
This dresser measures: 40 wide x 18.5 deep x 41 inches high
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Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century "Nordic" Gentleman's Chest by R-Way Furniture
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With Scandinavian Modern-influenced design and quality mid-century American construction, the "Nordic" series by R-Way Furniture of Sheboygan, Wisconsin truly offers the best of both...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Wood, Hardwood, Walnut
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R-way Furniture Company furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
R-Way Furniture Company 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 R-Way Furniture Company furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by R-Way Furniture Company 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 Unagusta, Mainline by Hooker, and Hooker Furniture. Prices for R-Way Furniture Company furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $525 and can go as high as $8,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,423.
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Questions About R-Way Furniture Company
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024No, R-WAY Furniture is not still in business. In 1992, the company closed, and in 1993, its assets underwent sale at auction. The closure followed a gradual decline in production that began after 1949, when a new owner purchased the Mattoon Manufacturing Company and changed its name to R-WAY. On 1stDibs, shop a range of R-WAY furniture.