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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Period: Mid-20th Century
Creator: R-Way Furniture Company
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 w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Pagoda Sideboard in the Style of James Mont
By James Mont, R-Way Furniture Company
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
American Art Deco Tall Chest of Drawers by R-Way
By Eliel Saarinen, R-Way Furniture Company
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...
Category
1940s American Art Deco Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Mahogany, Burl
James Mont Style Black Lacquer with Brass Pagoda Form Sideboard
By R-Way Furniture Company, James Mont
Located in Hanover, MA
Pagoda form black and brass sideboard buffet in the style of James Mont with ming shaped feet and Asian motif detailing from the Exotic Modernist movement of the late 1940s-early 1950s, including distinctive solid brass bell form decorative pulls. Freshly restored black lacquer finish with Chinese red inside the cabinet. Six drawers and two cabinets the interiors of which each have a single shelf which is adjustable and removable.
Manufactured by RWay - Northern Furniture Co...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
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Ash
American Mid-Century Modern Dresser by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish Mid-Century Modern dresser made by the American manufacturer R-Way. Sturdily constructed piece with a handsome walnut veneer exterior. Ample storage space provided by six dra...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
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
Birdseye Maple, Mahogany
Double Pedestal Sheraton Style Mahogany Dining Table
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Sheraton style double pedestal dining room table with double Greek key detail. Double pedestals with three part bamboo supports on tr...
Category
1950s American Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Brass
Vintage Modern R-Way Dining Table With Leaves
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this unique Vintage R-Way Dining Table with removable leaves– a Danish delight that's sure to elevate your dining experience to new heights. This table exudes mid-century...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Sideboard With Display Toppers by R-Way
By R-Way Furniture Company
Located in Trenton, NJ
Step into a world where timeless design coalesces with eco-conscious living with this splendid R-Way sideboard with unique dual display toppers. This piece isn't just a vintage gem; ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company
Materials
Cane, Wood
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Set of 6 Maple Dining Chairs
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American Art Deco Chest of Drawers by R-Way
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Mid-Century Walnut Dresser by R-Way
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Mid-Century Walnut Nightstands by R-Way
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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Mid-Century Highboy by R-Way
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Located in North Hollywood, CA
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1940s Six-Drawer Low Chest by R-Way Furniture in Silver Cerused Mahogany
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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.