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R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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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Creator: R-Way Furniture Company
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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Birdseye Maple, Mahogany

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...
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany, Burl

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 We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood

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 All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call rest...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Metal, 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 ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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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 Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

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...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Wood, Hardwood, Walnut

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 ?All pieces of furniture can ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

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Midcentury Sideboard in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1950s
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Danish Mid Century Teak Highboy Dresser
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Mid-Century Sideboard With Display Toppers by R-Way
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R-Way Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
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R-Way Mid Century 8-Drawer Lowboy Dresser
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Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser
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Rway Mid Century 5 Drawer Walnut and Brass Highboy Dresser This dresser measures: 40 wide x 19.25 deep x 40.5 inches high ?All pieces of furniture c...
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R-Way Mid Century Walnut and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By R-Way Furniture Company
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R-Way mid century walnut and brass lowboy dresser Dresser measures: 56 wide x 18.5 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
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R-way Furniture Company case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

R-Way Furniture Company case pieces and storage cabinets 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 case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by R-Way Furniture Company were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Russel Wright, Hickory Manufacturing Company, and Landstrom Furniture. Prices for R-Way Furniture Company case pieces and storage cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,400 and can go as high as $8,950, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,220.
Questions About R-Way Furniture Company Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    No, 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.

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