Romweber Furniture Co.
American
Some vintage Romweber Furniture Company designs may strike the young as passé. But for fans of a certain age, the American brand never went out of style.
The Romweber story began in the late 1800s, with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture, Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room-set manufacturer, and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large and reputable manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more.
Not unlike many American companies, production at Romweber suffered during the Great Depression. The brand managed to stay afloat by making a rather strange pivot — to selling five-pound fruitcake boxes. During the Second World War, Romweber pivoted again, this time to the production of ammunition boxes and pontoons for American troops and, naturally, furniture for officers’ quarters.
While Romweber furniture (spelled “RomWeber” in vintage advertisements), dating back to the early 20th century, had designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. In the postwar years, Romweber manufactured walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that featured decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by the likes of Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular.
“It’s not uncommon for customers to say, ‘My parents had this Romweber Viking set,’” says Adam Cramer of collectors who visit Liberty & 33rd, the gallery he owns with his wife in South Bend, Indiana, about three hours north of Romweber’s birthplace in small-town Batesville. “It’s solid oak,” Cramer tells 1stDibs of the line of tables, chairs, desks and more.
Solid oak is the product of slow-growing deciduous trees. Solid oak furniture is durable, desirable and an investment that is usually associated with a hefty price. In solid oak furnishings, such as those that make up the covetable Romweber Viking Oak line, which launched in 1935, there aren’t any scraps of other components in the construction.
Inspired by Scandinavian folk design, Romweber’s Viking Oak is said to have enjoyed one of the longest runs for a commercial furniture line in history. The collection went out of production in the late 1980s, and mid-century editions remain highly prized for their exceptional quality and hand-carved details.
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Creator: Romweber Furniture Co.
Trio of Harold Schwartz White Oak Nesting Tray Tables for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Chicago, IL
Wonderful modern design and sturdy oak framing, these nesting tables by Harold Schwartz for Romweber have finely carved legs and stretchers. The top table has three oak trays for ser...
Category
1950s American Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Oak
Romweber Figured Walnut Dresser With Crema Marble Inset Panels
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Romweber Furniture Italian Regency style nine-drawer long chest/cabinet/dresser with figured walnut and inset marble drawer fronts. Cast brass three part filigree pulls open the outs...
Category
1950s American Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl, Walnut
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Gentleman's Chest, Circa 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency gentleman's chest
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1960s
Cherry wood case, with burl wood banding and front, and unique Italian travertine an...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Burl Gentleman's Chest by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptionally rare burled walnut gentleman's wardrobe from Harold Schwartz' iconic mid-century bedroom collection for Batesville, Indiana's RomWeber Furniture. The swirling natural w...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass, Metal
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Carved Walnut Sideboard or Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, circa 1960s
Carved walnut, with original brass hardware.
Measures: 78.5"W x 2...
Category
1960s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Vanity, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style vanity or writing desk
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning book-matched exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs, and ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Walnut and Burl Wood Dresser or Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency dresser or credenza
By Romweber Furniture
USA, Circa 1960s
Walnut, with inlaid burled walnut, and original brass hardware.
Measure...
Category
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency triple dresser or credenza
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1960s
Cherry wood case, with burl wood banding and front, and unique Italian trav...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Travertine, Brass
Romweber High Chest
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Romweber high chest of drawers in burl and ebony.
Category
1930s American Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl, Ebony
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Burl Wood and Parcel Painted Twin Beds, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Rococo Louis XV style twin beds
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s
Exotic burled African avodire wood, with paint and gilt details.
Measures: 42.75" W...
Category
1930s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl, Paint
Rare Harold Schwartz Bowtie Bar Cart Console Server Buffet in Style of Gio Ponti
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Chicago, IL
A rare rolling bar cart console server by Harold Schwartz for Romweber. A beautiful work of art. One of his best designs of the period.
16" deep
44" wide
41.5" height
12.25 x...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Wood
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Cream Lacquered Nightstands, Circa 1960s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial or Rococo Louis XV style nightstands
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1960s
Carved cream lacquered walnut, with gilt trim, and original brass hardware.
...
Category
1960s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Louis XV French Rococo Carved Gold Lacquered Satinwood Wall Mirror
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful vintage Louis XV French Rococo or Baroque style carved gold lacquered satinwood framed wall mirror
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Measures: 28.5"W x 1.75"D x 41.75"H.
V...
Category
1920s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Mirror, Satinwood, Lacquer
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning burled olive ash wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 63"W ...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Solid carved walnut frames, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Side chairs - ...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
'Reflections' Mirrored Dresser by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Six foot long credenza by Romweber with brilliant burled maple and inset mirror panels. Four doors with push action mechanisms, six pull out drawers, and black trim base.
Please conf...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Mirror, Maple, Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled African avodire wood, with gold gilt detail...
Category
1920s American Louis XV Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl, Giltwood
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of six French Provincial Louis XV style dining chairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
Measures:
Sid...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Romweber Hollywood Regency Lacquered Grasscloth and Brass Wall Mirrors, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie wall mirrors
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beveled glass mirror, with beautiful lacquered grasscloth and brass frame.
M...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
'Reflections' Mirrored Nightstands by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of large bedside tables by Romweber made of burled maple wood and accented with mirrored glass front and top. Push action doors open to cabinet storage and pull out drawer.
Plea...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Wood, Burl
Romweber French Neoclassical Mahogany and Burl Wood Breakfront Bookcase Cabinet
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding French Neoclassical or Louis XVI style bubble glass breakfront bookcase cabinet or dining cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1930s...
Category
1930s American Neoclassical Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Server or Bar Cabinet, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style buffet server or bar cabinet
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole leg...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 64"W x 43.2...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Pair of Romweber Limed Oak & Upholstered Revolving Club / Armchairs
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American (1960s) limed oak revolving club / armchairs, the frames featuring a carved elliptical pattern, upholstered in a textured beige weave with orange and gre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Stunning exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabriole legs.
Measures: 6...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Armchairs, Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of French Provincial Louis XV style fauteuils or dining armchairs
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1920s
Beautiful carved exotic burled acacia wood, with upholstered seats.
...
Category
1920s American French Provincial Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Upholstery, Burl
Romweber Hollywood Regency Lacquered Grasscloth and Brass Wall Mirror
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie wall mirror
By Romweber
USA, Circa 1980s
Beveled glass mirror, with beautiful lacquered grasscloth and brass frame.
Measures: ...
Category
1980s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
Romweber Figured Walnut & Travertine Regency Night Stand.
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Figured walnut night stand with travertine marble door insert by Romweber. Solid brass floral shaped pulls with brass appointments on either side of the single drawer. Raised platfor...
Category
1960s American Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Travertine, Marble, Brass
Rare Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber Burled Sideboard with Floating Cabinet
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by Harold M. Schwartz for Romweber. Burled walnut side board with fiddle back highlights. Brutalist textured brass hardware, including brack...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Brass
1980's Vintage Romweber Ribbed Fluted Curved Wood Mid Century Modern Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
An incredible vintage ribbed solid wood Mid century Modern credenza by Romweber.
The credenza is such a beautiful piece of solid and extremely well made piece of furniture. The cred...
Category
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Hardwood
Vintage Burl Wood and Mirrored Nightstands by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage burl wood and mirrored nightstands by Romweber Furniture in the United States, circa 1970s. These nightstands have been built from the highest quality burl wood. Th...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Glass, Maple, Burl
Vintage Romweber Burl and Mirror Nightstands - a Pair
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your bedroom décor with this stunning pair of Vintage MCM Romweber Burl and Mirror Nightstands. These mid-century modern masterpieces feature exq...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Rare Harold Schwartz Headboard Bed for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Harold Schwartz Headboard Bed for Romweber
Italian in Style in the manner of Gio Ponti
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Wood
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Denton, TX
Mid-Century Modern Harold Schwartz for Romweber Buffet. Many storage openings for flatware & china. A unique butterfly joinery- bow-tie design on the t...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co.
Materials
Wood
Romweber Furniture Co. furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Romweber Furniture Co. 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 Romweber Furniture Co. furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Romweber Furniture Co. 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 Conant Ball, John Stuart Inc., and Broyhill. Prices for Romweber Furniture Co. furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $22,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,995.
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- What is Romweber Furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Romweber Furniture was an American furniture manufacturer. It began in the late 1800s with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture; Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room set manufacturer and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. While Romweber Furniture had earlier designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. This includes walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that feature decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware, as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Romweber furniture.
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