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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Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
Brass
1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk and Credenza Set
By Mastercraft, Romweber Furniture Co., Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Together, these two monumental Romweber pieces create a striking executive office suite rooted in 1970s American luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted in richly figured burled Carpathian...
Brass
Romweber Chippendale Flame Mahogany Carved Sideboard Buffet, Circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style ornate carved sideboard buffet or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched flame mahogany, with carved cabriole leg...
Brass
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...
Brass
Romweber French Louis XV Flame Mahogany Dresser With Carved Swan Heads, 1930s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style nine-drawer dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Stunning book-matched flame mahogany, with carved swan heads, and orig...
Brass
1970s Romweber Burled Wood Gold Accent Credenza with Filing Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co., Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxury, pure and simple. Well maybe not so simple… this burled Carpathian elm wood credenza wears it’s gold trim like fine jewelry. The chocolate hued wood is illuminated with brilli...
Brass
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood and Parcel Painted Triple Dresser
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style triple dresser or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1940s Book-matched satinwood, with painted tr...
Brass
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...
Burl, Walnut
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza and Hutch
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza and Hutch The credenza measures: 78 wide x 24 deep x 32.75 inches high The hutch measures: 78 wide x 14 deep x 3...
Brass
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Credenza
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
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...
Wood
Romweber Burled Walnut and Brass Campaign-Modern Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Romweber Furniture dark finished burled walnut floating credenza or sideboard. Heavy brass double pedestal base, radiused front with flat back. Brass welting to the lower front file...
Brass
H 30 in W 72 in D 18 in
Mae Solid Walnut Credenza, Console, Sideboard by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Solid wood case / hand-turned legs / hand rubbed oil finish / solid brass pulls / premium, full extension, soft close drawer slides / solid wood, dovetailed drawer boxes Dimensions:...
Brass
H 30.25 in W 66.25 in D 18.25 in
Lane Mid Century Walnut Tuxedo Bow Tie Sideboard Credenza
By Lane Furniture
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Lane Mid century walnut tuxedo bow tie sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 66.25 wide x 18.25 deep x 30.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled lighting studio to ...
Brass
H 29.75 in W 78 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood and Chrome Credenza by Biltrite
By Biltrite
Located in North Hollywood, CA
If you're in the market for a statement piece that combines style and functionality, look no further than this vintage Biltrite credenza from the 1970s. Manufactured in Montreal, Can...
Chrome
H 22.5 in W 68 in D 17 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville
By Thomasville
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Burl and Brass Credenza by Thomasville featuring rich burl wood veneer, sleek mid-century lines, and elegant brass-tone accents. This timeless piece offers...
Wood
H 29 in W 96 in D 66 in
Paul Evans Patchwork Burl and Steel Cityscape Executive Desk, 1970's
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
Some desks hold paper clips. Others hold power. This Paul Evans Cityscape Desk? It’s the power! Designed by the legendary Paul Evans in the 1970s, this monumental, sculptural masterp...
Steel
H 29 in W 76 in D 17 in
1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza
By Century Furniture
Located in Elkton, MD
1970s Milo Baughman Style Burl Wood Credenza by Century Furniture for Bloomingdales Features chrome accents.
Chrome
H 28.38 in W 77.82 in D 21 in
Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard
By Jens Risom
Located in St. Louis, MO
Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...
Walnut
H 30.5 in W 41.75 in D 21 in
Vintage Viking Oak Kneehole Writing Desk with Matching Chair by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Lafayette, IN
Excellent vintage writing desk in the Viking Oak style by the Romweber Furniture Co. of Batesville, IN. This charming desk features wonderful relief carved details, solid oak constru...
Brass
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 26.5 in
1970s National Mt. Airy Military Campaign Style Executive Desk
By National Mt. Airy
Located in Dallas, TX
Another good looking campaign style piece for your collection! We are delighted to offer for sale this vintage executive desk hand crafted in the Military Campaign style by Mt. Airy, which is one of the higher quality campaign manufacturers. This well-made desk executed out of oakwood which has a lovely warm patina to it, the cuts of timber are lovely with great proportions from any angle. Supporting a rectangular top with a central drawer flanked on either side by a column cabinet with four drawers each having a top and bottom drawer, two of which are double as a filing drawer in the middle offering plenty of storage space. Solid finished back all standing on a plinth base to make it more stable. The brass inset military handles & brass corner brackets are all original and in brass. Signed "National Mt...
Oak
H 32 in W 74.5 in D 17.25 in
Art Deco Hollywood Regency Sideboard Credenza by James Mont
By James Mont
Located in New York, NY
Chic Art Deco, Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, server by noted master of the genre, James Mont. This example features a faux tortoise lacquered exterior, with unexpected ( exc...
Wood
H 29 in W 64 in D 18 in
Bond Burled Wood Credenza
By Jonathan Adler
Located in New York, NY
Timelessly Chic. Pieced, burled mappa between Lucite legs with stainless steel accents. Pieced veneer cabinet faces showcase naturally occurring patterns in the wood, and an adjustab...
Acrylic, Burl, Wood
H 33 in W 64.5 in D 16 in
Tommi Parzinger Poppy Lacquer Credenza with Brass Accents, 1950s
By Tommi Parzinger
Located in New York, NY
Iconic mid-century sideboard in a stunning Poppy lacquer, accented with aged brass studs and pulls. Cabinet has 2 compartments each housing adjustable shelves and drawers. A true col...
Brass
H 29 in W 68.5 in D 19 in
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...
Hardwood
H 29.5 in W 83.75 in D 19 in
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
Brass
H 32 in W 84 in D 19 in
Romweber Mid Century Travertine and Oak Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Romweber Mid Century Travertine and Oak Credenza This credenza measures: 84 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
Travertine
H 36.25 in W 66.5 in D 23.5 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous book-matched exotic burled acacia wood, with carved cabri...
Brass
H 36 in W 65.75 in D 22.25 in
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Credenza
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Fulton, CA
A Mid-Century Modern oversized credenza designed by Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company. Circa. 1950's. Industrial Modern flair. Butterfl...
Hardwood
H 32 in W 84 in D 19 in
Romweber Mid Century Travertine and Oak Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Romweber Mid Century Travertine and Oak Credenza This credenza measures: 84 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call restored vintage cond...
Travertine
H 32.5 in W 78 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Brutalist Burled Walnut Sideboard by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern sideboard was designed by the illustrious Harold Schwartz and realized by the Romweber Furniture Company in the United States, circa 1950. It feature...
Brass
H 30.75 in W 85 in D 18.75 in
Walnut Credenza by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Walnut Credenza by Jorgen Hansen and Jens Thuesen for Romweber. Solid walnut doors, one bifold door, three interior shelves and storage for records. Pl...
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 68 in D 19 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Boho Romweber Curved Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A stunning vintage Boho curved credenza. Made by the iconic Romweber group. A chic ribbed design in a pale cerused finish. Tagged inside the drawer. Acquired from a Palm Beach estate.
Wood
H 33 in W 78 in D 24 in
Walnut Hammered Pulls 6 Drawers 2 Doors Compartments Long Dresser Credenza Mint!
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut hammered pulls 6 drawers 2 doors compartments long dresser credenza mint! Floating top sculptural design architecture.
Brass
H 32.5 in W 78 in D 24 in
Romweber Burl Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous mid-century credenza from the highly regarded Romweber Furniture of Batesville, Indiana. Stunning two-tone burl wood with brass accents is sure to be a statement piece in an...
Brass
H 30 in W 62 in D 18 in
Romweber Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Black Lacquered Credenza, Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie sideboard or credenza By Romweber USA, Circa 1950s Black lacquered teak, with original Asian-inspired brass h...
Brass