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 French Provincial Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly 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 Stunning book-matched mahogany, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 64"W x 43...
Mahogany
Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany Extendable Dining Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
An early 20th century Chippendale / Georgian style dining or breakfast table by Romweber Industries. Circa 1920s. Made from mahogany with a beautifully carved edge over crotch mahog...
Mahogany
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Oak Spider Leg Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Harold Schwartz for Romweber USA, 1950s Sculpted oak with parquetry top, splayed spider legs, and unique felt-lined cutlery...
Oak
Romweber Antique French Provincial Extension Dining Table, Newly 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 Stunning book-matched rosewood top, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 65.7...
Rosewood
Romweber Antique Chippendale Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chippendale or French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning exotic book-matched burl wood, with carved cabriole...
Burl
Romweber Chippendale Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous mahogany, with flame mahogany apron, and carved solid mahogany legs with ...
Mahogany
Harold Schwartz, Dining Table, Wood, USA, 1950s
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and walnut veneer dining table designed by Harold Schwartz and produced by Romweber, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and use. Small chip present as illust...
Wood
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...
Burl
Romweber Mid-Century Modern Oak Spider Leg Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Harold Schwartz for Romweber USA, 1950s Sculpted oak with parquetry top, splayed spider legs, and unique felt-lined cut...
Oak
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 ...
Burl
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, 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...
Burl
Romweber Regency Mahogany Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Georgian or Regency style flame mahogany pedestal extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Measures: 66.25"W x 45"D x 29.75"H. Extends up to 96.25"W with two...
Mahogany
Romweber Chippendale Mahogany Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Chippendale or Georgian style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Gorgeous mahogany, with flame mahogany apron, and carved solid mahogany legs with ...
Mahogany
Romweber Chippendale Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Chippendale style dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning exotic burl wood, with carved cabriole legs, and ball and claw feet. Measures: 65"W x 44"D...
Burl
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...
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...
Burl, Giltwood
H 30 in W 108 in D 44 in
French Provincial Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Provincial veneered and mahogany extending dining table, the crossbanded rectangular top opening to accommodate one additional leaf, the veneered frieze above square tapering and s...
Wood
H 30 in W 48 in D 48 in
Italian Provincial Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Italian Provincial round dining table with a reeded edge top, mahogany, oak and acacia sunburst parquetry top on a baluster form column pedestal bas...
Wood
H 29.5 in W 59.5 in D 33.75 in
1930s Newly Refinished Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Germantown, MD
1930s Newly Refinished George III style Double Pedestal Mahogany Extension Dining Table. Excellent condition. Totally refinished to the pedestals and legs with hand-rub finish appear...
Mahogany
H 30 in W 132 in D 54 in
Regency Mahogany Extension Dining Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A mahogany, figured mahogany veneered and crossbanded extending dining table, the rectangular top opening to accommodate two additional self-storing leaves, the paneled satinwood ven...
Wood
H 29.5 in W 60 in D 60 in
Antique English Regency Round Mahogany Extension Dining Banquet Table w 6 Leaves
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique English Regency Large 60" Round Mahogany Extension Dining Banquet Table. Item...
Brass
H 28.75 in W 48.04 in D 144.69 in
Antique Georgian Three Pillar Mahogany Extending Dining Table 16 Seater
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality Georgian three pillar extending dining table in the finest mahogany of excellent scale and proportion. The top displays a rich warm tone with beautifully figured gra...
Mahogany
H 29 in W 63.75 in D 42 in
Newly Refinished - Expanding Mid-Century Modern Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs...
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 38 in D 38 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Tripod Walnut Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Restored Expertly Refinished: With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativit...
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 72 in D 72 in
Vintage Boho Burl Wood Dining Table
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This Vintage Boho Burl Wood Dining Table showcases the natural beauty and intricate patterns of burl wood, adding a touch of organic elegance to any dining space. Its richly grained ...
Burl
H 29 in W 39.5 in D 55 in
Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Butterfly-Leaf Dining Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...
Teak
H 30 in W 110 in D 39 in
"Avenir" Extension Dining Table (Blonde Burl) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
Classic Parsons proportions, as developed by designer Jean-Michel Frank, lend a beautiful balance and timeless quality to this extension dining table made of natural Mappa burl wood. Leaves extend the table’s length to suit larger...
Burl
H 30.13 in W 45 in D 52.5 in
Antique Neoclassical Mahogany Extendable Dining Table for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
For restoration. A finely crafted neoclassical oval mahogany dining table with a plain apron. Along with three leaves. Raised on six cylindrical tapering legs with ring turned tops a...
Brass
H 29.25 in W 112 in D 46 in
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 African Avodire wood, with burl wood banding and gold gilt ...
Burl
H 29.75 in W 98.5 in D 44 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Rosewood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning book-matched rosewood, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 68.5"W x 44"D...
Rosewood
H 29.75 in W 96 in D 43 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Burl Wood Extension Dining Table, Circa 1920
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1920s Stunning exotic burled Narra wood, with carved cabriole legs. Measures: 63"W x 43"...
Burl
H 29 in W 110 in D 44 in
Romweber French Provincial Louis XV Cherry Wood Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, Circa 1960s Measures: 68"W x 44"D x 29"H. Extends up to 110"W with three 14" leaves. Professio...
Cherry
H 29.75 in W 69.88 in D 39.88 in
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Spider Leg Dining Table
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Denton, TX
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Spider Leg Extendable Dining Table. Parquetry top, sculpted wood legs, and cutlery drawers on each end. A great table for people who love to entertain! ...
Wood, Oak
H 28 in W 42 in D 42 in
Midcentury Romweber Viking Oak Round Pedestal Dining Breakfast Game Card Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Romweber (R-12776) Viking Oak Table, circa 1974. Features a round top over square pedestal base with four legs. The top of the table has a unique diamond p...
Oak
H 30.13 in W 95.75 in D 46.5 in
Romweber Chippendale Ornate Carved Mahogany Extension Dining Table, circa 1920s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional newly restored Chippendale style ornate carved mahogany extension dining table By Romweber USA, circa 1920s Measures: 67.75" W x 46.5" D x 30.13" H. Extends u...
Mahogany
H 30 in W 34 in D 34 in
Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Square Breakfast Dining Card Game Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Romweber Viking oak square breakfast, dining or game table featuring square form with dovetailed accents, carved apron and X stretcher with...
Oak
H 30 in W 72 in D 38 in
Beautiful Mid Century Modern Romweber Jasper Oak Extension Dining Room Table
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Mid-Century Modern Romweber Jasper oak extension dining room table. Beautiful Solid Oak Dining table with pull out leaves on eac...
Oak
H 29.63 in W 96 in D 45 in
Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Extension Dining Table, Circa 1930s
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style extension dining table By Romweber USA, circa 1930s Exotic African avodire wood top, with paint and gilt details. Measures: 66"W x...
Wood, Paint
H 30 in W 90 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Dining Table & Sideboard Set by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Lafayette, IN
This stunningly beautiful dining room suit was designed by Harold Schwartz for Romweber in the early 1950s. Set features a table with quarter-sawn oak...
Cane, Oak, Walnut
H 30.25 in W 110 in D 40 in
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Ebonized Spider Leg Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern extension dining table By Harold Schwartz for Romweber USA, 1950s Ebonized mahogany with parquetry top, sculpted solid mahogany spl...
Mahogany