Woodard Furniture Co. Rocking Chairs
American
Woodard Furniture Company’s diverse offerings have included everything from pine caskets to premium patio furniture over the years.
Lyman E. Woodward founded the family business Woodard Brothers (he dropped the second w for his venture’s name), later Woodard Furniture Co., in Owosso, Michigan, in 1866.
Woodard Furniture produced wood furniture such as birch and oak bedroom pieces, window and door blinds and even pine caskets. Demand for the latter increased during the spread of the Spanish flu in America, and Woodard’s casket business — a new company called Owosso Casket Company — thrived, becoming the largest casket manufacturer in the world throughout the 1920s. Two U.S. presidents, William McKinley and Benjamin Harrison, were buried in Owosso caskets.
On the furniture side, Lyman’s son Lee Woodard spun off his own business as Lee L. Woodard and Sons, opening a shop with his sons, Joseph, Lyman II and Russell Woodard.
During the 1930s, the new company explored the use of metal in furniture-making and introduced a wrought-iron set of patio dining furniture featuring ornate grillwork inspired by French design called Orleans in 1940. The line became a best seller and kick-started the company’s international reputation as a patio-furniture maker, even as the Woodard factory subsequently shifted toward supporting the wartime efforts in manufacturing parts for trucks and military equipment. After World War II, the business returned to making furniture.
Over the years, Woodard and Sons would go on to master metallurgy in furniture making, developing expertise in wrought iron, cast aluminum and tubular aluminum for both indoor and outdoor pieces. While the business started with more traditional styles of furnishings, the company would go on to embrace mid-century modernism. In fact, one of Woodard’s most famous pieces is 1956’s Sculptura chair, variously credited over the years to Russell and/or Joseph.
The Sculptura was reportedly the first sculpted chair made without molds. Not unlike Harry Bertoia’s elegant steel-wire Side chair (also a mid-century darling) in its undulating form, the Sculptura chair, which is composed entirely of enameled woven wrought-iron wire, bears similarity to Eero Saarinen’s Womb chair and Charles and Ray Eames’s DAX chair.
The beloved Sculptura chair was added to the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum’s permanent collection in 1994.
While the Woodard business is no longer in family hands, the company continues to produce fine patio furniture today and even reintroduced the Sculptura chair in 2015 as nostalgia for mid-century modernism gained steam again.
Find vintage Woodard wrought-iron patio chairs, spun fiberglass dining tables and more for sale on 1stDibs.
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Woodard Furniture Co. rocking chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Woodard Furniture Co. rocking chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Woodard Furniture Co. rocking chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rocking chairs by Woodard Furniture Co. 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 rocking chairs by Selig, Adrian Pearsall, and Vladimir Kagan. Prices for Woodard Furniture Co. rocking chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $819 and can go as high as $5,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,200.
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Questions About Woodard Furniture Co. Rocking Chairs
- Where is Woodard furniture made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Woodard furniture comes from a factory located in Owosso, Michigan. Lyman E. Woodard opened the company there in 1866. Today, the company uses many of the same manufacturing techniques. It takes more than 50 people to build one piece from start to finish. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 20, 2024To tell if furniture is Woodard, you can look for the maker's markings, as nearly all pieces produced by the company will feature the Woodard name. On seating, you will usually locate a mark embossed on the frame beneath where the cushions go. Tables often have a metal tag on their legs or beneath their tops. If you have difficulty locating a marking, consider having a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer help you make an identification. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Woodard furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024To identify Woodard furniture, try to locate the maker's markings. On wrought iron pieces, you will usually find an embossed name on the frame. Other pieces produced by the manufacturer typically have metal tags welded onto their frames or bases. You can find pictures of Woodard maker's marks on trusted online resources and compare the images to your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you. Find a range of Woodard furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 26, 2024To identify Woodard patio furniture, examine its frame. Most pieces produced by the American furniture maker will have the Woodard name embossed directly onto its surface or on a metal tag attached to an inconspicuous area. If you have any difficulty locating a maker's mark, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can be of assistance. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Woodard patio furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024To identify vintage Woodard patio furniture, look for the maker's markings. On three-piece sets, you'll typically find paper labels that bear the brand name underneath the cushions. Sofa and chair frames may also feature welded-on metal labels bearing the brand name. For wrought iron pieces, check the frame for an embossed "Woodard" mark. Once you find the markings, you can use trusted online resources to determine a rough idea of the age of your piece. Anything produced more than 20 years ago, but less than a century ago, is vintage. Pieces more than 100 years old are antique, while those made within the last two decades are contemporary. If you're unable to locate any markings, a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer can assist you with identification and dating. On 1stDibs, explore an assortment of Woodard furniture.
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