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4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Chest of Drawers

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4-Piece Federal Bedroom Set: Vanity, End Table, Dresser, Check of Drawers Elegant bedroom set from the Royal furniture Line by Robert W. Irwin and Royal Furniture Co. There are four pieces in this set, each with detailed carving and marquetry. Several items feature the seal of the Royal Furniture Co on an inside drawer. End table and chest of drawers have locks that function, with keys (one original, one replacement). Production numbers stamped into the backs of pieces. Dimensions: Vanity: 31"H x 52"W x 19.5"D End Table: 33"H x 16.5"W x 13.5"D Dresser: 35.5"H x 50"W x 22"D Chest of Drawers: 46.25"H x 38"W x 20.5"D The Robert W. Irwin Company resulted from the merger of the Phoenix Furniture Company, founded in 1870, and the Royal Furniture Company, organized in 1892. Robert W. Irwin came to Grand Rapids in 1889 from Harbor Beach to join the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. (later American Seating Company). Within two years Irwin was named factory superintendent and purchasing agent. Irwin resigned in 1900, and with A.W. Hompe and Ralph P. Tietsort, purchased the Royal Furniture Company. In 1907 the same three partners with Eber W. Irwin, Robert's brother, bought the New England Furniture Co. Robert Irwin then organized the Steele Furniture Co., and later in association with another brother, Earle S. Irwin, and A.W. Hompe acquired the business of the Macey Co. In 1911, Robert W. Irwin, Charles H. Bender, James W. Wylie, Dudley E. Waters and Ralph Tietsort purchased the Phoenix Furniture Company. In 1920, Robert W. Irwin acquired controlling interest in both the Phoenix and Royal furniture companies, and under his name consolidated them into one company. The Royal line was continued. But, under the designation of "custom", as the Royal Furniture since 1915 had consisted of custom made reproductions, sold through galleries as works of the furniture art. During the 1920s the company flourished, due in no small part to the introduction of the Pendleton" line of furniture. The Pendleton Line was based on the custom line, but made to be less expensive for the working classes. In 1931 the company bought and merged with Cooper-Williams, Inc. of Boston, another quality furniture company. The Company continued to hold its place through the 1930s. In 1951, Irwin, as owner of all stocks except small blocks held by the Earle Irwin and Eber Irwin estates, and a few individuals, sold the company to a group of Cincinnati businessmen headed by Abe Byer, president of American Compressed Steel Co. In 1953, the Company discontinued operations
  • Creator:
    Royal (Manufacturer),Robert W. Irwin Co. (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 35.5 in (90.17 cm)Width: 50 in (127 cm)Depth: 22 in (55.88 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Federal (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s
  • Condition:
    Refinished. Replacements made: One drawer pull. Repaired: Very good. Minor repair to door bottom inside edge. Furniture has been refinished in the past. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Overall very good condition - missing one drawer pull. (we will source or reproduce the missing pull and plate).
  • Seller Location:
    Soquel, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DBH90831stDibs: LU1215238073022
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