Name: Boho Chic Faux Bamboo & Wicker Wooden Cabinet by American Of Martinsville
Brand: American of Martinsville
Rating: 4.8 (38 reviews)

Boho Chic Faux Bamboo & Wicker Wooden Cabinet by American Of Martinsville

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About the Item

This Boho Chic faux bamboo wicker armoire by American of Martinsville is made in faux bamboo and wicker with elegant lines and brass knobs inside. This wardrobe cabinet features a woven wicker front, accented with faux bamboo framing for a natural, tropical aesthetic. The piece has ample storage with a top section featuring adjustable shelves and two large drawers below. It wears American of Martinsville stamp. In early 1906 Witten and Kessee opened the doors to the American Furniture Company. In its founding years, the American Furniture Company (which eventually changed its name to the American of Martinsville moniker we know today), produced only bedroom furniture. It wasn’t until the 1920s that they expanded their line, adding dining furniture to the mix. In the years that followed, American of Martinsville adopted the emerging Danish Modern style, but opted to put an American twist on things by way of an unexpected inlays and sculpted drawer fronts. By the 1950s, American of Martinsville had grown exponentially, both in the scale of production and in the crafting of new styles at the height of the midcentury era. Expanding their product line once again into the realm of living room furnishings, American of Martinsville embraced the international excitement for the clean lines and sophisticated profiles of midcentury design. At the same time, the brand upheld its commitment to using materials of exceptional quality to ensure that American of Martinsville furniture would stand the test of time. This blend of cutting-edge trends and craftsmanship resulted in an explosion in the popularity of American of Martinsville’s wares over the latter half of the twentieth century.

Creator:
American of Martinsville (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 66 in (167.64 cm)Width: 37.75 in (95.89 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
Style:
Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Faux Bamboo,Wicker
Place of Origin:
United States
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1960s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Excellent original condition.
Seller Location:
Pasadena, CA
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU825842154602

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American of Martinsville

American of Martinsville is today revered as one of the finest manufacturers of mid-century modern furniture in the United States, but its beginnings were unexpectedly humble.

Well ahead of the Civil War, tobacco was a cash crop in places such as Virginia, and the plant was grown with frequency on farms in Martinsville and elsewhere. In the early 1900s, the business around tobacco was changing and the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company was expanding nationally, buying any Virginia factories in reach. Former tobacco producers Ancil Witten and Charles Keesee turned away from the business in 1906 and, with merely $30,000 in capital (and the support of local business leaders), began to manufacture bedroom furniture under the name American Furniture Company.

In the 1920s, American Furniture Company expanded its offerings from bedroom furnishings. Alongside tallboy dressers and nightstands, Witten and Keesee’s outfit began to offer a range of dining-room sets to the discerning customer. By the 1950s, the name had been changed to American of Martinsville and the brand had gained a reputation for exquisite craftsmanship as well as its variety of furniture styles (Hollywood Regency, chinoiserie).

Mass-marketed furniture meant big business in the postwar years and throughout the 20th century in Virginia, and factories owned by companies like Bassett Furniture and American of Martinsville remained busy as suburbanites bought furniture to fill the homes they were moving into.

It isn’t difficult to spot American of Martinsville’s sturdy, solid designs — the lacquered walnut nightstands, mahogany coffee tables and more have long earned the admiration of mid-century modernism enthusiasts. The company’s high profile also owes to prominent attributes that distinguish its well-made vintage furniture, such as the use of wooden slats — inspired by Scandinavian modernism — on hutches and cabinet doors, the famous brass x’s inlaid on the tops of tables and dressers and the stately stacked type of the American of Martinsville logo, which usually appears in drawer interiors. The stamp prominently features an eagle perched atop the lettering, its broad wings spread across the “American” portion.

Besides quality manufacturing, American of Martinsville is additionally recognized for having incorporated the trends of the day.

Inspired by designers like George Nakashima and Paul Laszlo, the brand was also known for innovations with wood. Merton Gershun was one of the company’s most prolific designers, and he was responsible for some of its most successful modern furniture lines using the richer, darker woods that would become emblematic of mid-century furniture. Gershun’s most popular line was reportedly Dania, with its sleek walnut credenzas fitted with stylish brass accents and large drawers. Today, American of Martinsville specializes in furniture for the healthcare and hospitality industries.

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