Like ben and jerrys ice cream, skiing, maple syrup and other wonderful vermont things, ethan allen has developed a special spot in the nations hearts and minds. These pieces are from the baumritter roommates collection. Baumritter coffee table and end tables my wife and i buy storage units as a hobby very addictive and in one of the units we bought was this baumritter coffee table and end tables. Ancell august 22, 1908 may 31, 1999 cofounded the ethan allen furniture company with his brotherinlaw, theodore baumritter, in the 1930s. Tips for buying and selling used ethan allen furniture. Transform your garden or patio into a cozier, more inviting place to relax with family and friends by making these classic outdoor furniture projects. Theodore baumritter, a founder of the home furnishing company that grew into the giant ethan allen inc. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. With a spindled back and a gorgeous profile, this mid century chair looks great from. This set of 1970s style furniture is made of birch with a chestnut finish. Used books may not include companion materials, some shelf wear, may contain highlightingnotes, may not include cdrom or access codes. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. It became a furniture manufacturing company in 1939 with a line of early american furniture known as ethan allen. Paine furniture company midwinter sale of furniture, rugs, draperies, lamps. It started out as a housewares manufacturer before expanding to produce furniture in 1939, where it first adopted the ethan allen name for its earlyamerican furniture collection. Geva favorite favorite favorite favorite favorite july 17, 2011 subject. Ethan allen baumritter heirloom maple nutmeg dresser top vanity with mir. This is a beautiful piece of classic american furniture. Baumritter and ancell were impressed with the beauty and history of vermont and began production of highquality furniture that reflected the integrity and craftsmanship of the people of vermont. Baumritter coffee table and end tables my furniture forum. Twentyfive centuries of style and design in the western tradition 01 by john morley isbn. Baumritter, 94, furniture executive the new york times. On the bottom of one chair it reads ethan allen by baumritter made in vermont. By 1939, he and his brotherinlaw business partner, nat ancell, introduced the ethan allen by baumritter line.
A global view covers the major historical movements in furniture design from prehistoric periods through contemporary times and includes parts of the world that traditional history books ignore or underserve, such as africa and china. Sellers have a builtin market and can take advantage of a highly sought after product. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional, 66th edition, baumritter corp. Terrific mid century retro modern table for home, office or studio. Birchcraft by baumritter headboard and tables ebth. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional interiors, 68th edition, baumritter corp. The company named its early american line of furniture ethan allen after the revolutionary war hero from vermont. Ethan allen trademark baumritter corporation new york. The top bookshelf cabinets are removable and have a covered compartment with doors, perfect for storing some mini bar essentials. The history of ethan allen furniture thomasville furniture. Vintage mid century modern viko baumritter swivel chair for sale.
It presents the achievements of western furniture designers, not in isolation from the. A history of seating takes the reader on a journey through a sea of chairs. Hungerford pollen mentions that wearing apparel was kept in vestiaria. Jun 20, 2015 baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book. However not all furniture, like glass and china is clearly, or consistently marked by the producers. Ancell started a housewares company in 1932, making plaster gnomes, trellises and garden swings. Trying to find out how to date baumritter furniture name. Twenty books on furniture design covering topics from classical chinese dressers to contemporary american office chairs. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional interiors. Together, the two men pioneered the concept of selling furniture in roomstyle settings and built the ethan. It is in fantastic condition with very little signs of age. Circa1940 desk is art deco, by anne mccollam creators.
Inside the drawers is identified as furniture by baumritter. Ethan allen by baumritter my antique furniture collection. The two founders, nat ancell and ted baumritter, had taken the company public in the. The list includes books on furniture designed by artists donald judd and architects eero saarinen as well systems produced by. I purchased it locally with the intent to upcycle it. Ethan allen rocking chair proonline co baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book viko furniture corp baumritter 3 piece set 2 arm chairs 1 ethan allen baumritter colonial furniture endtable green lot art vintage baumritter ethan allen maple rocking chair make an offer on this baumritter nutmeg desk early 1930 40. The companys name was changed from baumritter corp. The history of ethan allen furniture posted on april 25, 20 by ruby johnson in 1932, two new yorkers, theodore baumritter and his brotherinlegislations nathan ancell, founded the baumritter corp, which had been a property own products revenue organization. The headboard has a storage area with sliding doors, one table has three drawers, the other has a single drawer with louvered cabinet doors.
By 1962, ancell and baumritter owned 14 furniture factories in the east. A pair of birchcraft by baumritter bedside tables and double bed headboard. With many pages of used ethan allen furniture, ebay is one of the premium sites for finding some quality pieces at excellent prices. Ethan allen furniture vintage furniture vintage furniture.
Shop baumritter at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Gently used baumritter furniture up to 50% off at chairish. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. It was founded in 1932 by two brothersinlaw, nathan s. Unless the chair are stamped xyz, they remain unmarked and possibly anonymous. Furniture by baumritter my antique furniture collection. The shelves also have grooves for displaying items.
The furniture is available from plotkin furniture in athol and leominster, massachusetts and keene, new hampshire. Your table is an early one if its marked baumritter, but its not an antique. The furniture pieces range from upholstered to solid wood tables, chairs and beds. Ancell and theodore baumritter saw potential and struck to purchase the vestiges of the. The fabric is an avocado green with a subtle herringbone pattern. Sally phillips art designs this end table was manufactured by the baumritter corporation which was a household goods business established in 1932. Secretary desks ethan allen ethan allen ethan allen. Ethan allen baumritter corner desk and bookcase ebth. Baumritter ethan allen rock maple rotating accent book side. Shop authentic baumritter furniture and other baumritter furniture from the worlds best dealers. Well, ethan allen was actually founded as baumritter corporation in 1932, by brothersinlaw nathan ancell and theodore baumritter. A maple ethan allen baumritter corner bookcaseondesk, having an upper winged bookcase with open shelves, one adjustable. The company manufactured primarily garden items like trellises and also a few mid century furniture pieces.
Ethan allen is a trademark by baumritter corporation, this trademark has a nationality of new york in the united states trademark introduction ethan allen trademark information. Ethan allen has its roots in the great state of vermont. Mid century modern baumritter dresser about beautifully refinish by our furniture division in high gloss polyurethane paint and the circles are made in blue stain with a clear polyurethane clear coat on top. See more ideas about ethan allen, maple furniture and decor.
Ethan allen furniture history, fine quality american made. The medium density foam paired with the straps offers firm, comfortable support. Ted baumritter, a new york businessman, formed the baumritter corporation in 1932. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Baumritter furniture chairs desks motel trade 1963 feb 18, 20 vintage furniture ads of the 1960s. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Twentyfive centuries of style and design in the western tradition morley, john on. Twentyfive centuries of style and design in the western tradition. Baumritter furniture chairs desks motel trade 1963 stay safe and healthy. Smithpeter staten island, ny this is an extremely useful overview of the development of furniture from the stone age to the present. Their first collection was a grouping of 28 pieces of early american furniture. End table 1940s baumritter sally phillips art designs.
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See 17cin254644, 645,646,647 and 648 for companion items. This table can be a coffee, side, end occasional table, a one of a kind unit for sure. The books in rolls or sewn together were thus easily carried about by the owner on his journeys. Ethan allen treasury of american traditional, 66th edition, baumritter. Illustrated history of furniture, by frederick litchfield. In 1962 the baumritter corporation had the largest line of furniture in the world. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. A large collection of used furniture can be found on etsy. After evaluating the condition and quality of the piece, i decided to sell it as is. Illustrated history of furniture this book is the best book i have found on the web.
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