By West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
"Sheraton style vanity or dresser with wall mirror by West Michigan Furniture Co., circa 1930-40s. A rectangular form made from mahogany with recessed center for sitting and ornate apron with medallion. The case features 6 dovetailed drawers and rests on splayed feet. Matching mirror is baroque inspired with ribboned fleur along the crown. Finish is English Antique #222.
West Michigan Furniture Company 1889 – 1984
West Michigan Furniture was founded by D. Kruidenier, Frederick Metz, and George P. Hummer, who later became mayor of Holland, Michigan. After his death in 1920, Hummer's son-in-law, Charles Kirchen purchased Hummer's interest in the company. Wayne R. Fitzgerald served as its president and general manager from 1955-1976, when the company was purchased from the Kirchen family by Padnos. Mitchell W. Padnos became executive vice-president, and Doug Padnos the national sales manager.
PRODUCTS
West Michigan Furniture Co.'s first products were beds and bedroom suites in maple, ash, and oak. By the 1920s it had moved into production of phonograph cabinets...
Category
1930s Sheraton Vintage West Michigan Furniture Co.
MaterialsMirror, Mahogany