Description
Would Like A Bit Of History On This Mount Airy Furniture Company Bedroom Set That My Parents Had Owned Since The Early 1940's. There Are 4 Pieces In This Bedrooms Set Including The 5 Drawer Dresser, Ladies Dressing Table, Bench Seat And Wall Mirror. Condition Is Excellent And Was Wondering About The Current Value Of The Set.
Re: Mahogany Mount Airy Furniture Company Bedroom Furniture Set
It's what's called a "Federal Revival" suite, the style reproducing pieces in the style of American Federal pieces originally made 1780-1820. Most such suites date from the mid 20's through late 30's, but it has never really been out of production. Here's some history for you:
"The Mount Airy Furniture Company was formed in 1895 by J. F. Yokley, C. R. Merritt and E. H. Kochtitzky and it manufactured case goods including bedroom furniture, executive office furniture, pie safes and various cabinets. Through the years it expanded to include dining room and occasional chairs in its production. It merged in 1966 with the Mount Airy Chair Company which had been formed in 1921, by the Yokley brothers, Bruce and James. An article in 1928 states the manufacturing output included drawing room and dining room chairs, dining room furniture, and bed room chairs. Unfortunately, on June 9, 1997, the Mount Airy Furniture Company was completely destroyed by a devastating fire".