Description
drop-front cherry desk has Queen Anne legs and one long drawer. Inside the front are several pigeonholes and two small drawers. The manufacturer's plaque in the drawer reads "Wilhelm Furniture Co., Sturgis, Michigan."
Category
American Furniture
Medium
wood
Distinguishing marks
The manufacturer's plaque in the drawer reads "Wilhelm Furniture Co., Sturgis, Michigan."
Condition
Excellent
Size and dimensions of this item
32 inch long, 42 inch tall, 16 inch deep
Date Period
1913 to 1939 ?
Weight
approx. 50-75 pounds
History
The Wilhelm Furniture Co. did business under that name from about 1913 to 1939. The company started as the Stebbins Furniture Co., founded in Sturgis in 1887. Stebbins became Stebbins-Wilhelm Furniture Co. in 1907, then became Wilhelm Furniture Co. sometime between 1913 and 1917. Wilhelm manufactured cherry, mahogany, walnut and oak desks, tables, smoking stands and radio cabinets in several revival styles, including Queen Anne
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Price Paid (If known)
unknown
For Sale?
No
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