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BREVARD COLLECTORS RESUME MEETINGS
Bookcases like this were designed for the beginning lawyer who could not North Lake Blvd.
buy a large bookcase and didn’t own that many books. The idea was to buy 1
additional units as the practice grew. That’s why many assemblies of units do Melbourne— The Brevard Antiques and Collectibles Club resume their
Blue Heron Blvd
not match exactly. That plus over the last 100 years since these bookcases twice-monthly meetings in January at two area locations. The group is open to
MLK Jr Blvd.
were made they have been shuffled hither and yon and no one knows how anyone having an interest in learning about antiques and collectibles. There is
many sets have been separated or combined. That plus the fact that some of a different subject of interest at each meeting and attendees are encouraged
Greenwood Ave.
the units may have been refinished would account for the variances in interior to bring in an item for further study and discussion.
colors. You are fortunate to find one this complete. The fact that a label is At the first Friday meeting (JANUARY 3rd) to be held at the Suntree /
missing probably does not mean the wood has been replaced. More likely that Viera Library, 902 Jordan Blass Dr., at 10:00 AM, the subject will be “Fakes,
section has been stripped and refinished somewhere along the line or the Reproductions & Fantasy Pieces”. For additional information call George at
label just wore off. There were periods when the label was not used at all. In 321-254-5831.
Congress
fact most GW units do not have the label on the doors. Thanks for writing. The third Tuesday meeting (JANUARY 21st) will take place at the Melbourne
Palm Bch Lakes Blvd.
N. Ocean Blvd.
Flagler
Hi - I am looking for any information on this Michigan Chairs and Beach Library, 324 Ocean Ave. at 1:30 PM. The subject of this meeting will be
Q. Tables Rocking Chair. It is from my great grandparents original “Hats, Belts & Accessories”. For additional information call Rich at 321-795-
Okeechobee Blvd.
homestead. Thanks, Pat O. 7363.
Pat – The actual name of the company is Michigan Chair Co. The Belvedere Blvd. Flagler Dr.
A. “Chairs and Tables” part that you see on the remnant of the label was LAKE WORTH
part of the logo when that label was in use. The company was founded in Southern Blvd
1890 when the owners of Grand Ledge Chair Co. of Grand Ledge, MI relocated A1A BKG
to Grand Rapids and opened a new company. The company was sold and Summit Blvd
operated as part of the Michigan Furniture Shops in 1926 when the logo was 95 Antique Mall
changed but it retained its own name until it closed in 1938. It reopened in Dixie Hwy. Come in and see all our
1946 and finally closed for good in 1972. That label was put into service in Jog Rd Federal Hwy. Antiques & Collectibles
1905 when the company was producing primarily heavy Mission oak chairs. 10th Ave. Congress Ave. Open 7 Days A Week - Call For Hours
In 1909 the company began to move away from Mission and into the Colonial ••••
Revival styles. Your chair is a Colonial Revival chair with a vaguely Queen Anne 2nd WE MAKE THE PAST A
Lucerne
flair, the vase shaped splat, but with a neo-classical crest rail. The chair is made Lake Worth Road . Lake PERFECT PRESENT!
from birch with a mahogany dye stain. The seat is natural twisted cattail rush. 1 Ave Vendor Display Cases
The red triangle in the Available for Rent!
label is a “Grand Rapids Malaleuca Ln 32 Dixie Highway
Made” logo adopted Lake Worth, FL 33466
by the members of the Lantana Rd Ocean Ave (561)533-7707 Fax (561)533-7578
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Association of Grand Hypoluxo Rd
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Rapids in 1899. It was
used on every piece COOPER CITY
of furniture made by WHAT THE ADMIRES, THE  DESIRES
FMA members from Vintage Jewelry, Furniture, Glass,
1899 to 1913 and some, Artwork, Collectibles, Linens,
like Michigan Chair Co, Silver, China & Porcelain
incorporated into their 33 Years Same Location
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of America’s Furniture has a natural cattail twisted rush seat. Company history and
City” by Christian Carron, the style and content of the label suggest the chair was made
between 1910 and 1926
published by the Public
Museum of Grand Rapids.
Here is the website with info about the book. http://www.amazon.com/
Grand-Rapids-Furniture-Americas-Shopping/dp/0966652401
Thanks for writing and thanks for the photos. We are a 10,000 sq/ft multi-dealer Antique Mall carrying antiques to meet every taste.
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Send your comments, questions and pictures to me at PO Box 215, Crystal River, FL 34423 or email them Rescue - Repair - Reuse - Repurpose - Recycle - Reduce
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$18.95 plus $3.00 shipping. Send check or money order for $21.95 to Fred Taylor, PO Box 215, Crystal River, Also Jewelry, Glassware, Textiles, China, Porcelain, Collectibles, Paintings & Prints, Lamps,
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