Antique Romweber English Chippendale Georgian Mahogany Extendable Dining Table

  

An early 20th century Chippendale / Georgian style dining or breakfast table by Romweber Industries. Made from mahaogany with a beautifully carved edge over crotch mahogany apron. The table is supported by cabriole legs carved at the knee with anacanthus sheaf leadint to ball and claw feet. The table extends / opens to add two additional leaves that are supported by a unique dual ball and claw support.

Middle support can be removed for an open underside. The American Furniture Company, along with Batesville Cabinet Co, Batesville Coffin Co, et al, all now divisions of Romweber Furniture Co, have roots in the Batesville Carving Company, which was founded in 1866 by Frederick Greemann, and Schrader Furniture Company, created by Herman Schrader in 1875.

The Schrader Furniture Company also included a general store next to its factory. Schrader and his associates established the American Furniture Company on 21 April 1879, which came under new management in 1885 with John Hillenbrand as a principal investor. The Hillenbrand partnership, however, was dissolved on 31 December 1887 when John acquired his brother William's assets.

In February 1888, the American Furniture Company organized yet again, this time with John St. Clair as president and John Hillenbrand as vice-president. The Batesville Carving Company became the Batesville Bracket Factory around 1870, which succumbed to fire in 1874. Greemann's sons established the Greemann Brothers Manufacturing Company with their father serving as president until his death on 6 December 1899.

After the acquisition, the Batesville Cabinet Company was incorporated in 1913. Good Antique Condition; General wear from use and age.

Marking and distressing, Fading to the table surface and apron. Only really seen on the leaves as they are darker from not being used much. Table pads poor condition, one leaf pad ripped. 44" x 65" x 30"h, leaves 15.5" each. The sooner you pay, the sooner you get your item. Please let us know if you have any additional questions. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We do are very best to package and secure all our items so they make safe trips to their new homes. We strive to get your items delivered in the most safe and cost effective manner. Add a map to your own listings.