What kind of chair is in the Baumritter collection?
There is a color photo (1972) featuring the chair and an ottoman (7428) in a small greenish colored print to match the other living room grouping called “American Foliage.” Interestingly enough, the chair and accompanying ottoman frames are showcased in the Antiqued White.
When did Ethan Allen take over Baumritter furniture?
The Baumritter name was used in production up to 1972 (Baumritter retired in 1970) before officially becoming Ethan Allen Industries. Would love to see a picture of your chair, especially the arms as they are the definitive marker to determine the construction date for this very popular special order chair. Hope this helps.
What kind of wood did Baumritter furniture use?
A four digit identification system was used up until the early 1960’s. Hard rock maple was a popular choice for Baumritter furniture as the hardwood, along with others like birch and cherry, were prolific in the Northeastern United States. I would need to see better photos to determine the wood species.
What kind of furniture did Viko Baumritter make?
The Viko Baumritter collection was much more modern, but only had around 150 pieces. These featured steel, as opposed to the woods of Ethan Allen furniture, and had a more industrial look. However, it’s the bright, solid-colored upholstery that really set Viko Baumritter furniture apart.
There is a color photo (1972) featuring the chair and an ottoman (7428) in a small greenish colored print to match the other living room grouping called “American Foliage.” Interestingly enough, the chair and accompanying ottoman frames are showcased in the Antiqued White.
Who is the founder of Baumritter furniture company?
If the name Baumritter doesn’t feel all that familiar to you, try Ethan Allen and you’ll probably conjure up images of classic Traditional dressers or quaint French Country chairs. Well, Ethan Allen was actually founded as Baumritter Corporation in 1932, by brothers-in-law Nathan Ancell and Theodore Baumritter.
The Baumritter name was used in production up to 1972 (Baumritter retired in 1970) before officially becoming Ethan Allen Industries. Would love to see a picture of your chair, especially the arms as they are the definitive marker to determine the construction date for this very popular special order chair. Hope this helps.
