The first letter corresponds with the month of manufacture a being january, b being february, etc. Due to this contract, demand for gunlocke s office seating was so strong that the company discontinues its household furniture to concentrate on manufacturing for the corporate market. Shop gunlocke at chairish, home of the best vintage and used furniture, decor and art. Gunlocke chair company was an early 20th century furniture manufacturer based in new york brief history and description. The hon company designs and manufactures office furniture including chairs, filing cabinets, cubicals, tables, desks and education furniture. This lounge is perfect for educational or lobby spaces. Browse resources and tools you need for your gunlocke office furniture.
The gunlocke website has this to say about the manufacturing process. Gunlocke story we are proud to make furniture of character, as solid as our handwork, as purposeful as our design. The hoxton amsterdam modern home in amsterdam, north. The gunlocke story and wayland memories were shared by sandy booth and nancy belanger at the wayland area historical society on oct.
One of our most valuable assets, the gunlocke brand, embodies our long heritage in this community and now around the world. In 1972, gunlocke added a full line of highquality library furniture. The older gunlocke chairs had a three letter date code stamped on the bottom. Adding a phone number that you can use to verify your identity with a text or phone call will be required. This chair was made by the gunlocke chair company in new york. Your chair has dd in the second and third position. Gunlocke chair company was founded in 1902 by william h. It is sometimes steam bent, sometimes veneered, sometimes sanded, sometimes upholstered, sometimes stitched. Booth said gunlocke started making office furniture in 1911.
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The second two letters correspond to the year of manufacture. Used gunlocke office chairs archive furniturefinders. Gunlocke chair in antique chairs 1950now for sale ebay. Choose from 5 authentic gunlocke office chairs and desk chairs for sale on 1stdibs. Gunlocke and four other wood furniture experts acquire a vacant factory in wayland, new york. Gunlocke s reputation for quality designs and craftsmanship was due in part to its extensive use of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Gunlocke chair company, which initially specializes in seating for homes, libraries and lounges. Rooted in stewardship towards nature, community and wellbeing, ofs serves the office, education and lifestyle markets by putting people first.
We are proud to make furniture of character, as solid as our handwork, as purposeful as our design. Finding aid for the furniture history and design archival collection. Steam bent, veneered, sanded, upholstered, stitchedhandcrafted and designed for your office space. We have the best deals on gunlocke chair so stop by and check us out first. Official facebook page for the gunlocke company leading manufacturer of contract furniture. Sports stars like babe ruth along with fridge magnets of ball. One little hair line seam seperation on the seat, hardly noticable. In 1973, the cultural and educational life of wayland was advanced once again when howard and helen gunlocke presented the people of the wayland area with a beautiful new library buildingthe gunlocke memorial building in honor of his parents, mr. Over a century of making quality chairs creates the potential for a lifetime of stories.
In november 2019, it had a population of 2,877,909 and a total area of 4,092 km 2 1,580 sq mi, of which 1,430 km 2 550. View this item and discover similar for sale at 1stdibs chairs for your working comfort advertising slogan by gunlocke for this solid and sturdy 1920s oak office armchair made by w. Choose from 26 authentic gunlocke seating for sale on 1stdibs. Gunlocke began in 1902 as a chair manufacturer before expanding our portfolio to include other furniture products.
The reference room was equipped with furniture given by the w. The amazing true history of the oval office chair horace. Headquartered in muscatine, iowa, it has manufacturing facilities located throughout the united states, and sells its products through a nationwide network of dealers and retailers. Gunlocke mid century walnut occasional desk chair for sale. Gunlocke s business chairs, seating and lounge furniture feature high quality craftsmanship. Howard william gunlocke was the son of william gunlocke who started the company that moved to ny in 1902. Gunlocke was awarded its first national contract with western electric. Gunlocke and four other furniture experts in wayland, new york.
This collection is a sibling to the furniture design book collection that is housed in the furniture room in the. By jasmine willis wayland it is rare for an industry to last over a century in a rural community, but one such company has thrived since the early 20thcentury. About gunlocke handcrafted office furniture wayland ny. Situated on amsterdams herengracht canal, this former mayors home now houses 111 rooms for your next stay in the netherlands capital. Keys and locks for gunlocke file cabinets and desks. Gunlocke office chairs and desk 5 for sale at 1stdibs.
Gunlocke passed away and his son, howard took over the family business. Created by education market experts, our awardwinning designs are flexible and adaptable incorporating mobile and collaborative features that support 21st century learning concepts. From office to lobby to conference rooms, we design for your space. Clean lines with a sophisticated angle and edge to it. Its product line in 1974, aside from seating, desks, credenzas, and library furniture, included conference and side tables.
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