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Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Trade Catalog, Grand Rapids Craftsman Company, Upholstering Frames, Catalog No. 109
Identifier:
1997.61.15Description:
65 pages; black and white illustrations. The Grand Rapids Craftsman Company was a division of Rose Manufacturing Co. This catalog features sofas, chairs, and love seats in the following styles, French Provincial; Italian Provincial; Traditional; Early American; Comtemporary; and Lounger. This catalog marks 50 years of manufacturing upholstered frames by the Rose Manufacturing Co. In 1980 the Rose Manufacturing Co. merged with the Johnson furniture Co. to become Rose Johnson.Date:
circa 1960Materials:
Paper, MetalDimensions:
11" h 8.5" w 0.25" dCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
In Honor of Co-founders of La-z-boy Incorporated, Edward M. Knabusch & Edwin J. ShoemakerRelated Entities:
Grand Rapids Craftsman Company (creator)Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Manufacturer of traditional residential upholstery frames. Division of Rose Manufacturing Company.
Manufacturer of "tradition," Early American, and French Provincial upholstering frames. Predecessor to RoseJohnson, Inc.
SEE ALSO Grand Rapids Craftsman Co., Michigan Frame Co.; RoseJohnson, Inc.
Company History
1917: Rose Carving Co. is established to carve arms and legs for upholstered furniture manufacturers.
1946-1964: Rose manufactures traditional upholstery frames as Grand Rapids Craftsman Co. division; office chair frames are manufactured by contract division.
1969: Begins manufacture of accoustical screens for office landscapes.
1970s: Screens evolve into connection panels known as "Progressions."
1980: Rose merges with Johnson Furniture Co. to form RoseJohnson, Inc. La-Z-Boy Contract Furniture Group (donor)
Grand Rapids and Monroe, Michigan.
Manufacturer of a line of wooden open office systems furniture called "RJ Plus II," under the name "La-Z-Boy Busisness Furniture." A division of LA-Z-BOY CHAIR CO.
SEE ALSO RoseJohnson, Inc.
