Grand Rapids Public Museum Collections : Artifact : Trade Catalog, Colonial Manufacturing Company, Reproductions and Masterpieces in Solid Honduras Mahogany [1994.46.181]

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Trade Catalog, Colonial Manufacturing Company, Reproductions and Masterpieces in Solid Honduras Mahogany

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Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Trade Catalog, Colonial Manufacturing Company, Reproductions and Masterpieces in Solid Honduras Mahogany

Identifier:

1994.46.181

Description:

30 pages; sepia illustrations. Catalog contains photos, design specifications, and descriptive narrative.;This material documents the work of furniture designer Giacomo (Jack) Buzzitta mostly from his years with the Stow and Davis Furniture Company (1936-1970s).

Date:

circa 1928

Materials:

Paper

Dimensions:

14" h 10" w

Current Location Status:

In Storage

Collection Tier:

Tier 2

Source:

In Memory of Giacomo (Jack) Buzzitta

Related Entities:

Colonial Manufacturing Company (creator)
Alternate names: Colonial of Zeeland
Zeeland and Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Manufacturer of hall or "Grandfather" clocks, library and living room furniture in solid mahogany, and spinet desks in Mission, Colonial Revival, and oriental lacquered styles.
Company History
1906: Company incorporates.
1908-1935: Herman Miller is General Manager.
1979: Company is purchased by Thomas Industries.
1983: Company closes.
Personnel
Designers include John Kemp, John Zeiss, William Balback, John Boukma, Ray Sabota, Stanley Green, and Henry Glass.
Other Sources
The Public Museum of Grand Rapids has a significant number of trade catalogs, as well as a collection of clock face decoration patterns from this company. James Bayne Company (creator)
The James Bayne Company was a photography and printing business in Grand Rapids, Michigan. James Bayne (1845-1924) started his furniture photographing career in Grand Rapids in the late 1800s, when visual proof of quality furniture merchandise was in demand. His business grew rapidly, and he took pictures of items ranging from typewriters to funeral caskets in addition to furniture. Bayne enjoyed hunting and fishing during his leisure time. Bayne died in 1924 at the age of 79.

(Source: Grand Rapids Public Library Bayne Collection Finding Aid) Marian Dennis (donor) Meneghini, Leonarda (donor)