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Furniture Industry Archives
Books ➔ Booklet, Then And Now in Furniture, Spanish Renaissance
Identifier:
1988.45.3Description:
19 pages; illustrated. Depicts the history and influence of Spanish furniture and how its style was incorporated for designs at Waddell Manufacturing Co. Produced for the 40th Anniversary of the company.Date:
1928Materials:
PaperCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Whinery, Mr. And Mrs. George A.Related Entities:
Waddell Manufacturing Company (creator)Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Manufacturer of wood furniture trim including machine carved and turned moldings, knobs, rosettes, davenport and table feet, victrola legs, and radio grilles for furniture manufacturers and later for the "Do-it-yourself" trade. Because of restrictions on metal manufacturing during World War II, Waddell produced sliding wooden springs modeled after carriage springs, as a substitute for coiled metal springs in upholstered furniture. Mr. and Mrs. George A. Whinery (donor)
