Mid Century Modern Williams Furniture Corp Walnut Library Club Lounge Arm Chair

Description

Mid century modern Williams Furniture Corp armchair. Made of walnut featuring turned slatted arms and red vinyl cushions.

Williams Furniture Corp, a six generation furniture business founded by Jacob Baart family of Grand Rapids Michigan. Opened in 1946, offering a wide range of brands such as England, Best, Vaughan-Bassett, Howard Miller, Klaussner and Lloyd’s of Chatham.

Within few years, ownership expanded to include J.B. VanderMeer, a furniture salesman who called on the store before marrying Lorraine Baart. He continued to run the store until he died in 2001. The store was run by a management team from 2001 to 2010, when a court action restored ownership to family descenant Patricia Cohen. The store closed for good a few years later, after 67 years in business.

Williams built a reputation for offering furniture in the mid-price range. And selling lots of recliners. Before La-Z-Boy opened stores, Williams ranked fourth in the nation for the sale of recliners. In 1992, the store was named Retailer of the Year by the Home Furnishings Representatives of Michigan.

Condition

Good vintage condition, wear and distressing commensurate with age and use. Sun fading to finish

Dimensions

28" x 30" x 30"h, seat 18"