Early 20th Century Side Tables by Vanleigh Furniture Company - a Pair

Description

Stunning matched pair of traditional side tables by Vanleigh Furniture Company from New York in excellent condition. They are meticulously … more Stunning matched pair of traditional side tables by Vanleigh Furniture Company from New York in excellent condition. They are meticulously crafted in original excellent condition with traditional antique carving and details. The only new addition is a set of grass drawer knobs on the pull out “tablettes” meant for a cup of tea or a glass of wine.

The “Vanleigh New York” brass plate in included under each piece. The tables rest over stunning sculpted walnut legs American Craftsmanship at its best, can easily serve as bedside nightstands or perfectly suited for living room as end tables making them a versatile addition to any interior.

Creator: Vanleigh New York
Of the Period: Traditional
Place of Origin: United States
Date of Manufacture: unknown
Period: 1927-1940

Materials and Techniques: Walnut
Condition: Excellent
Wear: Slightly wear consistent with age and use.
Measurements: 28.5 tall x 16 1/8 square
Vanleigh Furniture Company from New York, incorporated in 1927.

Known for excellent quality furniture, Vanleigh sold through interior designers, architects and home furnishing dealers, and offered an array of furniture styles and home accessories for the living room, dining room and bedroom.

Twenty years after Vanleigh was founded, on October 8, 1947, their two-story warehouse, located in Long Island City, New York, was destroyed by an early morning fire. Neighbors reported smoke coming through the basement, and shortly after, flames spread through the building and collapsed the roof.

The first Vanleigh Showroom, located on East 44th Street in New York City, opened in 1964, and others followed; Chicago, Illinois, Bethesda and Rockville, Maryland, and Miami, Florida.
Vanleigh’s New York City lease was not renewed in June 1977. Forced to dispose of their entire inventory, for the first time Vanleigh opened up their doors to the general public. They extended the decorators’ wholesale cost and sold everything down to the bear walls. less