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Mar 14, 2011 · John A. Colby was cabinetmaker in Chicago beginning in 1879. The name changed to John A Colby & Sons in 1885 and to Colby’s in the mid 1940s. But Colby closed its furniture factory in the 1920s and became strictly a retailer of furniture made by other manufacturers. This dresser was sold by Colby the retailer but Colby did not make it.
Originally sold through John A. Colby & Sons Furniture; a now defunct Chicago IL. Category Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs. Materials. Brass. View Full Details.
“John Edward Brower, another of the early designers, was born in Chicago, December 12, 1862. Before coming to Grand Rapids in 1890, was head designer for John A. Colby. His first connection with the local industry was with the Grand Rapids Chair Company for which concern he designed some very creditable furniture in the Mission Style.
Add to Wish List. Description. Details, details, details! This early John A. Colby and Sons luxury, Deco buffet/credenza is made from solid mahogany with a solid oak interior. She's American made and very heavy. All dovetail joints. Three interior drawers, two long exterior drawers and two doors with interior shelving. She's truly special.
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L&JG Stickley and John a Colby and Sons Solid Cherry Mirror, circa 1890s Antique L. & J.G. Stickley Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Desk, Newly Restored By L. & J.G. Stickley Inc.
History. John A. Colby was a cabinet maker in Chicago beginning in 1879. In 1885, the name was changed to "John A. Colby & Sons". His furniture factory closed in the 1920s. "Colby's" then became a retailer for other manufacturers in the 1940's.
