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Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Some vintage Romweber Furniture Company designs may strike the young as passé. But for fans of a certain age, the American brand never went out of style.

The Romweber story began in the late 1800s, with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture, Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room-set manufacturer, and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large and reputable manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. Not unlike many American companies, production at Romweber suffered during the Great Depression. The brand managed to stay afloat by making a rather strange pivot — to selling five-pound fruitcake boxes. During the Second World War, Romweber pivoted again, this time to the production of ammunition boxes and pontoons for American troops and, naturally, furniture for officers’ quarters.

While Romweber furniture (spelled “RomWeber” in vintage advertisements), dating back to the early 20th century, had designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. In the postwar years, Romweber manufactured walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that featured decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by the likes of Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular.

“It’s not uncommon for customers to say, ‘My parents had this Romweber Viking set,’” says Adam Cramer of collectors who visit Liberty & 33rd, the gallery he owns with his wife in South Bend, Indiana, about three hours north of Romweber’s birthplace in small-town Batesville. “It’s solid oak,” Cramer tells 1stDibs of the line of tables, chairs, desks and more.

Solid oak is the product of slow-growing deciduous trees. Solid oak furniture is durable, desirable and an investment that is usually associated with a hefty price. In solid oak furnishings, such as those that make up the covetable Romweber Viking Oak line, which launched in 1935, there aren’t any scraps of other components in the construction. Inspired by Scandinavian folk design, Romweber’s Viking Oak is said to have enjoyed one of the longest runs for a commercial furniture line in history. The collection went out of production in the late 1980s, and mid-century editions remain highly prized for their exceptional quality and hand-carved details.

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Creator: Romweber Furniture Co.
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Acacia and Walnut Wood Three Drawer Commode
By Harold Schwartz, Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company, Acacia wood and walnut wood three drawer commode. The front of the commode is adorned with raised octagonal shapes, four complete and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Romweber French Rococo Louis XV Satinwood Inlaid Marquetry Gentlemen's Chest
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Rococo Louis XV style highboy dresser By Romweber USA, Circa 1930s Beautiful satinwood, with inlaid marquetry, painted and gold gilt details, and original brass ...
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1930s American Rococo Vintage Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Burlwood Hi-Boy Dresser / Wardrobe Cabinet, Brass Accent
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern burlwood hi-boy dresser / wardrobe cabinet, bronze accent. Designed by Harold Schwartz for Romweber Furniture Company this one of a kind chest on chest has two dr...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Metal

Midcentury Burl Wood and Mirrored Armoire by Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
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Amazing midcentury burl wood and mirrored armoire by Romweber Furniture manufactured in the United States, circa, 1970s. This armoire has a captivating design as you can see the perf...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Glass, Burl

Romweber Spanish Baroque Carved Pine Commode or Chest of Drawers
By Romweber Furniture Co., Jim Peed
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Spanish Baroque style carved pine dresser, commode, or chest of drawers By Jim Peed for Romweber USA, Circa 1990s Measures: 4...
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Burl Gentleman's Chest by Harold Schwartz for Romweber
By Romweber Furniture Co., Harold Schwartz
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptionally rare burled walnut gentleman's wardrobe from Harold Schwartz' iconic mid-century bedroom collection for Batesville, Indiana's RomWeber Furniture. The swirling natural w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Brass, Metal

Romweber High Chest
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Romweber high chest of drawers in burl and ebony.
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Romweber Furniture Co. commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.

Romweber Furniture Co. commodes and chests of drawers are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Romweber Furniture Co. commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers by Romweber Furniture Co. were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider commodes and chests of drawers by Heritage Furniture, Hickory Manufacturing Company, and Leslie Diamond. Prices for Romweber Furniture Co. commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,960 and can go as high as $6,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,750.
Questions About Romweber Furniture Co. Commodes and Chests of Drawers
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Romweber Furniture was an American furniture manufacturer. It began in the late 1800s with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture; Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room set manufacturer and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more. While Romweber Furniture had earlier designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. This includes walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that feature decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware, as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Romweber furniture.

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