Symons speaks to the values and sensitivities that are the foundation of canada through the design of our early furniture. The history of canadian industrial design, including contemporary furniture, has been marked by a double emphasis. The company was also involved in television broadcasting, and was a leader in data, video, graphics displays and projectors. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Arthur, a new history of the county of grey, 1972, p.
You can use printed antique price guides to help you get an idea of your pieces value. The name deilcraft from the first four letters of the companys name was introduced around 1937 and became a household name in the canadian home furnishings industry. Canada furniture manufacturers secret wool society. Fonds consists of records relating to the administration, operation, products, and history of electrohome limited and its subsidiary companies, as well. From 1984 to 1999, electrohomebranded tvs were produced under licence by mitsubishi electric, and from 1999 to 2007 by jutan distributed by canadian distributor. Dominion electrohome later moved to the old malcolm and hill furniture factory on duke street in kitchener. You can use the past auction results and sale prices. There are several popular options, most of which are available at your local bookstore or from an online book retailer. Image database of contemporary canadian furniture design from 1945 to 1995. See more ideas about art decor, 18th century and furniture. Country furniture is probably best understood as material produced after or similar to the mainstream of influences or period styles eg, chippendale, hepplewhite, sheraton, using local woods and influenced by the limitations of the cabinetmakers tool chest, imagination and level of workmanship. Our lighting experts can help guide you through our large selection of modern and vintage lighting, ceiling lamps, floor lamps, and chandeliers.
The furniture record directory of furniture manufacturers. Electrohome news newspapers books scholar jstor april 2019 learn how and when to remove this template message. For the full history, we recommend virginia wrights modern furniture in canada, 19201970 canadas first forays into midcentury modern furniture world war ii forced restrictions on the supply of materials used in furniture making but also led to innovations that would later be used in the furniture industry. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Reprinted 1964, 1965 the canadian collector limited edition.
Jun 14, 2017 for the full history, we recommend virginia wrights modern furniture in canada, 19201970 canadas first forays into midcentury modern furniture world war ii forced restrictions on the supply of materials used in furniture making but also led to innovations that would later be used in the furniture industry. Modern furniture, by the glittering simplicity and geometry of polished metal, shaped plywood, rustic wood, plastic, composite fibers, glass, and an everincreasing range of new materials, is a tremendous departure from all furniture design that had existed before it. Electrohome initially used the plant to manufacture its deilcraft brand of furniture, but by the mid1950s was also using it for lighting and heating appliance manufacturing, as well as storage. Barrymore craftsmen produce outstanding custommade sofas, chairs, sectionals and beds available in toronto at our caledonia road location as well as at select stores and designers across canada and u.
Canadian furniture company catalogues part of the krug family fonds, krug bros. Mar 15, 2017 furniture of the 17th and 18th century made in french canada. The mennonites of waterloo county have a long history of making very creative and functional furniture for their homes. Canadianmade furniture at stoney creek furniture toronto.
Nothing on this page may be copied or reproduced without explicit permission. The furniture and furnishings gallery of the canadian museum of civilization browse through pictures and descriptions of early canadian furniture. Electrohome limited was an international manufacturer of home electronics, appliances, furniture, and. Canadian furniture company catalogues bruce museum ca. The theme for 2010 was made in waterloo region, and told the story about items and ideas that have been generated in waterloo region. Sep 6, 2019 a collection of 18th french canadian furniture and decorative arts. Shop affordable modern furniture, including sofas, headboards, dining tables, and more.
Deilcraft fine furniture was a canadian company in ontario. Unfollow antique canadian furniture to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One portfolio includes singlesheet advertisements and product information sheets, and one includes six photographs of deilcraft furniture. Inject some canadian pride into your home with a new piece from our made in canada collection. Deilcraft fine furniture electrohome dominion industries kitchener ontario canada.
I have a couple of antique coffee tables, pics attached. Dec 25, 2018 1960furniturecatalogpricesdeilcraftelectrohomekitchener ontariocanada. James barnum pooley, who was born in albany, indiana, in 1855, founded the pooley furniture company in 1892. Some material may have been prepared for distribution at the toronto furniture show january, 1981. The table was made in ontario, canada in 1909 by canada furniture manufacturers limited. Prior to about 1870 furniture was made by individual craftsmen or in small furniture shops of under a dozen men. The theme for 2010 was made in waterloo region, and told the story about items and ideas that have been generated in waterloo region of course, many large local manufacturing companies, some of which were formed in the 19 th. It is an important contributor to the canadian economy, employing more than 100 000 people in total across all levels. Ken seiling waterloo region museum, 10 huron road, kitchener, ontario, n2p.
The effects of a vastly enlarged audience for the products of modern design and the complex dyanmic of mass. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything deilcraft furniture listings. Barrymore has been a canadian tradition since 1919. They made this circa 1850 2 drawer cherry and maple peg top table, see pains book plate 858 for similar one, the top being secured to the base by removable pegs allowing easier cleaning. Kitchenerwaterloo broadcasting limited, and famous players canadian. An avid reader, especially of history and dickens, he was a teacher. Founded in 1907, electrohome was canadas largest manufacturer of television sets tvs from 1949 to 1984. Very neat curvy criss cross base and a nice small scale size. The company sold the building in 1968 to morval durofoam products. See more ideas about furniture, antiques and 18th century. Modern furniture in canada by virginia wright during the holiday break we received a wonderful book entitled modern furniture in canada 1920 to 1970 by virginia wright. Jan 20, 2012 ewen made the comments during a tour of the canadian home furnishings market.
Find info on deilcraft furniture furniture world magazine. Worthpoint specializes in recent sales of specific items of antique furniture and art. Jan 03, 20 modern furniture in canada by virginia wright during the holiday break we received a wonderful book entitled modern furniture in canada 1920 to 1970 by virginia wright. We offer fast and free shipping in canada, in and around montreal, ottawa, toronto. To begin, well provide a little historical context and talk about some of the first modern furniture designs produced in this country. Made in canada furniture as good as it gets the star. During the 1960s and 1970s, it grew larger through furniture company purchases. Ontario kitchenerwaterloo miscellaneous obituaries 70.
Calculation of thermal inertia from daynight measurements separated by days or weeks vol. He was manager of quality control for the renowned deilcraft furniture division of electrohome. Records from 1900 show that the company was located at 16th street and indiana avenue, philadelphia, pennsylvania. The mark has much historical conjecture surrounding it. Great midcentury designers 101canadian edition, part one. Canada furniture, canadian furniture manufacturers made in. A wide variety of classified ads buy, rent, sell and find anything deilcraft furniture table listings. Different types of wood, craftsmanship, and finishing materials contribute to the individuality of each piece. This book is one of the most important and sensitive overviews of canadian furniture ive ever read. Deilcraft buy and sell furniture in ontario kijiji.
Welcome to doors closed, a virtual exhibit by the special collections department at the university of waterloo library prepared for doors open waterloo region. Modern furniture canada contemporary, retro, rustic, and. Great funky pair of vintage tables made by canadian furniture co. Filling the gap for an extensively illustrated history of modern design, this introduction provides a balanced, chronological survey of the decorative arts, industrial design and graphic design from the eighteenth through the twentieth centuries. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, the tradeonly event. From solid wood dining and bedroom furniture to sofas, loveseats, and chairs with hundreds of custom fabrics to choose from, our canadian furniture lines deliver the options and styles you want with. The furniture record directory of furniture manufacturers of the united states and canada. Welcome to a place where furniture isnt manufactured. While the adoption and development of modernist principles e. This insightful, wideranging book surveys applied arts and industrial design from the eighteenth century to the present day, exploring the dynamic relationship between design and manufacturing, and the technological, social, and commercial context in which the relationship developed. The interior pages contain a brief history of design, information on craftsmanship. Made in canada furniture directory offering wholesale canadian furniture from canada furniture manufacturers, suppliers and distributors at. Doors closed an exhibition highlighting items from the. Many of the pieces in this collection are similar in period and style to the originals that lattimor house reproductions were copied from.
Founded in 1907, electrohome was canadas largest manufacturer of television sets tvs from. We partner with a variety of canadianbased furniture manufacturers so that we can offer canadian furniture for every room in your home. Collectors luck ryerson press, toronto, 1960 stevens, gerald. Ewen made the comments during a tour of the canadian home furnishings market. The furniture record directory of furniture manufacturers of. History of modern furniture and industrial design in canada. The history of canadian furniture can be divided into 2 parts. Invaluable is an auction site for art and antiques, and it provides free information on the value of items sold on the site. Canada furniture, canadian furniture manufacturers made.
Stoney creek furniture offers great quality furniture, at a low price to the toronto, hamilton, vaughan, stoney creek, ontario area. Accept emt payment and can pick up or we can deliver free in london this week. Modern furniture in canada by virginia wright atomic design. The pooley furniture company antique radio classified. He was joined in the business by two other family members, edward foster pooley and frank b. I think its some of the best canadian made products and theyre worth keeping. The canadian furniture industry is 97% canadian owned and consists mainly of small or mediumsized familyowned and operated firms. Electrohome limited was an international manufacturer of home electronics, appliances, furniture, and hightech commercial projection and display systems, and an investor in television broadcasting, based in kitchener, ontario. Understanding how to assess the quality of antique furniture and how to care for it can make a difference when selecting a piece. Information accuracy we have taken great care to provide you with information that is accurate and useful.
The furniture of french canada, the connoisseur year book, 1954. Focusing on the appreciation of design as a creative activity, as well as an enterprise conditioned by economic, technological and social history. Electrohome was the brand name that appeared in the 194647 model year on their own tube radios. The company produced a variety of retail store furniture such as store counters. The operating divisions became deilcraft, electrohome products, motors and metal. Antique furniture comes in all different styles and pieces. As the title suggests the focus of the book explores the history of modern furniture design within canada chronologically from 1920 to 1970. Understanding how to assess the quality of antique furniture and how to care for it. The name deilcraft from the first four letters of the companys name was introduced around 1937 and became a household name in the canadian.
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