Limbert Library Table, 1905-1915
THF159607 / Limbert Library Table, 1905-1915
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Artifact Overview
C. P. Limbert Company created affordable Arts and Crafts furniture for the American middle class. This library table displays the simple form and visible construction techniques emblematic of Arts and Crafts furniture. Unlike doctrinaire Arts and Crafts makers, the company applied mass-production techniques to reduce costs, but still manufactured well-designed and well-made furniture.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Library table (Writing table)
Date Made
1905-1915
Creators
Creator Notes
Charles P. Limbert Company had factories in both Grand Rapids and Holland, Michigan.
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Fully Furnished
Object ID
71.58.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mr. Derk Van Raalte
Material
Oak (Wood)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 29.125 in
Width: 23 in
Length: 30 in
Inscriptions
Branded on piece:
LIMBERT'S ARTS & CRAFTS FURNITURE; HOLLAND, GRAND RAPIDS, MI
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