Customer Reviews

Grand Rapids Furniture: The Story of America's Furniture City

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This was not what we thought it would be, but it had other attributes that make it a good book. I was looking for more photos, more splash -- and was inititally disappointed. Then as I explored it (there are great photos) and realized the last half of the book gives the maker's marks and a history, even if brief, of SO MANY small and large companies -- we realized it is a find we will use again and again. A good reference book for dealers and designers; not a coffee table book

Having recently acquired a vintage, demi-lune credenza with a small 'Make in Grand Rapids' label, I wanted to know more about this piece of furniture. Buying it from Salvation Army was a cost saver but, we had no one to ask for information.

This book, while not telling me who made our piece, was extremely interesting. It gave us the history of furniture making in Michigan and how some very famous makers got their start. It shows different period styles with good color photos, too. There are a number of pages devoted to the various furniture makers' logos. Whether you have curiosity about a piece you own or, simply like to learn more about American craftsmen and the furniture industry's early days, this is a valuable book. If you are looking for a larger, showier, coffee table book, this isn't what you want. Think of this as an exceedingly good and easy-to-read reference source.

I bought this for my son's birthday. He lives in Connecticut and is quite an out door enthusiast.He was happy to get this book.

if you have any interest in the social, cultural, financial, prejudices, or history of the furniture manufacturing in the USA and in the grand rapids area this is the book to have. it is a cultural and manufacturing treatise that cannot be overlooked by anyone in he antiques and/or the restoration trade or a collector who wishes to expald thire knowledge.

well written, a genuine research text.

Very informative book from a very buttoned up, efficient seller. I received the book a mere 4 days after I purchased it. I am really enjoying the history!!