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When was Berkey & Gay furniture made?
Berkey & Gay furniture was made from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood-building products. His brother, Julius, joined him, and he later began manufacturing what became known as the Berkey table. This was highly successful, and the Berkey brothers soon concentrated on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form Berkey Brothers & Gay. It continued to operate until the 1940s. Shop an assortment of Berkey & Gay furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
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Berkey & Gay English Jacobean Walnut and Burl Wood Bookcase or Bar Cabinet
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean style bookcase, china hutch, or bar cabinet By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved walnut, with inlaid burl wood front. Measures: 38"W x 1...
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Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Cabinets

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Berkey & Gay Antique Georgian Chinoiserie Burled Walnut and Painted Bookcase
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Georgian Chinoiserie bookcase, dining cabinet, or bar cabinet By Berkey & Gay USA, 1920s Carved walnut case, with burled walnut drawer front, painted Chinoi...
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Vintage 1920s American Chinoiserie Cupboards

Materials

Brass

Antique Berkey & Gay English Jacobean Carved Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional English Jacobean style sideboard buffet or credenza By Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1920s Ornate carved walnut, with inlaid burl wood drawer fronts. Measures: 72"W x 22...
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Vintage 1920s American Jacobean Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Antique Walnut Highboy Dresser w/ Vanity Table Mirror by Berkey & Gay Furniture
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Antique walnut highboy dresser with vanity table mirror by Berkey & Gay Furniture featuring 3 long full-size drawers and 3 small top dra...
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Vintage 1930s American Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood

Early 20th C. Berkey and Gay William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
A very fine, handcrafted Berkey and Gay Furniture William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk. All drawers dovetailed, opening and closing smoothly. Measures 51.5" in width, 21" in dept...
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Early 20th Century American William and Mary Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Early 20th Century Berkey and Gay William and Mary Burl Walnut Chest of Drawers
By Berkey & Gay Furniture
Located in Germantown, MD
An exquisite Early 20th Century Hand crafted, Hand carved in Burl Walnut in the William and Mary Burl style by Berkey and Gay Furniture. Great antique condition. Measures 42" in wi...
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Early 20th Century William and Mary Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Walnut, Burl

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