Philadelphia furniture makers 1816-1830. (Directory)

From: The Magazine Antiques | Date: May 1, 1994| Author: Ducoff-Barone, Deborah | Copyright information

Philadelphia's furniture industry was booming during this period, although many of the 1,000 cabinetmakers and 200 chairmakers were transient. The depression caused journeymen to strike. A list of known furniture makers is arranged alphabetically.

The period between 1816 and 1830 was one of transition for the furniture trade in Philadelphia. There were approximately one thousand cabinetmakers and two hundred chairmakers active in the industry during this time, an increase of more...

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