Antique Finch Georgian Chippendale Flame Mahogany China Display Cabinet Bookcase

Description

An exquisite breakfront or curio cabinet by Finch Fine Furniture, circa 1940s. A beautiful form made from mahogany with a scalloped open pediment and pierced fretwork. The display portion has two large glass doors that open to shelves with a double plate groove. The lower half is centered by a large cental cabinet woth shelf, flanked by two blind doors and smaller upper dovetailed drawers of maple construction. The lower half showcases a vibrant crotch mahogany veneer accented by medallions, sleek trim, carved foliate and ornate brass hardware. The base has a pierced and scalloped serpentine apron that is flanked by ball and claw feet. A gorgeous piece that will be a charming addition to any space.

Finch Fine Furniture Co. was the precursor of Thomasville Chair Co. later to become Thomasville Furniture Co.

Thomas Jefferson Finch (1861-1929)
""His greatest contribution to Thomasville and the Piedmont area, however, was his pioneering in furniture manufacturing. About the turn of the century he and his brother, Charles F., went into the lumbering business, buying timber and sawing it into lumber, which they sold for building material and furniture making. This led to their purchase in 1907 of the Thomasville Chair Company, then consisting of only one small factory. They bought another factory in 1909 and two more a few years later. Thomas Austin, the oldest son of Thomas Jefferson Finch, joined the business in 1909 and another son, Brown, in 1914. By purchasing the interest of Charles F. Finch in 1925, Thomas Jefferson Finch and members of his family became the owners of the company and incorporated it; the same year his sons Doak and George also joined in its operation. Thomas Jefferson Finch remained at the head of this large family enterprise for the remainder of his life. In twenty-two years the company grew from one small factory to one of the largest plants in the Piedmont area with capital stock of $1.5 million and close to a thousand employees. Along with a few other leaders, he had recognized the potential of furniture manufacturing in the South and had begun developing Piedmont North Carolina into an industrial region.""

Condition

Good Antiue Condition; Gentle wear commensurate with age. Small split on lower side of crown pediment from a past repair. Light finish wear to the right edge of top surface.

Dimensions

84.5" x 43.5" x 17"