Tuesday, November 26, 2013

"Barnard & Simonds Co." Screen



The Barnard and Simonds Furniture Company was founded in New York in 1898, moved to Michigan in 1959, and was purchased by Baker Furniture in 1967.  They specialized in American and English Country reproductions and adaptations.  This cool and unusual screen/ room divider is very well made, quite substantial, and features wire mesh inserts.  The mix of the solid wood on the bottom panels and wire mesh on top allows for a feeling of both division and openness.  48" l., 75" h., 1" w.  American, c. 1960 SOLD