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Any new ideas or responses from the cloud? As we discussed, hemco does not seem likely due to different corbel shape and lack of through tenons.

 

Not getting any more responses. The responding member felt that the corbels were the defining feature. That is my thought as well. I can think of no other maker that used such.

If you look back at the 1909 catalog, on page 52, you will see corbels in their 707 series that seem to match yours (Also on the 768 series on page 56 and on the 907 series on page 66).

Here is a signed chair that features through-tenons in the arms.

A Mission Oak Rocking Chair With Slats Under Arms, Exposed Tenon Through Arms, Signed - Sep 15, 2024 | Hyde Park Country Auctions In Ny

Here is another...

Two Pieces Of Mission Oak Furniture Including: The First A Morris Rocking Chair With Slats Under - May 19, 2024 | Hyde Park Country Auctions In Ny

Looks like they did both but I am not finding the combination together as seen in your chair. If your chair is HEMCO, I am thinking it is probably earlier than that 1909 catalog.

 

Ooops.... looks like the two links above are to the same chair. Did not sell the first time offered. I did find another example with through-tenons but it was only attributed.

 

Here is a photo of an example listed as HEMCO from an old archived ebay listing that seems to have both a trough-tenon and the straight corbels. Kind of hard to tell about the corbels. Unfortunately, this is the only picture and the link is dead.



Another HEMCO listed example of a very similar chair from a defunct marketplace listing that seems to confirm the corbel shape.

 

Thank you! That comprehensive study was very helpful since my search had primarily been in their later online catalog from 1909 so I didn’t see the earlier examples. I agree it looks likely to be an earlier example by the Hubbard and Eldredge company founded 1898, or the renamed company after adding Miller which then lasted into the 30s. So example I have looks to be some of their purer work, prior to 1909.

It looks like the company lost more and more of the craftsman touches (like the exposed tenons) as the years and decades went on, similar to what was seen at the L and JG Stickley company. In contrast, Gustave Stickley went out of business as interest in A&C furniture waned, so all surviving examples of his companies production remained purer to original vision. “Die young, stay pretty”.

BTW, as far as I can tell, the Hubbard, Eldredge and Miller company, although a mouthful, was never referred to as HEMCO. The Hemco name seems to have been applied by them to one particular patented design for a recliner you found examples of (unless you know more about it than I could find).

 

HEMCO may just be a convenient acronym used by dealers since the name is, indeed, a mouthful.

 

Couple things to show that I thought were different than the usual tat. I did not buy either.

This chest is solid wood with a clear coat finish. No idea who made this. The only marking is the word Tulip on the back. Maybe for tulip poplar? Heavy as all get-out and just needing some spiffing. Was priced at $20.00.


Just never see these old wicker chaise lounges any more. Used to be high value items. This one is in pretty good condition other than a couple minor losses and needing some paint touch up. Threw off the cushion for the photo, as it did not really go with it. Pretty good deal at $55.00.

 

No matter how good the deal for buyers, these low prices are criminal.

 

That chest would likely be about $200 here, even at the second-hand store. It's the very antithesis of IKEA.

 

A few more interesting things seen in the wild. I did not buy any of them, despite being tempted.

This antique wardrobe was $60.00. There was a time I would have been all over this. Not much interest these days. Still sitting over a week without a taker.


These chairs were only $12.50 for all three. Seats need upholstery but, otherwise, good.


These oak file cabinets were $40.00 each. Still sitting there after 5 days.


Don't see these double kitchen cupboards much. Someone drilled holes for ventilation. Only $20.00.

 

Love the chairs.

Debora

 

Some dealer would have run off with the chairs 20 years ago, and the cabinet should be long gone. Oddly, probably would have been gone if not painted.

 

The chairs and the white cupboard posted above sold quickly. The wardrobe and file cabinets took a few weeks to sell. Otherwise, have not seen too much out and about that was interesting. Here are a few things I did spy. I did not buy any of them.

This Eastlake armchair was $13.00. After I took the pics, I realized there was a matching side chair (seen in the background of second picture) for $8.00.



This marble top walnut dresser was only $15.00. Missing the bottom skirt Even so, I was tempted at that price. The marble alone would have been worth it.


Lastly, this washstand was $13.00. The right handle was unattached (I set it in place for the picture) and needed to be glued.

 

Again, criminal!

 

Forty years ago the wash stand would have skated out of there.

 

That marble top walnut dresser was lovely!

 

Furniture has been very slow for us at the store I consign at all Summer. I don't think I have sold a single piece since at least May. What I sold earlier in the year was dirt cheap. Makes it hard to justify buying what I am seeing out there. Already have a back-log of projects and little to no storage space.

 

Even those who might want replacement furniture aren't spending the money unless something broke.

 

Some things hitting the thrifts. Being a University town, a lot of people move in August, as they ready for the new school year here or elsewhere. Have to think this has something to do with the increased amount of furniture I am seeing.

This dresser was only $13.00! Knobs not original. Did not buy.


Also did not buy this rocker for $8.00. Nothing wrong with it at all, though the upholstery may not be to everyone's taste.


I came very close to buying this set of 6 chairs. MCM in a Chinese style. No marks but typical of Henredon and other higher end makers. Great condition with newer upholstery. Priced at $6.00 per chair so $36.00 for the set. I just don't have the space to deal with these. Within 2 hours they showed up on fb marketplace with a dealer I know from a nearby city. Priced at $130.00 for the set and had quick interest.


Here is something I just couldn't say no to. The door is broken but all the pieces are intact and with it. Shelves are all there as well. Will be a pretty easy fix. Finish is original. No label and I have not been able to attribute this as of yet. Still need to pick it up, as I had no room in the van yesterday. May find a mark yet.

Probably one of my best thrift store furniture finds ever. This will be a keeper for me, as it is an upgrade for a mission bookcase I currently have. Priced at only $15.00..... Happy dance!!!!

 

I love the cabinet too! Doesn't look too difficult a repair if everything is there. I'd love to see a picture once you've repaired and styled it!