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Furniture Industry Archives ➔ Book, The Seng Book 1925
Identifier:
1994.46.214Description:
76 pages; illustrations. Small booklet containing drawings, narrative history, and extensive furniture-making reference information. Contains descriptions of period furniture as well as some product advertisements.;Booklet originally owned by Jack Buzzitta, father of the donor and prominent furniture designer with the Stow and Davis Furniture Company (1936-1970s).Date:
1925Materials:
PaperDimensions:
5.5" h 3" wCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
In Memory Of Giacomo (jack) BuzzittaRelated Entities:
Marian Dennis (donor) Meneghini, Leonarda (donor) Joe Kapler (identified by) Seng Company (creator)A pioneer in furniture manufacturing, The Seng Company introduced the systematic production of metal parts to supply the growing industry of mass produced furniture and to replace iron hardware forged by blacksmiths. A leader in research and development for the industry, the company patented more than 300 furniture devices, and the firm was responsible for such inventions as the sofa-sleeper, rocker, swivel and recliner chairs, and the metal bed frame.
