How do you date a Gunlocke chair?

Early labels were leather, and then paper. Today, they are made of brass and attached with rivets. The label will say, “Gunlocke,” or in the case of older items, “W.H. Gunlocke Chair Co. Wayland, NY.” The tag is also stamped with the date and an individual authenticity number.

Who owns Gunlocke furniture?

HNI Corporation
1989: Muscatine, Iowa-based HON Industries [later known as HNI Corporation] acquires Gunlocke.

What does Gunlocke make?

Gunlocke began in 1902 as a chair manufacturer before expanding our portfolio to include other furniture products. Over a century of making quality chairs creates the potential for a lifetime of stories. For example, nine American Presidents have made important national decisions sitting in our Washington chair.

When was the first Gunlocke office furniture made?

1920: Gunlocke was awarded its first National Contract with Western Electric. Due to this contract, demand for Gunlocke’s office seating was so strong that the company discontinues its household furniture to concentrate on manufacturing for the corporate market. Despite the Depression, Gunlocke continues to grow.

When did William H Gunlocke start his business?

1902: William H. Gunlocke and four other wood furniture experts acquire a vacant factory in Wayland, New York. They establish the W. H. Gunlocke Chair Company, which initially specializes in seating for homes, libraries and lounges. 1910s.

Where is the headquarters of Gunlocke chair company?

Under S&H, the W.H. Gunlocke Chair Company was renamed The Gunlocke Company. Gunlocke expands its Wayland, NY headquarters to 665,000 square feet and begins manufacturing casegoods.

What kind of finish does Gunlocke furniture use?

State-of-the-art machinery applies Gunlocke’s exceptionally durable ClearTech® finish to all worksurfaces. With the latest high-tech equipment and more than 800 skilled employees – known within the company as members – Gunlocke continues to produce superior wood furniture at competitive prices.