Some vintage Romweber Furniture Company designs may strike the young as passé. But for fans of a certain age, the American brand never went out of style.
The Romweber story began in the late 1800s, with the launch of American Furniture Company, which made bedroom furniture, Batesville Cabinet Company, a dining-room-set manufacturer, and Batesville Coffin Company. The three companies eventually merged to become a large and reputable manufacturer of case goods, furniture and more.
Not unlike many American companies, production at Romweber suffered during the Great Depression. The brand managed to stay afloat by making a rather strange pivot — to selling five-pound fruitcake boxes. During the Second World War, Romweber pivoted again, this time to the production of ammunition boxes and pontoons for American troops and, naturally, furniture for officers’ quarters.
While Romweber furniture (spelled “RomWeber” in vintage advertisements), dating back to the early 20th century, had designers working in the French Rococo and Chippendale styles, the brand is best known for its mid-century modern pieces. In the postwar years, Romweber manufactured walnut case pieces and storage cabinets that featured decorative olive-ash and burl-wood inlays with brass hardware as well as solid oak credenzas and dining tables designed by the likes of Harold Schwartz. For collectors of sophisticated 1950s furniture, the company’s sturdy Viking Oak line is particularly popular.
“It’s not uncommon for customers to say, ‘My parents had this Romweber Viking set,’” says Adam Cramer of collectors who visit Liberty & 33rd, the gallery he owns with his wife in South Bend, Indiana, about three hours north of Romweber’s birthplace in small-town Batesville. “It’s solid oak,” Cramer tells 1stDibs of the line of tables, chairs, desks and more.
Solid oak is the product of slow-growing deciduous trees. Solid oak furniture is durable, desirable and an investment that is usually associated with a hefty price. In solid oak furnishings, such as those that make up the covetable Romweber Viking Oak line, which launched in 1935, there aren’t any scraps of other components in the construction.
Inspired by Scandinavian folk design, Romweber’s Viking Oak is said to have enjoyed one of the longest runs for a commercial furniture line in history. The collection went out of production in the late 1980s, and mid-century editions remain highly prized for their exceptional quality and hand-carved details.
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1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk and Credenza Set
By Mastercraft, Romweber Furniture Co., Bernhard Rohne
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Together, these two monumental Romweber pieces create a striking executive office suite rooted in 1970s American luxury and craftsmanship. Crafted in richly figured burled Carpathian...
Brass
1970s Romweber Burl Wood and Gold Trim Executive Desk with Filing Drawers
By Bernhard Rohne, Romweber Furniture Co., Mastercraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Luxury, pure and simple. Well maybe not so simple… this burled Carpathian elm wood executive desk wears its gold trim like fine jewelry. The vintage 1970s desk captures the glamour of the era. The chocolate hued wood is illuminated with brilliant gold-colored metal handles, legs, and bezel. This is no dainty beauty. Designed for serious work and sophisticated environments, the desk features a suite of functional enhancements rarely found in pieces of this era. Three pull‑out table tops, one at the back, and one on each side. These convenient pull-out tables expand the usable surface area for devices or collaborative work. A long center drawer with an integrated organizing tray keeps essentials elegantly contained. On the left and right, two shallow top drawers provide quick‑access storage. Two deep file drawers (one left, one right) accommodate modern organizational needs. These file drawers lock, one key is included. Attention to detail rings throughout the design. Meant to be admired from all angles, it is a true work of art. Romweber, founded in Indiana and known for its uncompromising standards, produced some of the finest American case goods of the 20th century. This desk is a testament to that legacy: substantial, impeccably built, and designed to endure for generations. Its scale, materials, and craftsmanship make it an exceptional choice for executives and collectors seeking a statement piece that communicates authority, taste, and heritage. We also have a matching, equally grand, Romweber executive office credenza with file...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Sideboard Credenza by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Johannes Andersen, Brande Møbelfabrik, Bernhard Pedersen & Son
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Faarup Møbelfabrik, this exceptional teak credenza showcases the refined structural elegance and sculptural restraint that define the very best of Sca...
Stainless Steel
Renzo Rutili Fretwork Credenza, Pecan Wood, Mid-Century Modern
By Renzo Rutili, Tommi Parzinger, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
East meets West with this captivating Renzo Rutili style cabinet. The efficient size makes it perfect for any room. Ideal as an entertainment console, dining room sideboard buffet ...
Brass
Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Model 18 Teak Credenza, Denmark 1960s
By Arne Vodder, Gunni Omann, Omann Jun Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A hallmark of Danish cabinetry from the golden decade of Scandinavian design, this Model 18 credenza was designed by Gunni Omann for Omann Jun Møbelfabrik, the Ølholm-based workshop his father Andreas founded in 1933. Rendered in warm, book-matched teak, the piece embodies the quiet discipline that defined Gunni Omann's mature output: taut proportions, restrained ornament, and construction detailing left honestly visible rather than concealed. The front elevation balances a bank of four drawers against a pair of wide sliding doors, each opening onto its own cabinet with an adjustable interior shelf. The top drawer is felt-lined and divided, offering a dedicated compartment well suited to flatware or small keepsakes. Drawer fronts are fitted with the sculpted, integrated pulls characteristic of the model, while the doors are hung with the model's signature blade-style pulls, their slim vertical profile echoing the credenza's tapered legs and reinforcing the design's overall restraint. Drawer boxes are dovetailed in a lighter beech, a construction choice typical of Omann Jun's better production runs and a useful marker of authenticity for the model. The case is finished on the back, allowing the credenza to stand freely away from a wall or anchor the center of a room without compromise — a detail not always found on case pieces of this era, and a meaningful plus for anyone using it as a room divider or floating console. The case rises on tapered, gently splayed solid teak legs, lending the long form a sense of lift rather than mass. Model number stamped to the base, consistent with original Omann Jun labeling practice. A versatile scale for a sideboard, console, or media credenza, equally suited to a dining room, entry hall, or living space in need of a long, quietly confident anchor piece. **Dimensions** Height: 31 5/8 in / 80.3 cm Width: 78 5/8 in / 199.7 cm Depth: 18 3/4 in / 47.6 cm **Condition** Presented in very good vintage condition with wear consistent with age. The case retains excellent presence overall; the base shows no notable flaws. Drawers operate smoothly, with one showing a small surface dent. A faint horizontal dent is present on one sliding door, visible only under raking light; the opposite door has a professionally repaired handle. The right side shows a minor edge imperfection and a small area of discoloration at the top. The top surface carries light scattered dents and scratches typical of a well-used credenza...
Teak
Poul Hundevad Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Locking Doors, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Poul Hundevad Danish Modern Teak Credenza, Denmark, Circa 1960s A well-proportioned locking credenza by Poul Hundevad, rendered in solid teak with t...
Teak
Romweber Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Burl Wood and Brass Sideboard Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern Hollywood Regency sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet By Romweber USA, Circa 1970s Gorgeous burled Carpathian elm wood, with brass trim and origi...
Brass
Romweber Burled Walnut and Brass Campaign-Modern Credenza
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare Romweber Furniture dark finished burled walnut floating credenza or sideboard. Heavy brass double pedestal base, radiused front with flat back. Brass welting to the lower front file...
Brass
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser
By Mastercraft, Bernhard Rohne
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Bernhard Rohne for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Lowboy Dresser This lowboy measures: 84 wide x 20 deep x 31 inches high Fair Vintage Condition - Dresser has Areas of ...
Brass
Mastercraft Burl Wood and Brass Hardware Long 9 Drawers Credenza Dresser
By Mastercraft, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern stunning burl wood grain long credenza dresser by Mastercraft. Standing on exposed brass cylinder legs. Thick heavy brass drop pulls. Excellent original vintage co...
Brass
Brass and Burl Wood Dresser for Mastercraft by Bernhard Rohne
By Bernhard Rohne, Mastercraft
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mastercraft dresser features acid-etched designs, unique brass pulls, and quality vintage construction. Wonderful burl wood finish adds to th...
Brass
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza
By Mastercraft
Located in Franklin Park, IL
William Doezema for Mastercraft Mid Century Burlwood and Brass Credenza This credenza measures: 80 wide x 20 deep x 31.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Areas of Minor Stain...
Brass
