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Antique Secretary Desk/Hutch by Union Furniture Co. Rockford Illinois.

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    Posted 10 years ago

    Marciano8
    (6 items)

    This Secretary Desk I picked up an estate sale and appears to be from the early 1900s from what I have found out. During the 1920s Union Furniture mfg cabnets etc and the eastern half of the factory was destroyed in a 1928 tornado when the rooftop water tower collapsed and killed workers. Originally a group of twenty-some workers broke away from the Forest City Furniture Co. in Illinois in 1875 to form the Rockford Union Furniture Co. This Secretary Desk is marked #579 on a label (pictured). Have no idea what it is worth but has Original Keys and looks to be a Flame Mahogany finish on it. I am no expert. lol Anyone can add any comments that would be helpful or want to contact me through email feel free. footbllfan8@aol.com

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    Comments

    1. pops52 pops52, 10 years ago
      Really beautiful!
    2. fhrjr2 fhrjr2, 10 years ago
      Probably made mid to late 30's or early 40's. This was extremely well made furniture and built to last. This piece has a few minor flaws but it is still a handsome piece.
    3. scottvez scottvez, 10 years ago
      Nice well made furniture-- holds up much better than modern particle board!

      scott
    4. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 10 years ago
      Would look great filled with leather bound books! Love it!

      T A

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