SOFTCOVER Charles Limbert Furniture Legend and Legacy
Limbert's Furniture Axiom
by S. G. Cavey
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Step into the extraordinary world of Charles P. Limbert, a visionary of American furniture design, through: Charles Limbert Furniture Legend and Legacy. This meticulously crafted 200 page volume is more than just a book. It’s an immersive journey into the heart of the American Arts and Crafts movement, where artistry, innovation, and history come to life in vivid detail.
Authored by Mr. S. G. Cavey, a master artist and sixth generation Holland Michigan Dutch descendant, this work reflects a deeply personal and scholarly dedication. With the precision of a dissertation and the passion of a true craftsman, Cavey draws from over 400 documented antique sources to deliver a historically rich narrative. Follow Limbert's remarkable path, from his Akron beginnings in 1873, through his ventures in Chicago and Grand Rapids, to founding his furniture company in 1902 and establishing his celebrated Holland factory, culminating in his retirement in 1922 and the factory’s closure in 1942.
This book is a collector’s dream and a researcher’s treasure. It offers the most comprehensive collection of Limbert's data, visuals, and figures ever assembled. Readers will find chapters richly illustrated with furnished interiors, period advertisements, and hundreds of unbelievably rare artifacts sourced from the public domain that ignite the imagination. An antique Limbert's catalogue is included for reference.
Whether you're a furniture collector, design historian, or simply someone captivated by stories that bridge beauty and utility, Charles Limbert Furniture Legend and Legacy is a rich, rewarding experience. It’s a tribute to craftsmanship, a historical triumph, and a timeless keepsake.
Step into the extraordinary world of Charles P. Limbert, a visionary of American furniture design, through: Charles Limbert Furniture Legend and Legacy. This meticulously crafted 200 page volume is more than just a book. It’s an immersive journey into the heart of the American Arts and Crafts movement, where artistry, innovation, and history come to life in vivid detail.
Authored by Mr. S. G. Cavey, a master artist and sixth generation Holland Michigan Dutch descendant, this work reflects a deeply personal and scholarly dedication. With the precision of a dissertation and the passion of a true craftsman, Cavey draws from over 400 documented antique sources to deliver a historically rich narrative. Follow Limbert's remarkable path, from his Akron beginnings in 1873, through his ventures in Chicago and Grand Rapids, to founding his furniture company in 1902 and establishing his celebrated Holland factory, culminating in his retirement in 1922 and the factory’s closure in 1942.
This book is a collector’s dream and a researcher’s treasure. It offers the most comprehensive collection of Limbert's data, visuals, and figures ever assembled. Readers will find chapters richly illustrated with furnished interiors, period advertisements, and hundreds of unbelievably rare artifacts sourced from the public domain that ignite the imagination. An antique Limbert's catalogue is included for reference.
Whether you're a furniture collector, design historian, or simply someone captivated by stories that bridge beauty and utility, Charles Limbert Furniture Legend and Legacy is a rich, rewarding experience. It’s a tribute to craftsmanship, a historical triumph, and a timeless keepsake.
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Features & Details
- Primary Category: Biographies & Memoirs
- Additional Categories History, Arts & Photography Books
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Project Option: 6×9 in, 15×23 cm
# of Pages: 242 -
Isbn
- Softcover: 9798349963766
- Publish Date: Apr 14, 2025
- Language English
- Keywords arts and crafts, mission style, furniture, limbert
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About the Creator
Mr. S.G. Cavey is a historian and archivist of the American Arts & Crafts Movement of early 1900. His book "Charles Limbert Furniture Legend & Legacy" (aka: Limbert's Furniture Axiom) establishes him as the leading expert on the history of the Charles P. Limbert Furniture Co.. He is a Master Artist, Son of Master Artists, and a Sixth Generation Holland-Dutch direct Descendant of several Netherlands immigrant Pioneers who sustained old Holland Michigan.