Featured Cushman Colonial Furniture Date of production?

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  1. Daniel oshaughnessy

    Daniel oshaughnessy Active Member

    I found this sideboard and dining table out thrifting. They are both Cushman. I was wondering if they are early or late production. Any info is greatly appreciated. :)

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  2. janettekay

    janettekay Well-Known Member

    There is someone on board who knows a lot about Cushman...hope they see this thread !!!
     
  3. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    In 1933, the company launched a collection of early American furniture inspired by the Colonial Revival movement of the late 1800’s. These new designs, produced by long-time employee Herman DeVrie, were branded as “Cushman Colonial Creations” and reinvigorated the company’s sales over the next 25 years. Cushman Colonial Creations featured turned wooden legs, solid hardwood construction, and traditional American craftsmanship.

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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    very pretty wood...
     
  5. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    Both tags are pre 1942. The first numeral indicates year, so '9022T' was introduced in 1939 , and '4-43' would be 1934. (numbers with dashes only used for a couple of years early on). Some Cushman pieces were made for 10-15 years, others for only 1-2 years. Both your pieces have the early tags.... they went to oval tags in 1942 (type of plastic during the war due to metal shortages, then brass oval tags in the late 40's & 50's.
    Yes, I'm a Cushman collector - have 25 pieces. Yours are nice and look to be in very good condition.
     
  6. Daniel oshaughnessy

    Daniel oshaughnessy Active Member

    Thank you for the info! I plan on keeping these, love them. Also found two arm chairs that went with the table. The chairs have the same type tags.
     
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  7. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    One more bit of info - Cushman used Northern yellow birch from Vermont and Canada, not maple which folks mistakenly assume. They felt birch was a superior wood. The russet finish was their special formulation which they applied in a eight step labor intensive process, and this is why original finished pieces, when waxed have a unique beauty. Cushman introduced the russet finish to the furniture industry in 1933 - it was copied heavily for the next 20 years, but never equaled.
     
  8. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    You've taken VERY GOOD care of your pieces or gotten GREAT pieces!!! They both look brand new!!!! KUDOS to YOU!!!!!:):):)
     
  9. Ghopper1924

    Ghopper1924 Well-Known Member

    Nice description of the Cushman finishing method, Drew. These pieces are definitely a cut above the usual Ethan Allan mid-century stuff.
     
  10. Alanzbad

    Alanzbad New Member

    I have a cushman end with pencil marks that write 32 above the number 534? Not mint needs restored or not?trying to sell not sure of a good price any help
     
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  11. Isabell

    Isabell New Member

    I just recently purchased 3 chairs and a table that were listed as Cushman Maple. The tags on them are metal and round, the table says 3-72 and the chairs say 4-24. Does anyone have any idea if these are actually maple and how old they are. Thanks in advance.
     
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  12. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    First number indicates year - table introduced 1933, chairs 1934. Some pieces were made for 5-10 or even 15 years.... oval metal tags came in in 1946 and used until the 60's. Your table/chairs made in the 1946-64 era (most likely on the earlier side)
     
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  13. Carol Varanelli

    Carol Varanelli New Member

     
  14. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

    Welcome to the Forum @Carol Varanelli!

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  15. MIKE1DUNN

    MIKE1DUNN New Member

    Any info on this mirror would be greatly appreciated. #077.
     
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  16. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Which mirror, @MIKE1DUNN ? If you have a mirror you want info on, we'll need pictures (front and back plus any marks) and any info you may already have.
     
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  17. MIKE1DUNN

    MIKE1DUNN New Member

    Sorry I was trying to get pics small enough. 4744391F-95CE-4565-9CF3-6DF9EE6A2C33.jpeg D3F8E754-392A-4A5F-B324-053D44E46624.jpeg
     

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  18. i need help

    i need help Moderator Moderator

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    Maybe @Drew will be back.
     
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  19. Drew

    Drew Well-Known Member

    #077 indicates a 1940 introduction -
     
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  20. MIKE1DUNN

    MIKE1DUNN New Member

    Thank You Drew
     
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