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Furniture History
Kittinger Furniture, Kindel Furniture, Baker Furniture and Saybolt-Cleland Furniture, Colonial Williamsburg and Museum Reproduction Programs
Recreating a living tradition for future generations is the hallmark of all great Museum Reproduction Programs. To insure that reproductions “truly reproduce” the great styles and decoration of the American tradition, only manufacturers whose experience and ability meet the highest standards are licensed for these programs.
We are proud to offer the finest selection of vintage Kittinger furniture, Kindel furniture, Baker furniture and Saybolt-Cleland furniture licensed reproductions.
Kittinger Furniture
With its already long established tradition in producing fine furniture, Kittinger Furniture was licensed by Colonial Williamsburg to reproduce and adapt pieces for its collection from the Program's inception in 1937 to 1990. During this period, Kittinger Furniture reproduced more than 200 pieces for Colonial Williamsburg.
In addition to the Williamsburg Collection, Kittinger Furniture was licensed to be the exclusive maker of Historic Newport Reproductions featuring works by Newport’s Goddard and Townsend cabinetmakers.
Other Kittinger furniture licensed reproductions include the finest antiques from: The Baleroy Collection, a private Philadelphia collection with original antiques dating from 1740-1760; Old Sturbridge Village Authentic Early American Reproductions featuring the charm and simplicity of early country furniture; Independence Hall Reproductions and Historic Savannah Reproductions, depicting the rich heritage of regional furniture.
Kindel Furniture
The Kindel Furniture Company, meeting a high standard of excellence in craftsmanship, was licensed by the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum. Widely heralded for the importance of its collection, Winterthur's Reproduction Program focuses on furniture from 1740 to 1815, considered "The Golden Age of American Design." Kindel Furniture has reproduced these fine antiques since 1980, including some of the most sophisticated Philadelphia and Newport pieces in the Winterthur collection.
Licensed by the Irish Georgian Society in 1984, Kindel furniture reproductions for this program include more than twenty "best-of-kind" examples.
Baker Furniture
During the 1990's, the Baker Furniture Company was selected by Colonial Williamsburg to continue its Reproduction Program. With its years of experience and quality craftsmanship, Baker furniture was already well respected for its furniture made under license to the Historic Charleston Foundation, and continued this tradition for Colonial Williamsburg.
Baker Furniture is also well known for its Stately Homes Collection, reproducing important antiques from English, Scottish and Irish Manor Houses.
Saybolt & Cleland, Inc.
Renowned for its unsurpassed quality, Saybolt & Cleland, Inc. made reproduction furniture in Philadelphia for over forty years, 1933 to the mid 1970's. They specialized in faithfully reproducing the finest American and English antiques from museums, historic homes and private collections. Their clientele included Fortune 500 Companies, State and Federal offices as well as private individuals.
