KRUG BROS. WALNUT ANTIQUE DRESSER WITH SWIVEL MIRROR

This Very Attractive Edwardian Painted Dresser & Swivel Mirror was manufactured approximately 1910 and is signed on the back: KRUG BROS. Co. Ltd., Chesley, Ontario.

In Canada, the Krug Brothers Furniture Company has been in existence for over a century and has had a great reputation for fine quality furniture. This charming dresser has a Wreath and Prince-of Whales Feather design on the top 2 small drawers and a swivel mirror.

This antique dresser is pronounced by its two cabriole legs at the front bottom. It has 2 small drawers on top and 3 large drawers on the bottom.

Circa: 1910

Measurements:
Length:  42"
Width:   20"
Height of Swivel Frame & Mirror: 32"
Height of Dresser:  35" (without Mirror)
Total Height of Dresser: 57" (with Mirror)

Condition: There is no restoration other than having been painted white. The mirror is original and is in perfect condition. All 4 casters are original. All drawer pulls are original to the piece but have been touched up with a dull gold paint.

ITEM NUMBER: PFTP500014

Price:  $425.00

Brief History of Krug Brothers Co. Ltd. Chesley, Ontario: (taken from Bruce County Museum website)www.brucemuseum.ca/furniture.php

Peter Krug was born in Alsfelt, Germany in 1836 and came to Canada in 1852. He apprenticed as a cabinet maker in Kitchener, Ontario. After getting married Peter and his family of one daughter and five sons moved to Listowel where the boys talked and planned on some day having their own furniture business.

Brothers Conrad, Christian, John, William and George Krug with Brother in Law Henry Ankeman formed a furniture manufacturing company at Chesley in 1886. Members of the Krug family have served the Chesley community in many capacities since that time.

In 1899 the brothers acquired Thomas Moore’s sawmill. In 1910 Krug Brothers moved their business to the Chesley Rake and Novelty Factory at the corner of King and Main Streets to take advantage of the rail connection.

They continued to manufacture fine quality “Colonial and Traditional” furniture in Hardrock Maple, Cherry and Elm until 1987.

Krug Brothers took a keen interest in Reforestation for many years and maintained large tree plantations in Bruce County.