Mid Century Lane Hollywood Regency Sunburst Lowboy Console Cabinet Credenza 1967

Description

An elegant lowboy coffer cabinet or credenza by Lane Altavista, circa 1967. Made in plant number 2 on February 11th 1967, style no 1060. Features a rectangular frame with gold finish, Moroccan star sunburst cabinet doors and blocked feet. Great for use below a window or as a tv / record / media cabinet. Reminiscent of Spanish Colonial design.

The Lane Company began as the Standard Red Cedar Chest Company in 1912. John Edward Lane, a general contractor, purchased a dilapidated box plant in Altavista, Va., for $500 at auction. The Lane family, who owned a general contracting firm, founded the city of Altavista in 1907. John Edward Lane appointed his son, Edward Hudson Lane, to run the daily operations of the plant. Edward Lane had very little experience in the manufacture of boxes but father and son decided to produce cedar chests. The company initially only produced cedar chests that were used as storage to protect seasonal clothing. The company surpassed their competitors by promoting the ""hope chest"" idea to teenage girls through national advertising as a way to increase sales and brand loyalty. The company also offered insurance policies to guarantee the safe keeping of items held in the chests. In the 1950s Lane began expanding the company's product line by producing occasional tables. The next move was to begin amicably acquiring other companies, allowing Lane to offer bedroom and office furniture. The company continued expansion by building plants and acquiring other companies in the 1960s through the 1970s. Bernard B. Lane became the third generation of the Lane family to run the company when he became president in 1975 and Chairman of the Board in 1981. In the 1980s the company had great prosperity and was in excellent financial health. This made it extremely attractive, and the company faced a hostile takeover by Interco in 1986. This company would become Furniture Brands International, which as of 2009 holds the Lane Company and many of its subsidiaries.

Condition

Good Vintage Condition; Paint and finish wear to the top. Rings from glasses as well as a large lamp that was at the center of the case.

Dimensions

17.5" x 64.5" x 22"h