Arts and Crafts furniture is known for its simple use of wood.
The Honeoye Falls Furniture Company was based out of Honeoye Falls, New York. It was part of the Arts and Crafts Movement design style, which took place between 1860 and 1939 and started in England. Arts and Crafts furniture is made from wood, and is characterized by its simplicity and reliance on traditional craftsmanship. Honeoye Falls Furniture made bookcases, tables and chairs. Their furniture can still be found for sell in antique shops and by private collectors. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
1. Contact the Honeoye Falls, New York Historical Society. Ask them for information regarding the history of their community and the Honeoye Falls Furniture Company.
2. Visit your local antique shop or dealer that specializes in furniture from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, which includes the Arts and Crafts Movement and ask them for additional information about the company and its products.
3. Look for Honeoye Furniture in an antique furniture collector's guide. There are several available that specialize in American Arts and Crafts furniture.
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