Where is Berkey & Gay furniture made?

Berkey & Gay furniture is no longer made, as the company went out of business in the 1940s. William Berkey originally founded the company in 1855 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although the organization changed hands and went through multiple mergers, it continued to manufacture many of its pieces in the city throughout much of its history. Find a selection of Berkey & Gay furniture on 1stDibs.

When was Berkey & Gay furniture made?

Berkey & Gay furniture was made from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood-building products. His brother, Julius, joined him, and he later began manufacturing what became known as the Berkey table. This was highly successful, and the Berkey brothers soon concentrated on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form Berkey Brothers & Gay. It continued to operate until the 1940s. Shop an assortment of Berkey & Gay furniture on 1stDibs.

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Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa

$2,695

Berkey & Gay Style Antique Victorian Tiger Oak Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne slant front secretary desk or writing desk In the manner Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Beautiful tiger oak, with brass hardware.

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Berkey & Gay Style Queen Anne Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

$1,995

Berkey & Gay Style Queen Anne Mahogany Slant Front Secretary Desk, Circa 1900

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous antique Victorian or Queen Anne slant front secretary desk or writing desk In the manner Berkey & Gay USA, Circa 1900 Dark book-matched carved walnut, with cabriole leg...

Category

Early 20th Century American Victorian Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th C. Berkey and Gay William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk

$2,695

Early 20th C. Berkey and Gay William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Germantown, MD

A very fine, handcrafted Berkey and Gay Furniture William and Mary Style Vanity Table Desk.

Category

Early 20th Century American William and Mary Vanities

Materials

Walnut

Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT

$4,600

Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT

By Henredon, Berkey & Gay Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Carved Walnut Fine Marquetry Top Two Drawers Low Profile Desk Writing Table MINT!

Category

20th Century Italian Regency Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

$3,600

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon, Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Double Bonnet Dome Top Burl Wood 3 Drawer Drop Front Secretary Desk 1900s Clean!

Category

20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers

$6,400

Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers

By Berkey & Gay Furniture, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very Fine Compact Burl Wood Queen Ann Secretary Desk Bookcase Dresser Drawers MINT!

Category

20th Century American Queen Anne Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Antique Victorian Mahogany Berkey & Gay Writing Desk Console Queen Anne

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H 30.5 in W 20 in D 43 in

Antique Victorian Mahogany Berkey & Gay Writing Desk Console Queen Anne

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Dayton, OH

"Antique Berkey & Gay writing desk or console. Made of mahogany with rectangular shape, Queen Ann style feet and a back trestle connecting the legs.

Category

Early 20th Century Queen Anne Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Charming Writing Desk by Rorimer -Brooks for Berkey & Gay / Hotel Statler

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H 30 in W 33.5 in D 21 in

Charming Writing Desk by Rorimer -Brooks for Berkey & Gay / Hotel Statler

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Buffalo, NY

Charming writing desk by Romimer -Brooks for Berkey & Gay / Designed for Hotel Statler ,Retains original label ,,Buffalo NY (see photo), Nice original condition,, wonderful finish,,,...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1930’s Carved Renaissance Oak Partner Desk by Berkey & Gay with Ten Drawers

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H 31.75 in W 72 in D 40 in

1930’s Carved Renaissance Oak Partner Desk by Berkey & Gay with Ten Drawers

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Crafted in the United States circa 1930, this impressive 6-foot oak partner desk is a fine example of the Renaissance Revival style and the quality craftsmanship for which the Berkey...

Category

Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Berkey & Gay Victorian Inlaid Black Walnut & Gilt Drop Front Desk c1890

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H 43.75 in W 22 in D 15.25 in

Antique Berkey & Gay Victorian Inlaid Black Walnut & Gilt Drop Front Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Berkey & Gay Victorian Inlaid Black Walnut & Gilt Drop Front Desk c1890.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk c1890

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H 68 in W 34 in D 18.75 in

Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk c1890

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Berkey & Gay Walnut & Burl Plantation Drop Front Desk C1890 Measures - 68" x 33 7/8" x 18 5/8" This antique drop front desk, attributed to Berkey & Gay, dates back to circa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Walnut

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

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H 30 in W 78 in D 36 in

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Italian or Spanish carved walnut library or farm table or desk. Stunning walnut wood grain pattern.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

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H 32.25 in W 45.5 in D 19 in

English Regency Style Burl- Wood Library Console Table

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fully restored Mahogany & Burl-wood library table with a single generously sized drawer, classic design elements in the column corners with drop finials supported on vase turned & sp...

Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

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H 46 in W 56 in D 17.75 in

Antique English Jacobean Carved Oak Glass Front Double Bookcase, Circa 1920s

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding antique English Jacobean side-by-side double bookcase cabinet with chest of drawers and drop front secretary desk In the manner of Berkey and Gay England, Circa 1920...

Category

Vintage 1920s English Jacobean Desks

Materials

Brass

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

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H 30 in W 78 in D 36 in

Carved Spanish or Italian Walnut Library Table Desk Heavy Carved Base

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Fine Italian or Spanish carved walnut library or farm table or desk. Stunning walnut wood grain pattern.

Category

20th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut

Large Heavily Carved Mahogany 4 Drawers Library Writing Walnut Table Desk Mint!

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H 30 in W 72 in D 36 in

Large Heavily Carved Mahogany 4 Drawers Library Writing Walnut Table Desk Mint!

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large heavily carved mahogany & walnut 4 drawers library writing walnut table desk mint! Quality dovetail drawers architecture, heavy brass pulls.

Category

20th Century American Empire Revival Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany, Walnut

Adams Style Satin Wood Hand Painted 7 Drawers Desk Vanity Table Decorative MINT

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H 30 in W 48 in D 28 in

Adams Style Satin Wood Hand Painted 7 Drawers Desk Vanity Table Decorative MINT

By Berkey & Gay Furniture

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Finished Back Adams Style Satin Wood Hand Painted 7 Drawers Desk Vanity Table Decorative MINT

Category

20th Century American Adam Style Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Questions About Berkey And Gay Desk

Where is Berkey & Gay furniture made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
Berkey & Gay furniture is no longer made, as the company went out of business in the 1940s. William Berkey originally founded the company in 1855 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although the organization changed hands and went through multiple mergers, it continued to manufacture many of its pieces in the city throughout much of its history. Find a selection of Berkey & Gay furniture on 1stDibs.
When was Berkey & Gay furniture made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertJanuary 19, 2025
Berkey & Gay furniture was made from the mid-19th century through the mid-20th century. In 1855, William Berkey arrived in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and founded a mill to manufacture window sashes and other wood-building products. His brother, Julius, joined him, and he later began manufacturing what became known as the Berkey table. This was highly successful, and the Berkey brothers soon concentrated on making furniture. The company took on various partners over time, including George W. Gay, who bought an interest in the company in 1866 to form Berkey Brothers & Gay. It continued to operate until the 1940s. Shop an assortment of Berkey & Gay furniture on 1stDibs.

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