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Subject: Metz Furniture
Posted by:Linda A. Singer <lindasinger@comcast.net> on Thu, 17 Apr 2003, in response to Family Owned Business, posted by Debbie Abrams on Sat, 28 Sep 2002
Jacob L Metz, founder of Metz Furntiure, was my mother's father. Jerome (Jerry)L. Metz was my mother's brother. He recently passed away in California. If you search "Google" you will find article written by my uncle about furniture care and about Metz Furniture. There are also some tributes to him from the editor of Wood and Wood Products Magazine. You can also get more information and articles by doing "google" searches using J.L. Metz and Jerry Metz.

Subject: Table and chairs
Posted by:Toni Garza <hometeamoo5@comcast.net> on Sun, 24 Apr 2005, in response to Metz Furniture, posted by Linda A. Singer on Thu, 17 Apr 2003
Dear Linda,
I am not relation, but my family is in the process of moving my mother in with my older sister. Mom's second husband recently died, and she has had to sell her home and belongings. She had quite a few antiques. She has a beautiful rounding dining table with chairs that was made by J.L. John Co., Chicago, IL. So, I am doing some research about it. Thank you for the info about your family.
Toni Garza
Subject: metz furniture hammond ind.
Posted by:mark rojkowski <pakr31@krausonline.com> on Sat, 22 Dec 2007, in response to Metz Furniture, posted by Linda A. Singer on Thu, 17 Apr 2003
My father the late Richard Rojkowski was plant superintendent for Metz in the 60s up in till the company closed in 71 or 72? as a little kid I walked all the floors to the plant. I would like to purchase the book by Jerry however is it a history of the company?
- Subject: Metz Furniture
  Posted by:Linda Singer <lindasinger@comcast.net> on Sun, 23 Dec 2007, in response to metz furniture hammond ind., posted by mark rojkowski on Sat, 22 Dec 2007
  I do not know of a book by Jerry, i know he had a longtime column in a national furniture magazine. You can find it using "Google."
  I am JL Metz's grandaughter and Jerry's niece.
  Linda Singer
  - Subject: metz hammond
    Posted by:mark rojkowski <pakr31@krausonline.com> on Sun, 23 Dec 2007, in response to Metz Furniture, posted by Linda Singer on Sun, 23 Dec 2007
    The building is still standing in Hammond it was a furnitute storage house. I live in MANHATTAN iL. ABOUT 45 miles from Hammond . My family lived in Calumet City for many years right next to Hammond. My Mother still has pictures of the plant in its hayday do you have pictures or a history of the plant and pictures? As I sit here next to me is a Metz dresser given to me by my mother for her grandson to keep his clothes in. Also upon the plants closing my father Richard was given a chinet cabinet 7ft tall with lights that is a fabulous and full of my mothers dishes and treasures that I will inherit some day . If you have a history or pictures of the plant please let me know
    - Subject: Metz Furniture
      Posted by:Adrienne Lassman <jade@socal.rr.com> on Sun, 24 Feb 2008, in response to metz hammond, posted by mark rojkowski on Sun, 23 Dec 2007
      I came upon your website while researching Metz furniture and found your Uncle Jerry's information most interesting.
      We own a Metz dining room grouping (table, chairs, server) that is a highlight of our home. We were looking for additional chairs but nobody seems to be selling any Metz belongings! Ours is about 40 years old and a cousin who was an interior designer in Chicago helped to select it. A side note is that her husband, along with being a Professor of Architectural Engineering at IIT in Chicago, was also either the President or the Editor of the North American Woodworking Assn (I may not have the name accurately but it is close) and may have met your Uncle, i.e., the connection, along with her own judgement of quality furniture.
      It is said to have learned of what the subsequent owners did to diminish the quality and reputation of the company until its demise.
      Still, the name "Metz" on furniture always elicits a favorable response and we have enjoyed the pieces we have over many decades.
      Is anyone in your family still in the furniture business?
      - Subject: Metz coming up for auction
        Posted by:Tom Curran <tecurran@gmail.com> on Mon, 11 Aug 2008, in response to Metz Furniture, posted by Adrienne Lassman on Sun, 24 Feb 2008
        My auction house is selling a complete JL Metz dining set August 25 2008. 4 side chairs, 2 arm chairs, dining table with 2 leaves, marble topped server with hutch, and teacart. While the set is great quality, there is a debate here about the design - I think it is great, others think it is awkward. The photos will be posted at
        www.clarkeny.com
      - Subject: J.L. Metz
        Posted by:Marsha Kilham <earthstarm@aol.com> on Tue, 07 Oct 2008, in response to Metz Furniture, posted by Adrienne Lassman on Sun, 24 Feb 2008
        I have six dining chairs by J.L. Metz (1969) Two arm and four side chairs. They are yellow and white, french provincial?
        quite elaborate carving. Stunning. Please call if interested or email for photos.
    - Subject: J.L. Metz Funiture
      Posted by:Mona Lisa Powell <www.monaluv@sbcglobal.net> on Mon, 16 Jun 2008, in response to metz hammond, posted by mark rojkowski on Sun, 23 Dec 2007
      My mother recently puchased a beautiful set J.L. Metx of Chicago, table, six chairs, buffet & hutch cabinet. She is unable to make fit into her home. She is looking for more history on the design. It is blonde colored with glass buffet door with and lion heads knods is the a trdemark? Does anyone know?
    - Subject: CHINA CABINET
      Posted by:Norma Yingling <NORMAJEANYINGLING@YAHOO.COM> on Sun, 07 Sep 2008, in response to metz hammond, posted by mark rojkowski on Sun, 23 Dec 2007
      I don't know anything about the J.L. Metz furniture. But I was hoping you could help me. I have a 7" tall china cabinet for sale. But now I am curious. If you log on to tulsacraigslist.com I have posted a picture of my china cabinet. Posting ID: 814300549 It is lighted and has glass shelves, and the glass in doors and side are beveled. Would appreciate any info. Thanks, Norma Jean
Subject: breakfront
Posted by:Harris Reiss <harrisreiss@yahoo.com> on Sun, 19 Oct 2008, in response to Metz Furniture, posted by Linda A. Singer on Thu, 17 Apr 2003
I have a Metz breakfront with beveled glass doors, glass shelves and a four door storage section with Fruitwood cabinetry. It is in two pieces for easy moving. It was ordered in January of 1963 and delivered before November 1963. If there is someone with an interest, we will entertain serious offers.

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