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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.
  

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