Birch, William, Ltd
Other Business Names:
- Birch, William
- Birch, Walter
- Gomme, E, Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, South East, England
Sectors:
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Luxury / consumer goods production
Wooden furniture production inc upholstery, mattress, mirror, etc
Notes:
Traced origins as a chairmaker to mid 19th century when established by William Birch. Developed by his son, Walter, from 1890s as a maker of chairs influenced by arts & craft design, in particular supplying Liberty & Co Ltd. Emerged as a leading High Wycombe furniture maker. 1954 acquired by E Gomme Ltd
Publications:
- 'Firm of William Birch Ltd, High Wycombe' in K A Wilson, High Wycombe's Furniture Industry, 1900-1950 by Wilson, Karen A
- High Wycombe's Furniture Industry, 1900-1950 by Wilson, Karen A
Groups:
Other Business Names:
- Birch, William
- Birch, Walter
- Gomme, E, Ltd
Locations city-town / local authority / county1974 / region-state / country:
- High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, Buckinghamshire, South East, England
Sectors:
- Luxury / consumer goods production Wooden furniture production inc upholstery, mattress, mirror, etc
Notes:
Traced origins as a chairmaker to mid 19th century when established by William Birch. Developed by his son, Walter, from 1890s as a maker of chairs influenced by arts & craft design, in particular supplying Liberty & Co Ltd. Emerged as a leading High Wycombe furniture maker. 1954 acquired by E Gomme LtdPublications:
- 'Firm of William Birch Ltd, High Wycombe' in K A Wilson, High Wycombe's Furniture Industry, 1900-1950 by Wilson, Karen A
- High Wycombe's Furniture Industry, 1900-1950 by Wilson, Karen A