January Sale Update

Today, our January Sale officially started. This is one of our biggest sales of the year and it only happens twice a year. We have some extraordinary deals on Pittsburgh's favorite Furniture, Vintage, Lighting, Area Rugs and accessories. Take advantage of this opportunity to save up to 50% off and even more on select floor models. See our ad below for details! Visit us on the web for additional information at www.weisshouse.com.

Chaise Lounge by B&B Italia originally $4354 NOW $2360
Settee by Cisco Brothers originally $2180 NOW $1280
Dining Table by Mitchell Gold originally $2080 NOW $1250
Dining Chair by Mitchell Gold originally $960 NOW $480
Vintage Console originally $975 NOW $575Lounge Chair by Mitchell Gold originally $1590 NOW $890
Upholstered Bed by Bernhardt originally $2625 NOW $1550
Beaded Chandelier by Currey & Company originally $2370 NOW $1185

 

 

 

The History of Bernhardt Furniture

More often than not, the buyers at Weisshouse stumble upon great vintage finds that are highlighted on our website and sold in our Pittsburgh showroom. These "finds" come from all over the world. Lately though, there has been a steady, growing interest in American-made vintage furniture from the 1950s and 1960s. One of our newest acquisitions, a vintage desk and chair made by Bernhardt Furniture Company in the mid 1950s inspired a little stroll down memory lane.


Founded in 1889 by John M. Bernhardt, the Bernhardt furniture company has long been equated with stylish, well-made furniture. Way back then, John Bernhardt saw and acted upon the opportunities around him. First, he started his own sawmill and began buying timber. Then in 1889 he organized a company to manufacture furniture out of the native white oak. Bernhardt’s vision ultimately led him to connect with distributors and merchants in large cities such as Chicago and New York City in order to supply sturdy oak bedroom furniture to people who lived as far away as the Rocky Mountains. This eager North Carolina entrepreneur began making an impression on the urban businessmen who would ultimately come to know his reliability and integrity. (http://www.bernhardt.com/history.php)

Check out our Vintage Desk and Matching Chair by Bernhardt below. The desk is solid wood with oak veneer top and sides. The legs are also solid oak. This piece has three drawer. The bottom drawer can be used for filing and it even has a lock. The sliding doors work well. The pulls are brushed steel. The desk is finished on the back. The chair is in the McCobb style with a cane back made of solid oak. The set was made by Crawford of Jamestown for Bernhardt’s “Flair Division” in the mid 1950s. Since the back is finished, the desk can float and it will work well in any space small. The proportions are beautifully resolved and the design and construction are well done.

John M. Bernhardt