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Feb 08, 2012
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Oak wing back recliner. NEW
by: chris

I recently purchased a solid oak wing back recliner at a thrift store. Under the chair, there is a paper label that reads "The Lippert Furniture Co. Ltd. Berlin, Ontario". There are patent dates of Sept 12, 1905 and Oct 15, 1907. It also reads, owners of patent rights for Canada, and Luxury Patent KD furniture. There is also information about the furniture number and assembler name, and references to leather upholstry, which has since been replaced by cloth.
I am wondering if furniture from this company during the period of "Berlin, Ont." is in demand at all or has any value. I paid $10 for the chair, and would like to get it recovered in leather. Any information would be appreciated, since I have not been able to find any information on any style of chair like this from this company or otherwise. Thanks.

Feb 07, 2012
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small table NEW
by: Harry Marcotte

Hi can anyone help me out on this one.

I have a small table with a handle to lift it, and what looks to be a cup holder placement craved into the wood on both sides I think cup anyhow, it has a door on front,with design its say george J Lippert ltd # 182 walnut its about 2 feet or a little better high, the legs are nice and designed. In great shape, any help would be great

Thanks

Harry

Jan 20, 2012
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Complete Bedroom Set NEW
by: Anonymous

I have a complete bedroom set. It includes a headboard, foot board with springs, long dresser, tall dresser, mirror. The number on it is 800. Does anyone know what this may be worth or where I can sell these items?
Thanks

Dec 20, 2011
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sewing table NEW
by: Anonymous

i have a sewing table w/ 2 drawers plus 1 door for thead. #36.windsor ont.

Nov 06, 2011
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values
by: Anonymous

I am looking for anyone who might know of the value of any of the lippert pieces. There are all questions about value on this site but not
one person knows of a value??
I have an occasional table? with the number 180.

Aug 21, 2011
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Lippert Table
by: Bob Johnson

Hi, I have George Lippert smoke Table numbered 126 and I can't find any info on this piece at all. I f anyone finds out anything please add it to this blog.

Thanks

Aug 05, 2011
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Carved leg table
by: Laura

LOOKING FOR INFO

I have a taller end table with the Lippert label and the number is 693 it has 4 carved legs of women on it. Would like any information anyone has on this piece.

Jul 31, 2011
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2 Little end Table
by: Anonymous

I have two little end table. Under the label says George J.Lippert Limited Kichener Ontario # 312 would like to know some info about it. How old etc..thanksb pls contact my by email taniadelcy@hotmail.com
Tania

Jun 19, 2011
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Walnut Occasional Table
by: Anonymous

I have inherited an interesting walnut "occasional" table with a lower tier from my mother. The table is oval with carvings around the outside edges and intricate legs. The tag on the underside reads "George J. Lippert Kitchener Ontario Number 684". We are assuming that the table might have been acquired by my maternal grandfather, who was born in Ontario. Any information about it would be helpful.
With appreciation, Margaret

May 10, 2011
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Lippert furniture factory in Berlin Ontario
by: Maggie Lippert

I have noticed there are a lot of people with Lippert furniture who have little or no information about the company. It was started in Berlin, Ontario (now Kitchener) in 1899 and went out of business in the 1950's) My great grandfather built it and every one of my uncles and my father worked in the factory at one time or another. My father tells me a lot of stories about it and apparently it was closed when hand crafted furniture went out of style and everything start to be made on an assembly line. I have had some difficulty finding information on some of the later pieces but the earlier pieces from the turn of the century are pretty valuable.
The Waterloo Historical society has lots of photos of the factory. I will let you know if I find more info on the values of the pieces you have.

Feb 12, 2011
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George.J.Lippert round end table
by: Allan Littlejohn

I have a table that is made by Lippert,the#is
9_2 can't read the middle #.It's roughly 24" in dia.
and 20" high with a glass center.Curious to it's
date and style.

Feb 12, 2011
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Round End Table Glass center
by: Allan Littlejohn

I aquired this table 20 years ago,and wondered if
it was worth anything?It looks modern,but it' old
,and it's made by Lippert.Could somebody respond and
give me some idea thanks.

Nov 20, 2010
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Teacart with wheels
by: Jill

I have a teacart inherited from my husband's grandmother. It has 2 shelves underneath,a drawer and large wooden wheels at one end. It has drop leaf sides that snap up to make the teacart have a larger round serving area. There is also wooden framed glass serving tray with handles that sits on top - a very unique and lovely piece. Marked on the bottom is "Made by George J. Lippert Limited Kitchener, Ontario #902 Walnut.

Nov 20, 2010
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Sep 09, 2010
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stacking tables - 3
by: Linda

I have a set of 3 tables that stack on top of each other that belonged to my mother. They have a sticker on the bottom that says George J. Lippert, Ltd. #315. I would like to know if they are valuable and how much they would be worth. I would like to also like to know more about them - time period, where they were sold etc.

Aug 11, 2010
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Dinette suite
by: Anonymous

I have a 1927 nine piece dinette suite all in very good condition. the tag under the table states Woodwards department store, lippert furniture kitchener Ont. 1927. I am wondering what it may be worth.

Apr 27, 2009
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lippert furniture
by: Anonymous

I am the granddaughter of Ida Lippert. I have 2 chairs and I know where other original pieces are. The dining table chairs buffet trunk and baby cradle. I have found this very interesting as I thought that there might be an interest in some of this furniture. One chair i have is a spindle arm chair. It is very unique and detailed. The other is a Victorian style carved wood with a cupid and claw footed. It still has the original upholster fabric on the seat and back in sculptured rich brown fabric. I do also have the drawings of some of furniture as my grandfather was a designer and artist with Lippert furniture.

Mar 04, 2009
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Lippert shelf
by: Sylvia Wood

My husband and I are liquidating our Aunt's estate. She has a corner shelf with 5 shelves, 17" at the bottom, with each shelf smaller as it goes up. It is 50" tall. The back has the label "George Lippert Limited, Kitchener Ontario". I believe it is walnut, needs some repair on one side. If anyone is interested in this piece, email and I will send a photo.
sylviajwoodcasa@gmail.com

Mar 03, 2009
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George J.Lippert LTD Kitchener Ont.
by: William Sample

We own A grandfather clock made by above cabinet maker. Attached inside the case is the original Embee clock movement instructions are for unpacking and servicing the movement.
These are not dated we believe the clock was purchased new in between 1900 and the early 1930's We have been unable to find model or date of manufacture.
Is any help available to find this information?

Tyne364@yahoo.com

Dec 16, 2008
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George J. Lippert ....
by: Anonymous

... was my great-grandfather. He founded the company on Michael Street in Kitchener (formerly Berlin) early in the century. Early in their history they also made caskets and operated what was then the Lippert-Gruhn Funeral Home on Queen St (at Joseph)

Eventually the plan would employ as many as 75 craftsmen, many German carvers and they became known for very high quality hard woods and grandfather clocks (the one in the lobby of the Ratz-Bechtel funeral home is a Lippert)

George had one son - Elroy, who in turn only had one child: Robert (Bob),

Ultimately the company failed to recognize and respond to consumer trends. As popular taste turned to mass-produced, bond, clean designs - the company continued to manufacture heavier, darker 'old-world' furniture.

They would go out of business in the 50's. Because the company's production was limited (even compared to some of he other local manufacturers like Krug) there is a small, but passionate interest in furniture today, particularly the clocks.

David Lippert
david_lippert@hotmail.com

Sep 24, 2008
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2 Single Beds
by: Dave

I have 2 single beds with the same cardboard tags of Geo. J Lippert Ltd. Michael Street. Kitchener. These are matching beds with matching head and footboards. They have turned spindles that taper to a point on the four corners of the bed frame. Any idea what these may be worth?
Thanks
Dave dparry@tnt21.com

Aug 23, 2008
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Lippert Furniture
by: Marilyn Parkinson - Crump

I have an oak pedestal table that my grandmother had in her dining room for all of her married life. It is 46 inches across without the leaves of which there are 3 each around 20 inches in width so it makes a very large table. The cardboard tag which was attached to the bottom says George J. Lippert Table Co., Berlin Ontario. This dates the table to no later that 1916 since Berlin became Kitchener then. My friend who is a wood expert says that it is solid, quarter-round oak. I would love some more information about this piece and the Lippert furniture company.

Jun 16, 2008
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My Grangfathers94/Fathers Tobacco Stand
by: Mark Philip Waters

We always called it a Tobacco Stand Great Poppa would pull out the drawer stuff his pipe and strike a match on it i just cleaned it up to put in his room at the home. This is when I saw the taped label underneath George J Lippert Limited #180 Solid Oak, where is George J Lippert Limited today? Must been gone I'd imagine but any assistance as to the Company and it's history would be appreciated.

May 20, 2008
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Lippert Tables
by: Blaise Nelson

Some one out there must know what Lippert furniture is valued at and the year etc., of manufacture.

Any info would be appreciated or photos that could be posted. Thanks

May 19, 2008
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Bedroom set
by: Anonymous

I have a 4 poster pineapple bed and the matching ladies dresser with mirror, I perched them some time ago at an auction and on the back they have the name George J Lippert Limited. The number on the back is 854 / no 3. I am moving to a smaller house and would like to know the value so I will get a fair price when I take them to the auction. hallakath@yahoo.com

Apr 22, 2008
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Secretary
by: John K

My mother had, and I now have a secretary in dark finish which has a label "George J Lippert, Kitchener, Ontario, No 931, Solid Walnut Top. I was informed that the pinapple motif carved into the top was a desireable feature. The finish is original but it getting cracked. It has been out west (Calgary) for more than 50 years. If anyone has any information about the age and value, I would be interested.

Apr 15, 2008
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Lippert coffee table
by: Blaise

Info required about Lippert coffee table that I have. It has two glass trays which fit into the front of the table. I believe the table is made of Birdseye maple. The original label is stillon the bottom of the tale along with a number stamped into the wood in two places

Mar 10, 2008
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Also have a George Lippert
by: RR from Michigan

I do not have any information to offer but that I also have George Lippert furniture. Ours is a craftsman oak dining room set (table with leaves, 6 chairs and a sideboard). The tag on the table said George Lippert, but some time ago was torn off by one of my children so I don't know any more. I have been told that the set was given to my great-grandparents as a wedding gift from their parents. They lived in Hamilton, Ontario, and I do have some old photographs of the set from my grandparents' wedding in 1935, and one I think that was earlier than that. They must have felt it was valuable at the time to have photographed it. I am also interested in any information.Thanks.

Mar 01, 2008
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George J. Lippert
by: Shawn of Hamilton

Hello Carla. I too recently purchased a round table that was made by George J. Lippert LTD in Kitchener. I also am having trouble finding information on this manufacturer. If you have learned anything since your post please share. Thanks.

Regards,
Shawn

Feb 17, 2008
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Lippert Furniture
by: Veronica

Yes, if there is a way to email a picture of the label, my dad could probably help decifer it, his dad owned Lippert furniture in Kitchener, and he worked there. I'm looking for pieces of any Lippert furniture, I believe it is from the 1920's - 30's but not sure.
Thanks,
Veronica (Lippert) Cummings
veronica2horse@aol.com

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