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Grand Rapids in 1856

Scene of early Grand Rapids viewed from the...


Karl F. Schmidt

Karl F. Schmidt

1899 - 1961

Karl Schmidt, a prominent freelance designer, started his career with designer George Pike at John D. Raab Furniture Company and then under John Samuelson at Berkey & Gay Furniture Company. In 1933 Mr. Schmidt opened his own office and designed the Hekman Furniture Company line for 25 years. He toured Europe for a short time as a representative of the Grand Rapids Furniture Manufacturers’ Association. He was a member and past president of the Grand Rapids Furniture Designers Association, 1951. Mr. Schmidt died on January 11, 1961 at the age of 62. 

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First NameKarl F.
Last NameSchmidt
Birth1899
Death1961
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Coll. 204-7, History & Special Collections Dept. Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI. Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI.



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