Makers Mark Weh Appraisal

Furniture Manufacturer's Mark 'Angeles Furn. Mfg Co.'

The item depicted is a manufacturer's mark stenciled directly onto a piece of wood, likely a component of a larger furniture item such as the back panel of a cabinet, drawer, or dresser. The material appears to be a light to medium-toned hardwood or plywood, given the visible wood grain and natural color variations. The dominant color is a warm, reddish-brown, indicative of a finished or stained wood surface. The stenciled mark is in black ink, providing a clear contrast against the wooden background. The primary text reads "MFG. BY ANGELES FURN. MFG. CO. LOS ANGELES, CA." which identifies the manufacturer as Angeles Furniture Manufacturing Company based in Los Angeles, California. Below this, there is another stenciled number, "14741", which is likely a model number, serial number, or production code for the specific piece of furniture. The overall condition of the wood shows signs of age and wear consistent with vintage furniture; there are some visible scratches, scuffs, and areas where the finish may have rubbed thin, revealing the lighter wood beneath. The stenciling itself has experienced some degradation, with slight fading and some 'stretching' or blurring of the ink, particularly in the 'ANGELIES' portion, possibly due to pressure or moisture over time, or inherent to the stenciling process. The craftsmanship indicated by this mark is industrial, typical of mass-produced furniture from the mid-20th century, though the specific quality of the furniture itself cannot be fully assessed from this detail alone. The style period would likely be mid-20th century, given the common manufacturing practices and stenciling techniques used by such companies during that era. The mark provides crucial provenance information for the furniture piece it belongs to.