Witco
American
In 1958, a small importing company named Western International Trading Co. was founded in Washington State. Tropical style had taken over the United States, and there were tropical-themed bars, restaurants and even bowling alleys nationwide.
Founders of Western International Trading Co (or Witco, as it’s more commonly known today) William Westenhaver, Robert Cookson and William’s cousin Robert Post Jr. started by importing art and mosaics from South and Central America, as well as paintings and sculptural art from lesser known American artists. But soon, William Westenhaver suggested they make their own tropical-inspired wood carvings. By the end of 1958, after a furniture and decor show in Los Angeles, the carved wood decor was a hit across the country.
Founders of Western International Trading Co (or Witco, as it’s more commonly known today) William Westenhaver, Robert Cookson and William’s cousin Robert Post Jr. started by importing art and mosaics from South and Central America, as well as paintings and sculptural art from lesser known American artists. But soon, William Westenhaver suggested they make their own tropical-inspired wood carvings. By the end of 1958, after a furniture and decor show in Los Angeles, the carved wood decor was a hit across the country.
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MID CENTURY BRUTALIST METAL AND CARVED WOOD DON QUIXOTE BAR BY WITCO
H 42 in W 34 in D 18 in
$ 4,800
Witco
EXCEPTIONAL MID CENTURY CARVED TRIBAL THEME WALL PLAQUE BY WITCO
H 41 in W 24 in D 4 in
$ 4,800
Witco
UNIQUE MID CENTURY RESIN AND WOOD VIKING SHIP WALL SCULPTURE BY WITCO
H 19 in W 47 in D 2 in
$ 3,800
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Wonderful Pair of Witco Oceanic Sculptural Nightstand by Pulaski
H 22 in W 28 in D 16 in
$ 3,250
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