Lexie Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Hi! Today I found a Hofco house helping my grandma move some things around her attic. I always wanted to build my own dollhouse so I took it home and built it! Now I'm very curious about the company Hofco and the house that she had. I would love to know any information you have about the company, how long they were in business? Who were the owners? really anything and everything you can tell me. Thank You! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnmini Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 Some time ago I had seen an article about the company with a photo.....lemme see if I can find it.... in the meantime, maybe one of our other awesome "dollhouse knowledge wizards" will chime in here with a link to the article I am thinking of! Hofco made dollhouses using "cabinet grade" wood- in other words, high quality materials! Their designs are comparable to the Real Good Toys houses- not as 'intricate' as the Greenleaf ones, but good and sturdy and great for play houses, with good size rooms. Will look forward to seeing photos! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted January 15, 2019 Share Posted January 15, 2019 About all I know is the name Hofco came from Holweck Furniture Company. So I imagine they started off making furniture and went into dollhouses as a sideline. Back in July, one of our members had a Hofco house and posted a picture of the bottom which showed the name, address, and phone number before their name was officially changed. I hope it's OK to repost that pic. It shows the company was in Maryland at the time. I'd love to see the article, Jackie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniaddicted Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 I haven't heard of the Hofco backstory....so I was intrigued. Googled...seems they only ever made dollhouses! https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/travel/1981/06/07/in-woodsboro-you-are-a-world-apart/f49e6a1e-3d2e-4948-9055-ab58222e9670/?utm_term=.a9ad705327b9 "A few doors down, at the site of the original Smith drugstore, is another unique business you shouldn't miss, run by a tycoon of 21. Robert Holweck and his four employes make up the Holweck Furniture Co., a misleading title because what they make is kits to assemble palatial doll houses, some of which retail for as much as $1,000. Jewels sought after by collectors, they take from four to 250 hours to assemble and range from a horse stable with four stalls to a deluxe country manor with formal dining room, bay windows, French doors, shingles applied individually, flooring and two stairways. Every part is hand carved and the result is far too fine for any doll." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathy C Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 More about Hofcohttps://www.fredericknewspost.com/archive/tiny-treasures-can-provide-lifelong-pleasure/article_340f0a0e-1159-5380-8f08-cff13c3563c7.html "Robert began manufacturing dollhouses. His company, Hofco House Inc., employed as many as 20 people full-time when it operated between 1979 and 1992." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted January 16, 2019 Share Posted January 16, 2019 Thank you, Cathy and Heidi! I learned something new and hopefully, I won't forget it in my old age (although I wouldn't bank on that). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theresad1982 Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I bought a “Charmingland Dollhouse” #560 made by Hofco a couple years ago from Ebay a few years back. I’m interested if anyone has heard of it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qubanqtee Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 I've seen a few of those listed on selling sites but thats about where my knowledge stops.... is this your first build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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