“We’ll be happy to serve you,” says Charles T Flood of the firm of Johnson and Flood, cabinet makers, as he answers the various questions of a prospective customer. The progressive Norwood firm, owned and operated by Berger E. Johnson and Charles Flood, is located at 228 Railroad Avenue, and specializes in the building and finishing of all types of custom-made furniture (Photo by Lou Cibotti)

In their spacious, well-equipped workshop, located at 228 Railroad avenue, Norwood, Berger E. Johnson and Charles T. Flood, Cabinet Makers, can build to a customer’s specifications just about any piece of furniture.

Highly skilled in their trade, Johnson and Flood are well known for. their repair and reproduction of antique furniture and for their excellent workmanship in the building and finishing of book cases, record cabinets, Hollywood style beds, breakfast-nook tables and benches.

The firm of Johnson and Flood, was established a little over a year ago and can boast a long list of satisfied customers in Norwood, Walpole, Medfield, Wellesley, Brookline and Boston.

Wood furnishings make for added beauty and convenience in the modern home. For the best of craftsmanship, made to order, you have only to telephone NORwood 1690 or drop in at the workshop any day, Monday through Friday between 8 and 5, where Johnson and Flood will be pleased to serve you.

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