Edward Joel Barcalo (1870–1963) was an American businessman, noted for founding the Barcalo Manufacturing Company (now the Barcalounger Company), perhaps best known for the Barcalounger.[1] He was born in Mt. Morris, in the state of New York. Living in Buffalo, New York, Barcolo founded the Barcalo Manufacturing Company in 1896: it originally produced tools, but expanded into the furniture market. By the early 1950s the company had over 550 employees.[2]

Edward J. Barcalo
Born1870
Mount Morris, New York, United States
Died1963(1963-00-00) (aged 92–93)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounding the Barcalo Manufacturing Company

In 1916, he served as the president of the Associated Manufacturers of New York State.[3]

Barcalo received a patent for the invention of a bed spring.[4]

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  1. ^ Cichon, Steve. "Two cases for Buffalo as the home of the first coffee break". The Buffalo News. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Barcalo of Buffalo". Western New York Heritage Press. Archived from the original on May 6, 2011. Retrieved June 5, 2011.
  3. ^ Frank, Nancy. From criminal law to regulation: a historical analysis of health and safety law. Garland. 1986. Page 43. Google books. June 5, 2011
  4. ^ US 1890358, Barcalo, Edward J., "Pillow or cushion", published 1932-12-06