John Stuart Furniture
American
Grand Rapids, Michigan, was once known as “Furniture City” for its local mass-production industry that flourished from the mid-19th century into the early 20th century, led by furniture manufacturers like John Stuart. Stuart’s eponymous company, which would build showrooms in New York and Philadelphia, designed and sold elegant reproductions of various furniture styles, including 18th-century French and English furniture as well as what we now call mid-century modern home furnishings built by European craftsmen in the entrepreneur’s Grand Rapids factory.
In 1845, a British cabinetmaker named George Widdicomb arrived in New York before moving to Grand Rapids. There he set up a small cabinet shop in 1857 with a dozen craftsmen, including his son John Widdicomb. The store quickly found success due to Widdicomb’s English training and the dearth of other quality furniture makers in the region. Toward the end of the 19th century, Grand Rapids had earned an international reputation as a leader of American furniture manufacturing, and while the Widdicomb family would navigate some difficulty after the Civil War, they emerged anew as Widdicomb Brothers and Richards, and then the Widdicomb Furniture Company. Widdicomb’s son started his own company in 1897, the John Widdicomb Company, and in 1929, the Grand Rapids–born John Stuart joined the company as a director.
Stuart, who had been in the furniture industry since 1913, was named president of John Widdicomb Company in the early 1940s and by then had formed John Stuart, Inc., with partner Herbert M. Rothschild. John Stuart, Inc.’s offerings included oak buffets and other dining-room furnishings crafted in the Tudor and Elizabethan styles, with cabinet doors and drawer fronts characterized by meticulously carved natural-world motifs and other decorative flourishes. Stuart also oversaw the design of reproductions of sophisticated walnut and mahogany Queen Anne side tables and dining chairs, with the latter marked by pronounced, vase-shaped curves in the back splats and cabriole legs. In 1952, the manufacturer and distributor’s founder sold the business, including the right to trade under his name, to the John Widdicomb Company.
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Creator: John Stuart
Dealer: Greenwich Living Antique & Design Center
Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company
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Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
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Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
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Paul Frankl, Mid-Century Modern, Concave Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA 1950s
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Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Station Wagon Nightstands, Rock Maple, Brass, Leather
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Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John Stuart. Branded Johnson Furniture Co. and...
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Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Mahogany, Brass, 1960s
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Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Nighstands, Ebony Lacquer, Chrome
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl Nightstands, Black Lacquer, Chrome
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Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Rosewood, Chrome, John Stuart, 1960s
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Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood Dresser for John Stuart, Chrome Accent
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Pair Curved Mid-Century Modern Sofas / Settees, Loveseats John Stuart for Irwin
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Curved Mid-Century Modern Sofas / Settees Labeled John Stuart, Walnut
Irwin Furniture Company settees or loveseats designed by John Stuart. Both bearing labels. The pair having lovely sleek frames covered in a clean modern textile. A fine addition to any home or office.
At the ripe age of 23 Robert Irwin rose from office clerk to plant superintendent of the Grand Rapids School Furniture Co. In 1900 he and some associates purchases Royal Furniture Co, and later it transferred to his very own label in Irwin. Irwin specialized in high end reproductions based off of European and ancient American...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
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Fabric, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Paul Frankl Stamped John Stuart Double Dresser
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquer Paul Frankl Stamped John Stuart Double Dresser
A spectacular dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Lacquer
Compatible Pair Mid-Century Modern Dressers, Chests by Paul Frankl, John Stuart
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Double dressers by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, Lacquer
Highly compatible Set of two spectacular dressers designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart, recently f...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern Rare Station Wagon Full Bedroom Set
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Stamford, CT
Rare Mid-Century Modern Paul Frankl for John Stuart complete 1950s bedroom set.
Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture Co. and retailed by John...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
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Brass
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Fully Refinished
A spectacular gentlemen's chest designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart in a fine ebony recently lacquered finish having bronze X polished drawer pulls. The case having alternating sized drawers. Stamped by the designer. This piece having the finest lacquered finish possible.
This chest having a matching dresser and matching pair of nightstands to make a complete bedroom set. All items sold separately, pictured below. 456-12, 12A and 12B. We can accompany this set with a matching bed...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Hollywood Regency Ebony Dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, Refinished
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Hollywood Regency ebony dresser or Chest, Paul Frankl / John Stuart, fully refinished.
A spectacular dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart in a fine ebony recently lacqu...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Brass
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Paul Frankl Mid Century Modern John Stuart Bedroom Set, Ebony Lacquer Refinished
One of a kind fully refinished bedroom set consisting of a dresser and a high chest. A simply stunning bedroom set fully refurbished and lacquered in a black Steinway piano...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Brass
Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
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Pair Mid-Century Modern Dresser / Nightstands, Lacquer, Paul Frankl, John Stuart
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Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design
A recently white lacquered seven graduating drawer dresser or chest having an interior desk that folds down to reveal a 13 1/2 inch deep by 37 1/2 inch wide writing surface desk...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
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Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s
Danish modern Minerva sofa, daybed, or loveseat by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. 'Minerva' col...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
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Upholstery, Teak
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John Stuart furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of John Stuart furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Paul Frankl, Planner Group, and Thomasville. Prices for John Stuart furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $350 and can go as high as $85,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,200.
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