John Stuart Cabinets
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
Exciting Pair John Stuart CasaLuda Collection Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of bachelors chests designed by furniture designer John Stuart for the Casaluda Collection. We love the well carved concentric squares on the door fronts along with the antiqued brass drop...
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Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Knoll credenza cabinet
By John Stuart, Florence Knoll, George Nelson
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century modern walnut chrome style of Florence Knoll or George Nelson Thin Edge credenza/cabinet. It is a 75” long walnut credenza...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Chrome
Mid-Century China Cabinet from Janus Collection by John Stuart for Mt Airy
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in Freehold, NJ
This Mid-Century Modern china cabinet from the Janus collection by Mt. Airy Furniture features hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Large Sideboard in Walnut
By Renzo Rutili, John Stuart
Located in Dallas, TX
We have fully restored this beautiful sideboard by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Company. The sideboard features three separate cabinets that rest in a single base. ...
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Faux Goatskin Display Etagere Bar Cabinets by JOHN STUART
By John Stuart
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Glass, Wood
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Cabinets by John Stuart, Circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of mid-century two door Cabinets by John Stuart. Made in Denmark.
Stamped in the back. 1950's.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
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1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern espresso finish cube shape compact liquor cabinet with white laminate pull out tray by John Stuart.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Cabinets
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Walnut
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Cabinet
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern highboy by John Stuart features brass pulls, sturdy sculpted legs, and many drawers for storage.
(Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with dealer).
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Bert England designed Marble Top Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bert England designed long cabinet with brutalist style front and white marble top. Cabinet storage with drawers and accenting brass base.
(Pleas...
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Rosewood Brass Campaign End Table Nighstand Cabinet John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Campaign one drawer end side table by John Stuart. Striking rosewood grain pattern medium gloss finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Cabinets
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Brass
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Cabinets
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Teak
Exquisite Bookmatched Elm and Mahogany Cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A stunning cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted Mahogany case construction with beautiful detail, front and side panels executed in Bookmatched Elm. Mahogany base and accents. The doors are marked with fabulous heavy solid brass hardware. An important piece designed to highlight and important area. From a time when the Lincoln Continental...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets
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Brass
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By John Stuart
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By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Ole Wanscher
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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John Stuart cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.
John Stuart cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Knoll, Florence Knoll, and Gilbert Rohde. Prices for John Stuart cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,820 and can go as high as $24,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,600.