$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning original tortoise shell finish with gold details.
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
John Widdicomb Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb Mid Century Cane and Bleached Mahogany Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless chair measures: 19.5 wide x 21.5 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of 19 inches Each cap...
Cane, Mahogany
$840Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair Gustavian Style Square-Back, Cane Painted Side Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
A beautiful pair of Gustavian style painted wood, square-back cane and upholstered side chairs by John Widdicomb Co. of Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Hardwood
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Maple and Cane Parcel Gilt Armchair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A classic Mid-Century Hollywood Regency armchair or club chair By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Carved maple and cane, with gold gilt details, and vinyl upholstery.
Faux Leather, Cane, Maple, Giltwood
Vintage Boho Cane and Burl Wood Dining Chairs After Widdicomb - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the bohemian charm of American craftsmanship with this set of 6 Vintage Boho Cane and Burl Wood Dining Chairs inspired by Widdicomb.
Upholstery, Cane, Burl
$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Paul McCobb Cane-Backed Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Paul McCobb Cane-Backed lounge chairs for Widdicomb, From the 800 series.
Mahogany
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Minor Wear on Chair Legs. Cane has been Upholstered Over the Original Fabric.
Cane, Wood
All Arms, Incredible Set of 14 Vintage Klismos Chairs by Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The custom cane back is a new custom modification to the original vintage chair.
Cane, Walnut
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and ten (10) side chairs. The stunning custom-made cane and walnut back is a new modification to the vintage Gibbings chair.
Cane, Walnut
Breathtaking Restored Set of 8 Arm Dining Chairs by Gibbings, Cane Backs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
The custom cane back is a New modification to the original vintage chair.
Cane, Walnut
Extraordinary Set of 14 Klismos Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Custom Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The set consists of two (2) Host arm chairs and twelve (12) side chairs. The stunning custom-made cane and walnut back is a New custom modification to the original chair.
Cane, Walnut
Extraordinary Set of 12 Klismos Side Chairs by Robsjohn-Gibbings, Cane Back
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
The stunning custom-made cane and walnut back is a new custom modification to the original chair.
Cane, Walnut
Pair of T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Arm Chairs
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Kansas City, MO
Elegant pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings armchairs.
Cane, Mahogany, Upholstery
John Stuart for Widdicomb Caned-Back Armchair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Quogue, NY
The chair is in excellent original condition, including the cane back. The seat cushion has been redone and is now covered in natural raffia from Donghia. The lumbar pillow is cov...
Walnut, Wood
Pair John Widdicomb Cane Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
John Widdicomb cane faux bamboo barrel chairs Pair of cane, faux bamboo and tortoise finish barrel back lounge chairs by Widdicomb, Some wear to tortoise finish on arms.
Brass
John Widdicomb Regency Faux Bamboo and Cane Club Chairs, Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern Regency style faux bamboo club chairs on casters By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Ivory lacquered walnut bamboo form frames, on caste...
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Cane, Walnut, Lacquer
Pair of 1970s Brass & Cane Parsons Side Chairs by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1970s parsons style side chairs by Widdicomb. Burnished solid brass chair frames with original double caned seat backs.
Brass
John Widdicomb French Regency Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency style dining chairs By John Widdicomb USA, circa 1970s Carved walnut, with floral upholstered seats and caned oval backs.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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H 36.13 in W 21 in D 19 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency style dining chairs By John Widdicomb USA, circa 1970s Carved walnut, with floral upholstered seats and caned oval backs.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Barrel Back Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four faux-bamboo-style cane back accent chairs. Original patinated copper-covered casters. Can work as head chairs at the dining table to lounge chairs in the living room.
Faux Bamboo, Cane
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H 23 in W 23 in L 23 in
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency French Style Cane Back Dining Chairs Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six walnut John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency French style cane back dining chairs.
Cane, Walnut
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H 38.25 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1950s Solid sculpted walnut frames, with caned seat backs and teal vinyl upholstered seats.
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
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H 38 in W 25 in D 25 in
6 John Widdicomb Walnut French Louis XV Provincial Cane Back Dining Chair Vtg
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
John Widdicomb dining chairs, Circa 1980s. Made from walnut with a cane back and floral upholstered seat over cabriole legs.
Upholstery, Walnut
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H 23 in W 20 in L 23 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs, Twelve
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of twelve Mid-Century Modern dining chairs. The set includes two captain armchairs and ten side chairs. By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Ca...
Brass
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H 23 in W 20 in L 23 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of eight mid-century modern dining chairs By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved solid walnut frames, with woven rattan backs, upholstered...
Brass
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H 35 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Ten Burl + Cane Parsons Dining Chairs, Rare Widdicomb Set of 10 Organic Modern
By Milo Baughman, Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Decatur, GA
Exquisite set of TEN (10) burled ash and cane Parsons style dining chairs by John Widdicomb, circa 1950s.
Chenille, Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Burl
Rare T.H. Robs John Gibbing Wing Lounge Chair for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
This very well crafted solid mahogany framed chair has upholstered fixed charcoal toned linen styled seat and buttoned back cushions resting on a woven cane back rest .
Upholstery, Cane, Mahogany
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H 35.5 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair of Modern Widdicomb Cane Chairs in Blue Velvet and Bleached Burl Walnut
By Milo Baughman, John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
Gorgeous pair of Widdicomb side chairs with bleached burl walnut frames, black cane and blue Kravet velvet.
Velvet, Walnut, Burl
Wingback Chairs by Widdicomb
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome caned wing back chairs by Widdicomb. Reupholstered in caramel leather.
Wood, Leather
John Widdicomb Caned Back Lounge Chair
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Stylish and chic barrel back lounge chair by John Widdicomb. Solid wood frame, with caned sides and backrest, leather upholstered seat.
Leather, Cane, Wood
Lovely Pair of Widdicomb Caned Scoop Chairs Hollywood Regency
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of John Widdicomb scoop caned chairs on castors. These lovely chairs have a nice distressed walnut finish with patinated brass details.
Cane
Lovely Pair of Widdicomb Caned Scoop Chairs Hollywood Regency
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of John Widdicomb scoop caned chairs on castors. These lovely chairs have a nice crackled black lacquer finish with gold details.
Brass
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H 35 in W 22.5 in D 18.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood & Cane Parsons Dining Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Amazing set of 6 parsons dining chairs by John Widdicomb. Features a Burl veneer through out the frame of the chairs with a cane back.
Cane, Burl
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H 38 in W 20 in D 23 in
J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Cane Back Dining Chairs
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs By J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Carved solid walnut frames, with woven rattan backs, upholstered s...
Brass
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H 37 in W 24 in D 21 in
Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Caned Barrel Back Walnut Chairs Mid-century
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Hollywood Regency caned barrel back arm chairs. These are high quality and do have some nice time worn patina to the finish. They measure 37"t x 24"w x 21"d with...
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
John Widdicomb Louis XVI Caned Faux Bamboo Chair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Southampton, NJ
Louis XVI style faux bamboo caned curved occasional chair with new custom cushion in exquisite Scalamandre, "Lampas Exotic Fruits" upholstery.
Cane, Walnut
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H 43 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
8 John Widdicomb Walnut Cane Back French Country Louis XV Style Dining Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
8 John Widdicomb carved walnut cane back French Country Louis XV style dining chairs.
Walnut
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H 29 in W 46 in D 22 in
Raffia Cane Pull Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Desk with Matching Chair
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Ferndale, MI
Robsjohn Gibbings raffia or cane pull writing desk with matching raffia covered Robsjohn chair .
Walnut
John Whittcomb Travertine Burl Game Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
The top is travertine in a parquetry pattern with a brass inlaid medallion to the center with a brass border separating the darker banding of travertine with the lighter center. See...
Travertine
Pair of Walnut Cane Back Slipper Chairs by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Exquisite pair of walnut cane back slipper chairs covered with new grey velvet upholstery. Extremely rare, the cane back style is very desirable. Classic lines, in excellent condit...
Cane, Velvet, Walnut
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H 38 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Widdicomb Set of Six French Style Chairs with Caning Backs and Upholstered Seats
By John Widdicomb
Located in Savannah, GA
Set of Six Early 20th Century French Style Chairs with Caning Backs and Upholstered Seats by John Widdicomb Co..
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