John Widdicomb Louis XV Mahogany Highboy Dresser, Circa 1940s
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
drawers By Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved mahogany, with original
Brass
$2,250
H 42 in W 71 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
John Widdicomb Mid Century Modern 10 Drawer Blonde Mahogany Large Dresser Chest. Circa Mid 20th
Mahogany
$3,295
H 35.5 in W 63.13 in D 20.75 in
John Widdicomb Georgian Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Double Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Green lacquered carved solid mahogany, with original
Brass
$2,995
H 34.75 in W 61.75 in D 21 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Pink lacquered mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures
Brass
$12,499
H 44.5 in W 67 in D 20 in
Restored T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 12-Drawer Dresser Blue/Mahogany
By John Foskett & John Stewart, Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by American design legend T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, this dresser was made by Widdicomb for
Brass
$4,800
H 49 in W 34 in D 19 in
Ebonized Black Lacquer Mahogany Tall 5 Drawers Dresser Gold Bracket Pulls MNT
By John Widdicomb, James Mont
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Ebonized black lacquer mahogany tall 5 drawers dresser gold bracket pulls MNT.
Walnut
$3,295
H 35.75 in W 63.75 in D 21.5 in
John Widdicomb Georgian Green Lacquered Eight-Drawer Double Dresser, Refinished
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s Green lacquered carved solid mahogany, with original
Brass
$12,500 / set
H 33 in W 36 in D 20 in
Pair of Mahogany Bow Serpentine Front 3 Drawers Bachelor Chests Grossfeld House
By Grosfeld House, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mahogany bow Serpentine front 3 drawers bachelor chests Grossfeld house mint!
Mahogany
Persian Walnut Dresser by Bert England for John Widdicomb
By Bert England, John Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
Luxurious nine drawer dresser in Persian walnut designed by Bert England for the John Widdicomb
Brass
Unavailable
H 28 in W 63.5 in D 20 in
Orange Mid-Century Modern Dressers Attributed to John Widdicomb for John Stuart
By John Stuart, John Widdicomb
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair or single orange (please see the thumbnail image) Mid-Century Modern dresser or server for
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 31 in W 74 in D 20 in
1960' John Widdicomb Mahagony Long Dresser with Brass Star Hardware
By John Widdicomb
Located in Boca Raton, FL
John Widdicomb large commode/dresser in extremely elegant design, enhanced with star- like bronze
Wood
White Lacquered Wardrobe Cabinet by James Wylie for Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb, James Wylie
Located in Chicago, IL
"Guild-Galleries Modern Wardrobe" mahogany cabinet with white lacquer finish and honey finish
Brass
John Widdicomb Five-Drawer Mahogany Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
John Widdicomb five-drawer mahogany dresser.
Early John Widdicomb Flame Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1920s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A beautiful and rare early John Widdicomb highboy dresser, circa 1920s. The dresser features
Mahogany
Sold
H 52.75 in W 32.13 in D 20.63 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Highboy Dresser, 1940s
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI style five-drawer highboy dresser By John Widdicomb USA
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 46 in D 21 in
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Mahogany Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Widdicomb for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved mahogany, with original brass hardware and brass
Brass
Sold
H 31.13 in W 74 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional mid-century modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA, 1960s
Mahogany
Sold
H 31 in W 74 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Mahogany Dresser or Credenza, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer triple dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb USA
Mahogany
Sold
H 35.5 in W 63.13 in D 20.75 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial White Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
for John Widdicomb Co. USA, Circa 1940s White lacquered carved mahogany, with original brass
Brass
Sold
H 31.25 in W 74 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern ten-drawer dresser or credenza. By John Widdicomb USA
Brass
Sold
H 57.63 in W 39.25 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By John Widdicomb USA, circa
Brass
Sold
H 34.75 in W 61.75 in D 21 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style six-drawer dresser By John Widdicomb USA
Brass
Sold
H 36 in W 48 in D 20.88 in
John Widdicomb Style Antique French Regency Louis XVI Lacquered Dresser Chest
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
manner of John Widdicomb Retailed by high-end Chicago retailer John M. Smyth Co. USA, Circa 1920s
Brass
Sold
H 50.88 in W 33.5 in D 20.5 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV White Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By Ralph Widdicomb, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XV style highboy dresser By John Widdicomb USA, Circa
Brass
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H 27.25 in W 21 in D 15 in
John Widdicomb Georgian Solid Mahogany Four-Drawer Bedside Chests, Circa 1940s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Solid carved mahogany, with original
Brass
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H 41 in W 43.5 in L 41 in
Art Deco Restored Widdicomb 1938 Ebonized Mahogany Chest Dresser 4-Drawer Brass
By John Widdicomb
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, ebonized mahogany, four drawer chest dresser, with brass
Mahogany
Tall Mahogany John Widdicomb Gentleman's Chest with Tambour Doors
By John Widdicomb, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hudson, NY
John Widdicomb tall dresser with tamboured doors that conceal several cubbies and one small drawer
Brass
T.H. Robs-John Gibbings Dresser Chest for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Cincinnati, OH
drawers all in a satin black finish designed by T.H. Robs-John Gibbings and manufactured by the Widdicomb
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Three-Drawer Dresser and Nightstand
By John Widdicomb
Located in Astoria, NY
This dresser and commode by John Widdicomb comes with three drawers, each with bright sycamore
Nickel
John Widdicomb Bedroom Suite with Dressers and Nightstands
By John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This five-piece bedroom set features one of Widdicomb's most notable midcentury designs and
Mahogany
Sold
H 32.13 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chests, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dressers or bedside chests By John Widdicomb
Brass
Sold
H 32.13 in W 36 in D 19.5 in
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Dresser Chest, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern dresser or chest of drawers By John Widdicomb USA
Brass
Sold
H 55.25 in W 38 in D 20.5 in
John Widdicomb Mahogany Scalloped Front Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Solid mahogany, with original brass hardware. Measures
Brass
Sold
H 44.38 in W 38 in D 20.13 in
Antique John Widdicomb French Provincial Mahogany Highboy Dresser, circa 1920s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial style four-drawer highboy dresser By John Widdicomb USA, circa
Brass
Sold
H 35.5 in W 63.5 in D 20.75 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Pink Lacquered Dresser, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style eight-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb
Brass
Sold
H 42.13 in W 40 in D 19.5 in
John Widdicomb Art Deco Black Lacquered Highboy Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Art Deco or Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser or chest of drawers By John Widdicomb
Brass
Sold
H 34 in W 68 in D 19.5 in
John Widdicomb French Regency White Lacquered Triple Dresser, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional French Provincial Louis XVI style 12-drawer dresser or credenza By John Widdicomb
Brass
Sold
H 31.25 in W 74 in D 20 in
Rare John Widdicomb Ten-Drawer Dresser with Sculptural Legs and Brass Star Pull
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
John Widdicomb dresser ten-drawer mahogany dresser. Stunning detail with brass pulls. Excellent
Brass
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H 32 in W 74 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Brass Star Shape Pulls 9 Drawers Long Dresser Credenza Light Wood
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Widdicomb brass star shape pulls 9 drawers long dresser credenza light wood.
Maple, Mahogany
Stylized Ribbon Mahogany Cabinet or Dresser by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stylized ribbon mahogany cabinet or dresser by John Widdicomb, superior quality, brass star pulls
Brass
Sold
H 34.5 in W 75 in D 20.5 in
John Widdicomb French Provincial Louis XV Solid Mahogany Nine-Drawer Dresser
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
Designed by Ralph Widdicomb for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1940s Carved solid mahogany, with original
Brass
Pair of T.H Robsjohn-Gibbings Lacquered Dressers for John Stuart
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Stuart Inc.
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of Terence Harold Robsjohn-Gibbings (1905-1976) dressers for Widdicomb. Deep three drawers
Mahogany, Paint
Sold
H 47 in W 40 in D 20 in
John Widdicomb Tambour Door Tall Chest Dresser, Mid Century Brass Star Pulls
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century American Modern mahogany chest by John Widdicomb with tambour doors and solid
Brass
John Widdicomb Furniture Traditional Hepplewhite Highboy Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Morgan, UT
ohn Widdicomb Furniture Traditional Hepplewhite Serpentine front mahogany highboy dresser John
Mahogany
John Stuart for Widdicomb Nine-Drawer Dresser
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hudson, NY
High quality dresser. In original finish. Solid wood. Minor surface scratches and nicks on edges
Brass
John Widdicomb Pair of Dressers (stamped)
Located in Miami, FL
High shine finish on these beautifully restored pair of dressers-cabinets by John Widdicomb. In
Mahogany
Sold
H 34.17 in W 55 in D 22 in
John Widdicomb Furniture Traditional Hepplewhite Serpentine Front Dresser
By John Widdicomb, Ralph Widdicomb
Located in Morgan, UT
John Widdicomb Furniture Traditional Hepplewhite Serpentine front mahogany dresser John
Mahogany
Midcentury Ebonized Walnut Credenza
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A midcentury 1960s dresser made out of walnut wood newly restored, This fabulous piece features a
Brass
Louis XVI Style Sofa
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style canape made by La Maison London. Hand carved in solid wood, painted in an ecru white with gold highlights. Upholstered in a fabric of your choice Please note: 11m of...
Giltwood
Sistema Chandelier by Piattelli Design, 6-shade
By Stilnovo, Bruno Gatta, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This chandelier uses an ingenious rotating stem structure and features a shallow drum-shaped shade at the end of each arm. The chandelier arms are designed with two lengths so that e...
Brass
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
Glass
Pair of 19th Century Turned French Stools
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of 19th century oak stools from France with newly upholstered tops in linen finished with a single welt. The frames have hand-turned barley twist legs, joined by matching stretc...
Linen, Oak
$1,885 / item
H 31.5 in W 39.38 in D 18.51 in
"Jorge" Bar Cart Modernist Style in Color Painted Steel and wood natural
By Alessandra Delgado
Located in Alto da Lapa, SP
True to her enthusiasm for the Modernist Movement Alessandra Delgado was inspired by Jorge Zalszupin timeless architectonic view to create the bar cart "Jorge". Elegant and versatil...
Steel
$1,916
H 25.6 in W 16.15 in D 14.18 in
Willy Rizzo Italian Table Lamp in Tortoiseshell Effect Lucite and Brass, 1970s
By Willy Rizzo
Located in Roma, IT
Stunning table lamp in tortoiseshell effect lucite and brass completed by an ecru linen lampshade. This incredibly charming lamp was produced in Italy during the 1970s and its design...
Metal, Brass
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Pair of Bauhaus Modernist StyleTubular Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Great pair of Bauhaus tubular sling chairs in cowhide and matte steel. The arm covers are black leather that lace up underneath while the seat and back are lace-up cowhide. Similar ...
Steel
$3,995
H 32.25 in W 72.25 in D 21.5 in
Kindel Furniture Georgian Mahogany Serpentine Front Nine-Drawer Dresser
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Chippendale style serpentine front triple dresser, chest of drawers, or credenza By Kindel Furniture USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous carved mahogany, with ori...
Brass
Lightolier, Floor Lamp
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in San Francisco, CA
Gerald Thurston floor lamp by Lightolier. Features a brass and walnut base and a perforated brass shade. Measures: 17" diameter x 64.5" height.
Brass
$5,231Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...
Burl, Poplar
$3,500 / set
H 36 in W 19 in D 23 in
Set of 6 Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Dining Chairs After Verner Panton
By Verner Panton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A stunning vintage set of six dining chairs after Verner Panton. These chairs feature a sculptural design. Chairs will eventually need to recovered. Upholstery is original and in fai...
Fabric
Pair Gerald Thurston Black Tripod Floor Lamps with White Shades, 1950's
By Lightolier, Gerald Thurston
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Gerald Thurston for Lightolier Tripod Floor Lamps in Black & White with Off White shades. 1950's. With three balanced and supported tubular black enameled metal legs, origina...
Metal
Large English George III Oak Inlaid Dresser Base
Located in Staffordshire, GB
circa 1790 Large English George III Oak Inlaid Dresser Base sku 1764 W216 x D51 x H85 cm. Weight 90 Kg
Oak
Paul McCobb for Calvin Furniture Eight Drawer Marble Top Dresser
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early Paul McCobb designed "Irwin" Collection dresser made by Calvin Furniture of Grand Rapids, MI. Robust walnut construction conceals eight large pull-out drawers behind a pair of ...
Stone, Marble, Brass
Mid Century Rosewood Desk Probber c 1950/60's
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Chic, architectural design desk, designed by Harvey Probber, circa 1950/60's. The desk features a vibrant rosewood top, sides, and drawer fronts, with contrasting graphic black trim ...
Rosewood
In the Widdicomb family, furniture ran in the blood. Furniture maker George Widdicomb emigrated from England to the United States in 1845, eventually setting up a cabinet shop in Syracuse, New York, before moving west to Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, he opened a shop with his four sons, including John Widdicomb, whose name would help carry the family legacy into the 20th century.
A wealth of pine and oak forests rendered Grand Rapids a logging center during the 1800s, and it eventually gained recognition for its furniture industry. The city became a destination for furniture makers who hailed from across the United States and beyond. The Widdicomb shop in Grand Rapids prospered, as the patriarch’s formal English training allowed him to produce pieces with superior craftsmanship compared to those of his competitors. Although the Civil War halted business and took the life of one of the Widdicomb brothers, the family’s survivors would start anew as Widdicomb Brothers and Richards, soon renamed the Widdicomb Furniture Company.
John Widdicomb, however, split from the family business in 1897 to create the John Widdicomb Company, where he would go on to focus on Louis XV- and French Provincial-style furnishings. Chairs made in these styles have distinct characteristics, such as floral motifs carved in the frames and gently angled backrests. John's company also remained a family affair: The founder’s son, Harry, assumed control of the company when his father died in 1910, while John's nephew Ralph Widdicombe — who retained the English spelling of his last name and joined the John Widdicomb Company at its start — designed every single piece of the offerings at his uncle's manufacturing outfit until he retired in 1951. Ralph was an internationally distinguished furniture designer whose modern mahogany bedroom suite won first prize at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
The original iteration of Widdicomb, which was helmed by John's older brother William while John ran his own brand, had shifted from making period revival styles of furniture, such as Georgian and Chippendale, to manufacturing modern pieces in the late 1920s. Admirers of mid-century modern furnishings likely recognize Widdicomb for the partnerships with iconic designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Mario Buatta. In 1959, master woodworker George Nakashima created his Origins collection for Widdicomb when the firm merged with Mueller Furniture Corporation and was known, for around 10 years, as Widdicomb-Mueller. Origins, a revered Shaker-influenced group of nightstands, upholstered lounge chairs, dining-room tables and more, saw Nakashima working with woods like Carpathian elm and laurel in his Pennsylvania studio.
Eventually, the two Widdicomb companies would combine in 1970, operating under the name John Widdicomb Co.
In 2002, the business closed after more than a century of operations, and its assets were acquired by Stickley Furniture. Interestingly, it was not the first time Widdicomb and Stickley overlapped: In the final years of the 19th century, the companies opened a shared storehouse in London, while John Widdicomb and Albert Stickley would travel Europe together for the purposes of research.
Today, Stickley continues to produce John Widdicomb Company furniture, including French, Italian, English and Russian reproductions, as well as modern works from the first half of the 20th century.
Find vintage John Widdicomb bedroom furniture, tables, case pieces and more on 1stDibs.
Antique, new and vintage dressers are a staple in any household. Whether it’s a 19th-century solid pine or oak Welsh kitchen dresser you’re using to store tableware or a Broyhill Brasilia highboy in your bedroom, these furniture fixtures are essential for making the most of your space.
The first step in finding the perfect dresser is considering your particular needs. Most tall dressers offer anywhere from five to seven drawers, essentially allowing for the organization of an entire wardrobe, while shorter, waist-height dresser varieties can be equipped with a convenient vanity mirror.
A highboy dresser is usually around six feet tall, with some versions standing even taller at seven feet or so. Highboys, which began to appear with frequency during the early 17th century in England, are essentially very tall dressers with lots of drawers, whereas a lowboy is a different type of storage furniture in that it's a dressing table with one or two rows of drawers.
When shopping for your antique or vintage dresser, consider those that bear the hallmarks of solid construction. Good furniture means making an investment, and solid hardwood pieces of maple, walnut or cherry will prove far more durable than a bedroom dresser made of particleboard.
If you’re looking for a mid-century modern case piece that boasts a subdued pairing of wood grains and uncomplicated drawer pulls, browse elegant dressers designed by Florence Knoll, Harvey Probber, Paul McCobb and other furniture makers associated with the celebrated style on 1stDibs.
Dressers characterized by bolder designs are also popular: Not only will your new piece of furniture be a storage solution, but it'll also make a statement.
Art Deco furniture makers preferred to work with dark woods and typically incorporated decorative embellishments. An ornately carved French or Italian Art Deco dresser complete with vanity mirror and cabriole scrolled feet might better complement the other pieces in your home. Alternatively, if you favor sumptuous antique furniture with curving lines and floral flourishes, the collection on 1stDibs also includes sophisticated 1800s-era Victorian walnut dressers and washstands with marble tops.
After all, a good case piece isn’t merely for minimizing clutter in your space. The style of your chosen dresser and its specific attributes should add something to your decor and your home. Modern creations include one-of-a-kind shapes, like the venturesome chests of drawers in leather, marble and wood crafted by the likes of Roberto Cavalli.
Explore a broad array of antique and vintage dressers today on 1stDibs.