John Widdicomb Louis XV Mahogany Highboy Dresser, Circa 1940s
By John Widdicomb, Ralph 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
$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 Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Foskett & John Stewart, 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 John Widdicomb, Grosfeld House
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 Widdicomb, John Stuart
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 John Widdicomb, Ralph 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 John Widdicomb, Ralph 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 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
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
Sold
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
Sold
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 Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
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
Sold
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 John Stuart Inc., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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 Ralph Widdicomb, John 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
Pair of Nightstands in the Style of Paolo Buffa, circa 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rome, IT
Pair of remarkable bedsides rosewood in the style of Paolo Buffa, 1950s. The same set includes the dressing table with the mirror, but the two nightstands are also sold individually.
Rosewood
Swedish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Birch, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A birch and oak chest of drawers with wooden inlays designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Minor scuffing to feet. Minor tabletop surface cracking from normal wear. Minimal ev...
Birch, Oak
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-a-kind composition. Each tile measure...
Wood
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
1970 Pair of modernist bedside tables Maison Roche
By Maison Roche
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Composed of two vertical panels and a thick glass top assembled to form the base of the bedside table. A suspended dark-brown wooden drawer is located between the two vertical glass ...
Glass, Wood
ShiLU Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Part of Lumfardo Luminaries contemporary collection, the ShiLU Sconce is a fully Directional reading sconce crafted from patinated brass and steel hardware and fabric shade. Classic ...
Steel, Brass
$6,337 / set
H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
Hardwood
Art Deco, Danish Cabinetmaker Circular Side Table, c. 1930/40s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Circular coffee table on three legs with underlying shelf presumably made by a Danish master carpenter in the 1930/40s. Table top, shelf and legs veneered with lacquered mahogany. U...
Wood
$44,863
H 31.5 in Dm 23.63 in
Midcentury "Arsenal" Ceiling Light, Vicke Lindstrand, Orrefors, Sweden, 1937
By Orrefors, Vicke Lindstrand
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning ceiling light by Vicke Lindstrand, model called “Arsenal”. Six glass discs with etched lines enclose an amber colored center. Chrome details.
Metal
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood Denmark - 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Chair in Wood, Denmark - 1960s.
Wood
Machine Age Art Deco Arm Chair in the Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in New York, NY
Classic Machine Age period arm chair, having speed band wrap around arms, upholstered back, and seat. This example is in very good, original condition, clean and ready to use, showin...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,250
H 28.5 in W 20 in D 17 in
Pair of Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Nightstands or Small Chests
By Edward Wormley
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of silver elm nightstands in dark brown finish with brass hardware. Designed by Edward Wormley for the Precedent collection by Drexel, designed while he worked for Dunbar. Hardw...
Brass
"Marchand" Scalloped Oak Dresser by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Marchand 6-drawer dresser showcases elegantly scalloped edge detailing and textural drawer fronts, making it a distinctive piece in any bedroom. It sits on minimal turned legs, b...
Oak
$2,128 / set
H 24.81 in W 23.63 in D 13.78 in
French Pair of Nightstands Side Cabinets Bedside Tables Brutalist Style, 2022
Located in Labrit, Landes
Pair of oak nightstands "Pyrénées" signed by Sébastien Lamarre. This french side cabinets were made by Sébastien Lamarre for Maison Marie Anne. The creator chose for the Pyrénées mo...
Oak
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.