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.

Find a wide variety of vintage John Stuart furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: John Stuart

Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern

$2,800 / set

Handsome Set of Five John Stuart Walnut Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By John Stuart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome set of 5 John Stuart walnut dining chairs. This well crafted set consists of 2 arm chairs and 3 side chairs. The seat seats pads h...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by John Stuart, Cherry & Brass, 1960s

$1,795

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by John Stuart, Cherry & Brass, 1960s

By John Stuart

Located in Southampton, NJ

Solid Cherry two tier drop leaf tea trolly / bar cart with two dovetail drawers on casters by John Stewart. A very sweet, practical & Transitional design suitable for any setting...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Neoclassical Pedestal Tables by John Stuart, Burl & Walnut, 1960s Pair

$3,400 / set

Neoclassical Pedestal Tables by John Stuart, Burl & Walnut, 1960s Pair

By John Stuart

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Ionic column Burl Walnut pedestal tables in the Neoclassical style with 1/2" glass tops by John Stuart; circa 1960's. Each table bears the black metal John Stuart tag. A ...

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Glass, Walnut, Burl

Mid-Century Modern Chest/Desk, John Stuart, Paul Frankl Design

$5,500

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

Materials

Chrome

Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser

$8,500

Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser

By George Nelson, John Stuart, Herman Miller, Jens Risom, John Keal

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser. 1970s classic all restored to a like brand new condition.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Large Sideboard in Walnut

$19,500

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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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

1980s John Stuart Rosewood Crome Circular Round Coffee Table

$2,750

1980s John Stuart Rosewood Crome Circular Round Coffee Table

By John Stuart

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, rosewood veneer with chrome trim round coffee table you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration....

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table

$3,400

Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table

By John Stuart, Kittinger Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Ball & Claw Chippendale Style Mahogany Expandable Flip Top Game Console Table MINT!

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20th Century American Chippendale John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Cabinets by John Stuart, Circa 1950

$9,800 / set

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 Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT

$3,400 / set

Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Large Square Light Walnut Step Corner End Tables Stands John Stuart MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Vintage John Stuart Palm Beach Coral Lacquered Fretwork Console Table Glass Top

$2,720Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage John Stuart Palm Beach Coral Lacquered Fretwork Console Table Glass Top

By John Stuart

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Such a beautiful faint coral, newly lacquered, console table. New glass top. Fretwork details on the legs, skirt, top and sides. This console table is full of beautiful details.

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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Vintage c1970s Large 31x61 Machined Aluminum John Stuart Wall Mirror MINT!

$3,000

Vintage c1970s Large 31x61 Machined Aluminum John Stuart Wall Mirror MINT!

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Vintage c1970s Large 31x61 Machined Aluminum John Stuart Wall Mirror MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs

$1,400

John Stuart Ottoman with Sculpted Legs

By John Stuart

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A large-scale John Stuart ottoman with sculpted walnut legs. Elegant Mid-Century look, new upholstery.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940

$26,000

Gorgeous Mahogany Black Lacquer Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

An exquisite restored Art Deco commode by John Stuart, circa 1940. Stout, expertly crafted mahogany case construction finished in black lacquer. Heavy elegant solid brass strap hardw...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Chic Restored Set of 16 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968

$52,000 / set

Chic Restored Set of 16 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent dining chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative, completely installation ready. This large set of difficult to find ...

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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT

$3,200

Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Two Tier One Drawer Walnut End Side Table by John Stuart MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests

$6,400 / set

Pair of Black Lacquer Mahogany Mid-Century Modern Bachelor Chests

By John Stuart, George Nelson

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer mahogany bachelor chests dresser by John Stuart.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

$3,400

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Walnut Armchair by John Stuart, 1950s Gray Suede

$4,500

Mid-Century Walnut Armchair by John Stuart, 1950s Gray Suede

By John Stuart

Located in Queens, NY

Mid-Century American (1950s) walnut armchair featuring a curved back with 5 pierced slats on sabre back legs, gray suede upholstered back and seat, button tufted with black piping, p...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Metal, Brass

Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!

$6,000

Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!

By Harvey Probber, John Stuart, John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, James Mont

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Ebonized Walnut Large Gold Rings Drop Pulls 3 Drawer Bachelor Chest MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stand End Table

$3,200 / set

Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut Night Stand End Table

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Johnson One Drawer Espresso Mid Century Modern Walnut NightStands End Tables MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Pair of John Stuart Barrel Lounge Chairs

$2,200

Pair of John Stuart Barrel Lounge Chairs

By John Stuart

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of vintage midcentury lounge chairs by John Stuart Inc. Low and deep with white upholstery and casters. Reupholstery recommended.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Fabric

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Mirror, 1950s

$4,500

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Mirror, 1950s

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Stamford, CT

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Large Station Wagon Wall, Console, or Pier Mirror, 1950s A hard to find example of a wall mirror from the 'Station Wagon' series design...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Mirror, Mahogany, Maple

Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables

$6,400 / set

Pair of Ebonized Mahogany Three Drawers Narrow Chests End Side Tables

By John Stuart, Knoll

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquer three drawers large end tables or bachelor chests or drawers by John Stuart.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish

$3,200

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 Furniture

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser

$3,700

John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This elegant twelve drawer dresser boasts iconic design by John Stuart in a rich natural walnut. Brass stretcher and unique drawer pulls add to t...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart

$3,900

Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart

By Bert England, John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Impressive midcentury credenza from John Stuart, designed by Bert England. A handsome piece with brutalist style panels lining the cabinet fronts. Hinged cabinet doors open to reveal...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Travertine, Brass

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart

$12,000

Modern Lacquered Writing Desk with Brass Accents by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Dallas, TX

A timeless vintage piece, this midcentury writing desk feels glamourous, manufactured for John Stuart Inc. Adorning its exterior of glossy black lacquer, paired with bright brass acc...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Paul Frankl Designed Mahogany Sideboard

$8,000

Paul Frankl Designed Mahogany Sideboard

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Paul Frankl for Johnson Brothers credenza featuring mahogany veneer, cork laminated doors and brass hardware. inside the left door holds 4 dovetail jointed drawers, right door contai...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Cork

John Stuart Nightstands

$2,200 / set

John Stuart Nightstands

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Walnut grain with chrome trimming. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Brass Acid Etched Side Table

$2,500

John Stuart Brass Acid Etched Side Table

By John Stuart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Square side table with acid etched brass top and walnut frame for John Stuart, c.1960s, USA. This side table features an open square base and four legs. The unique metal top showcase...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet

$2,300

John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique Mid-Century bar cabinet features an expandable formica top with raised edges, spacious storage shelves, and a wide drawer for organizin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Wood

John Stuart furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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.