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

1980s John Stuart Rosewood Crome Extended Dining Table

$4,875

1980s John Stuart Rosewood Crome Extended Dining 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 dining table you could hope to find. In its original condition. No restoration. Outst...

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

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Chrome

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

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Cork

John Stuart Casalinda Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Triple Dresser

$3,200

John Stuart Casalinda Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Triple Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

John Stuart Casalinda Collection for Mt Airy Furniture Vintage Mid Century Modern Walnut Credenza Cabinet Triple Dresser. Item features 9 dovetailed ...

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

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Walnut

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

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

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Aluminum

Magnificent Rare Restored Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940

$22,000

Magnificent Rare Restored Modern Commode by John Stuart, circa 1940

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

This majestic commode has undergone a meticulous complete professional restoration. It is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the narrative: Completely Installati...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

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Brass

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$5,600

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl, John Stuart

Located in Stamford, CT

Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Mid-Century Modern, Dresser, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s Fully refinished dresser designed by Paul Frankl for John Stuart. This cabinet has 8 drawers in tota...

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Mid-20th Century American John Stuart Furniture

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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

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Pedestal End Tables by John Stuart

$3,400 / set

Neoclassical Style Pedestal End Tables by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Ionic column Burl and 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....

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical John Stuart Furniture

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Glass, Walnut, Burl

Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT

$4,200

Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT

By Established Lines, John Stuart, Paul Frankl

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Paul Frankl Light Walnut Brass Accents Queen Size XXX Movie Headboard Bed MINT

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

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Brass

John Stuart Stamped Rosewood "3842" Coffee Table

$2,200

John Stuart Stamped Rosewood "3842" Coffee Table

By John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful rosewood coffee table with spectacular original finish. Legs have a curved details similar to the Janus collection but different and unique. Exceptional craftsmanship, beau...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

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Rosewood

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

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Aluminum

John Stuart American Walnut and Brass Gray Suede Upholstered Armchair

$4,500

John Stuart American Walnut and Brass Gray Suede Upholstered Armchair

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

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Metal, Brass

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

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 John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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

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

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Wood

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

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Glass, Wood, Lacquer

Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart

$2,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Nightstands Chests in Rosewood by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Mid-Century King Nightstands...

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

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Rosewood, Wood

Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940

$44,000 / set

Magnificent Pair of Modern Commodes by John Stuart, circa 1940

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

This majestic pair of commodes have undergone a meticulous complete restoration. The chests may be re-lacquered in another Ben Moore color in advance of shipment, if another color is...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture

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Brass

Mid Century Modern Rectangular Teak Dining Table with Black Painted Legs

$1,344Sale Price|48% Off

Mid Century Modern Rectangular Teak Dining Table with Black Painted Legs

By John Stuart

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern dining table by John Stuart features beautiful walnut top with original finish and four black painted wood legs. No leaf with this item but it is expandable a...

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

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Teak, Paint

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

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Fabric

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

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Brass

Pair of John of Finn Juhl Stools For John Stuart in White Alpaca

$4,400 / set

Pair of John of Finn Juhl Stools For John Stuart in White Alpaca

By John Stuart

Located in Plainview, NY

A pair of Finn Juhl stools for John Stuart, the concave seats resting on ruddy colored wood newly upholstered in white alpaca with manufacturer's label on the underside.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$2,730Sale Price|35% Off

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables are...

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

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Teak

Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT

$4,200

Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Nightstands Side Tables in Rosewood by John Stuart

$2,396Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Nightstands Side Tables in Rosewood by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

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Brass

Seven Drawers Burl Wood Chrome Metal Bezel High Chest Dresser by John Stuart

$6,000

Seven Drawers Burl Wood Chrome Metal Bezel High Chest Dresser by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern burlwood chrome bezel and pulls high chest seven drawers dresser by John Stuart.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

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Chrome

Two Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome and Black Lacquer Night Stands

$2,400 / set

Two Milo Baughman Style Rosewood Chrome and Black Lacquer Night Stands

By John Stuart, Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sexy pair of Milo Baughman style rosewood and chrome night stands. Each stand is different in design with one having doors and the other a nice open space underneath. These both have a round John...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

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Chrome

Danish Mid Century Modern Square Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Side Table MINT!

$3,800

Danish Mid Century Modern Square Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Side Table MINT!

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Very nice Mid-Century Modern solid teak square coffee table. Opened: W54" x D30" x H22"

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Teak

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

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Large Two-Tone Dining Room Table with 2 Leaves

$5,400

Danish Mid-Century Modern Large Two-Tone Dining Room Table with 2 Leaves

By Dunbar Furniture, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Two-tone large 45" deep dining room table with two 24" leaves by John Stuart. Total maximum expending length is 114". Beautiful ebonized base and legs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

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Mahogany

Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint

$3,800

Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint

By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Walnut two doors bottom compartment one drawer end table night stand cabinet mint.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Dark Burl Wood Glass Top Inserts Two Extension boards Leaves Dining Table

$6,400

Dark Burl Wood Glass Top Inserts Two Extension boards Leaves Dining Table

By John Stuart, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern John Stuart burl wood dining table with 2 x 20" extension boards leaves. Outstanding condition and craftsmanship vintage dining table.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Midcentury Credenza

$3,600

John Stuart Midcentury Credenza

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautiful vintage sliding door cabinet with brass trim and accents. Twelve total drawers make for a great bedroom dresser. (Please confirm ite...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture

Materials

Wood

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

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Walnut

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 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

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

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$2,730Sale Price|35% Off

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two table...

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

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Teak

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.