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.
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Creator: John Stuart
Pair of John Stuart Neoclassical Nightstands End Tables
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Dark walnut finish. Solid Brass Pulls. One drawer stands with shelves.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
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 ava...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Window Bench by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning vintage modern window bench features black tapered legs and two unique sculpted seats with lovely floral upholstery. This John Stuart bench ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Wood
Magnificent Restored Streamline Moderne Commode by John Stuart, circa 1935
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
An exquisite restored Streamline Moderne commode by John Stuart, circa 1935. Stout, expertly crafted Walnut case construction finished in black lacquer. The elegant bookmatched Blond...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Long Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Two Drawers
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century modern long coffee table with two drawers.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Elegant Restored Pair of Modern Maple Chests by John Stuart, circa 1950
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning restored pair of modern chests by John Stuart, circa 1950. The sleek clean design is clearly influenced by the Florence Knoll case production of the same period. Expertly ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Maple
John Stuart for Widdicomb Rosewood Chest
By John Widdicomb, John Stuart
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Fine rosewood chest of drawers by John Stuart for John Widdicomb Co. This bedroom storage cabinet features sculptural carved palm-like columns and original brass hardware. Original J...
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1950s Georgian Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
High Back Cane Chair in Ebonized Walnut and Silk by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-Century Modern side chair with stylized high back design and cane inset. Ebonized walnut wood frame with taupe colored raw silk upholstery. Makes a great occasional chair or desk...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Cane, Walnut, Silk
Pair of John of Finn Juhl Stools For John Stuart in White Alpaca
By John Stuart
Located in New York, 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
Beautiful Restored Pair of Modern End Tables by John Stuart in Cream Lacquer
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautiful pair of end tables or nightstands by John Stuart, circa 1965. Expertly crafted mahogany case construction with great form and detail. Fabulous jewelry! Excellent restored c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Set of Six John Stuart Chrome and White Dining Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Six chrome and white vinyl dining chairs, two-arm, four-side. The vinyl upholstery shows signs of wear from use. Dimensions in listing are for...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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
Elegant Set of Six Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautifully conceived and executed set of six ( 6 ) dining chairs by John Stuart, circa 1960. Rich, warm walnut construction with a cane inset on the back. The set consists of tw...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rosewood Brass Campaign End Table Nighstand Cabinet John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Campaign one drawer end side table by John Stuart. Striking rosewood grain pattern medium gloss finish.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Lovely Mid-Century Modern Two-Seat Bench by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Mid-Century Modern two-seat bench. Black painted wood frame with black upholstered seats by John Stuart. We do have a two of these if you need a pair.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of John Stuart Tufted and Steel Lounge Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of John Stuart tufted upholstered chairs in cherry red velvet/velour in excellent condition on chrome metal frames. Glamorous.
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1970s Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Steel
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Drop-Leaf Table for John Stuart
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning mid-century table features the perfect combination of stylish vintage design and functionality. Dual drop leaves feature sculpted legs which easily retract to 18" wide ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Exquisite Bookmatched Elm and Mahogany Cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent chest is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready.
A stunning cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940. Expertly crafted Mahogany case construction with beautiful detail, front and side panels executed in Bookmatched Elm. Mahogany base and accents. The doors are marked with fabulous heavy solid brass hardware. An important piece designed to highlight and important area. From a time when the Lincoln Continental...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Exquisite Greek Key Chest in African Mahogany by John Stuart, circa 1960
By John Stuart
Located in Atlanta, GA
A stunning 12-drawer chest by John Stuart, circa 1960. Stout, expertly constructed case executed in exotic African Mahogany, atop wonderful Greek key feet. Heavy, stylish solid brass...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Abonized Walnut Base Copper Top Rectangular Side End Table Stand
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart ebonized mid century modern side table with copper top.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Copper
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
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 Mid-Century Modernist Walnut Bullet Form Nightstands Signed John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
This elegant and minimal Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Bullet Form Nightstands in Hand-Rubbed & Book-matched Walnut are designed and signed by John Stuart, fabricated in the United S...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Paul Frankl for John Stuart Mid Century Modern Vintage King Headboard c. 1960s
By John Stuart, John Stuart Inc., Paul Frankl
Located in Denville, NJ
"Please request a shipping quote from us directly by sending your zip code. We can ship most items between $300-$600.
We photograph and list inventory in the condition it arrives a...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Original Eliel Saarinen for John Stuart, Black
By Eliel Saarinen, John Stuart
Located in Miami, FL
Original Eliel Saarinen for John Stuart. Original condition, desk has some chips, scratches and spots. We can help with refinishing.
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Dinning Set Sigvard Bernadotte for John Stuart
By Sigvard Bernadotte, John Stuart
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A teak wood dinning set with a table 65 by 41.75 with 2, 18 inch leaves, two arm chairs, 2 side chairs. Great medium size and well cared for condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour sideboard, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg. Casepiece features a brass lock, carved handles, and s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
John Stuart / France and Son Adjustable Lounge Chairs
By John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature a sculpted teak frame with an adjustable seat and backrest for maximum comfort. Sleek design with two overstuffed removabl...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Mid-Century Modern Dining Chairs by John Stuart Inc
By John Stuart Inc., John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four stylish and comfortable dining chairs by John Stuart Inc feature spacious vinyl seats, upholstered armrests, and sturdy chrome frame construction. Original makers ma...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
Pair of John Stuart Slipper Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in New York, NY
Pair of John Stuart for Widdicomb 1950's walnut slipper chairs. Tapered legs ending with brass sabots and a handsome dowel rod back. Newly up...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
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.
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