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
Dealer: Soho Treasures
John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT
By Jens Risom, John Stuart, Drexel, George Nelson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Walnut Mid Century Modern 6 Drawer Long Dresser Thin Edge Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair John Stuart White Wash Beveled Glass MidCentury Modern Tall Display Cabinet
By Drexel, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice mid-century modern bleached or cerused chestnut wall units curio cabinets for John Stuart. Solid brass hardware. Interior cabinets lights.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
By Dunbar Furniture, Harvey Probber, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Jonn Stuart Mid Century Modern 3 Drawer Aluminum Pulls Bachelor Chest Dresser
By John Keal, Herman Miller, Jens Risom, George Nelson, John Stuart
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
John Stuart Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Center Table
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Danish Mid Century Modern Solid Teak Drop Leaf Coffee Center Table MINT!
Opened: W54" x D30" x H22"
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Teak
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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Bachelor Three-Drawer Chest or Dresser MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables
By American of Martinsville, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Large Square Raised Rolled Edge One Drawer Danish Mid Century Modern Walnut End Tables Nightstands
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Light Walnut Boat Shape Walnut Dining Table Tapered Leg Two Leaves
By Paul McCobb, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart Light Walnut Boat Shape Walnut Dining Table Tapered Leg Two 18" Leaves MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Johnson John Stuart Mid Century Modern Walnut High Chest Dresser Brass Pull MINT
By Johnson Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice mid-century modern walnut dresser high chest by Johnson for John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart 5 Drawers Walnut High Boy Chest Dresser Mid-Century Modern Mint!
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
John Stuart 5 drawers walnut high boy chest dresser Mid-Century Modern Mint!
Book matched drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint
By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Walnut two doors bottom compartment one drawer end table night stand cabinet mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
John Stuart Walnut 4 Drawer Bachelor Chest Small Dresser
By Henredon, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern John Stuart petit credenza 4 drawers bachelor chest dresser.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
John Stuart mid-century modern long burl walnut dresser credenza w/ Chrome bezel
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid century modern 11 drawers burl walnut long cadenza w/ chrome bezel by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Chrome
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Large Eight Drawers Tall Dresser Chest
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern light walnut 8 drawers large high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Rectangular Mirror by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern carved Nouveau style ornament solid walnut frame mirror. Nice medium walnut satin finish.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Five Drawers Black Lacquer Mahogany High Chest Dresser by John Stuart
By John Stuart, Knoll
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern five drawers black lacquer high chest dresser by John Stuart.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
John Stuart Burl Wood Brass Round Pulls Two Drawers Stand
By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern two drawers end table nightstand small chest of drawers. Beautiful vivid grain burl walnut wood.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Mid-Century Modern Large Two-Tone Dining Room Table with 2 Leaves
By John Stuart, Dunbar Furniture
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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
Long Mid Century Modern Walnut Coffee Table with Two Drawers
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century modern long coffee table with two drawers.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Walnut
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.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Furniture
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 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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