John Stuart Daybeds

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

Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

$3,400Sale Price|20% Off

Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart

By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt

Located in San Diego, CA

An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition with a brigh...

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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern John Stuart Daybeds

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Teak, Chenille

Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed

$4,800

H 36 in W 86 in D 38 in

Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed

By Venfield

Located in New York, NY

Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for ...

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2010s North American Modern John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s

$5,839

H 29.53 in W 84.65 in D 31.11 in

Sofa / Daybed "Minerva" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen France & Søn, 60s

By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Sofa daybed from the 1960s by France and Søn made of teakwood. This piece is featuring two cushioned armrests. The piece has been restored and covered with a light grey fabric "Halli...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

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Wool, Teak

Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart

$8,000

H 32 in W 80 in D 30 in

Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, Peter Hvidt, France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Make your living room the envy of the neighborhood with this breathtaking teak & rattan sofa designed by legendary Scandinavian Modern duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern John Stuart Daybeds

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Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma

$4,640Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 77 in D 34 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

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Upholstery, Teak

Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s

$7,021 / set

H 32.68 in W 74.81 in D 29.93 in

Minerva Sofa Set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 1960s

By Peter Hvidt, France & Søn

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern Minerva corner sofa set. Design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn. Striking Danish design from the 1960s. Solid ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

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Chrome

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s

$9,946

H 25.99 in W 78.35 in D 35.04 in

Hans J. Wegner Danish Modern Daybed in Teak and Rattan GE7 Made at GETAMA, 1950s

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in Odense, DK

Designed by Hans Wegner for GETAMA this amazing convertible daybed / sofa features a beautifully patinated teakwood frame and woven cane / rattan back seat which reveals a hidden spa...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Wool, Cane, Rattan, Teak

Minerva Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in Teak, 1950s

$4,563

H 32.68 in W 75.6 in D 29.93 in

Minerva Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in Teak, 1950s

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Halle, DE

Iconic Minerva sofa by renowned Danish design duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s. Manufactured by France & Daverkosen (later France & Son). The sofa impresses with its so...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

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Fabric, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark

$6,500

H 31 in W 100.5 in D 30 in

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Minerva Daybed Sofa France and Sons Denmark

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Vintage Rare Extra Long Danish modern Minerva Daybed Sofa. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart circa 1960's. Beautiful sleek Mid Century Design. Rare extra long size...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Teak

1960s Daybed Hvidt Minerva France Son Teak Danish Sofa Modular

$2,695

H 29.5 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in

1960s Daybed Hvidt Minerva France Son Teak Danish Sofa Modular

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Minerva Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, Denmark. Needs to be re-upholstered or professionally cleaned, dingy and dusty. The upholstery appea...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Teak

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s

$2,796

H 34.65 in W 49.22 in D 32.29 in

Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s

By Fredericia

Located in Praha, CZ

- 1960s - Made in Denmark - Good original condition - New black upholstery - Wooden parts refreshed - Very good condition ! - Marked by maker.

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Cane Daybed

$3,895

H 29.5 in W 64.25 in D 31 in

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Cane Daybed

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Mid Century Teak and Cane Daybed This daybed measures: 64.25 wide x 31 deep x 29.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 25.2...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt

$4,800

H 31 in W 75 in D 30 in

Danish Modern Modular Sofa by Peter Hvidt

By Peter Hvidt

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish Modern "Minerva" Model Modular Sofa, designed by Peter Hvidt for France and Son, Denmark, circa 1960s. It can be used in various configurations. The two sofas can be pushed to...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Metal

Previously Available Items

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s

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H 30.75 in W 81 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Peter Hvidt, Orla Molgaard Minerva Sofa for John Stuart 1960s Danish modern Minerva sofa, daybed, or loveseat by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. 'Minerva' col...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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H 30 in W 75 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Iconic mid-century sofa or daybed in teakwood with chromed details. All hardware and springs are present. No Cushions and no side arms - holes are factory drilled if you want to hard...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Midcentury Sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

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H 30.5 in W 75 in D 30 in

Midcentury Sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Iconic mid century sofa or daybed in teakwood with chromed details. All hardware and springs are present. Cushions are available as a template but should be recovered. A day bed or s...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Daybeds

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Steel, Chrome

Danish Modern Teak Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart 20th Century

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H 34 in W 80 in D 30 in

Danish Modern Teak Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart 20th Century

By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Here is a stunning classic Mid-Century Danish Modern teak Daybed / Sofa designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Son Denmark. This highly collectible sofa/day...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Daybeds

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Rubee Sofa Lounge John Stuart Rosewood Sofa Daybed Danish MCM

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H 24 in W 32 in D 82 in

Mid Century Rubee Sofa Lounge John Stuart Rosewood Sofa Daybed Danish MCM

By John Stuart

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage mid century lounge sofa or couch designed by John Stuart for Rubee Furniture Company of Chicago. Made of Rosewood featuring Danish styling and a blue floral still life of fru...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Ole Wanscher for John Stuart Danish Modern Sherpa Couch Sofa, Mid Century Modern

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H 30 in W 93.5 in D 30 in

Ole Wanscher for John Stuart Danish Modern Sherpa Couch Sofa, Mid Century Modern

By John Stuart

Located in Stamford, CT

Designed by Ole Wanscher for France and Sons John Stuart. This fine Danish modern four seat cushion couch sofa is sure to make a statement in any room setting. The sleek flowing arms...

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

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Wood

John Stuart daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart daybeds 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 daybeds, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original daybeds 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 daybeds by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt, and Hans J. Wegner. Prices for John Stuart daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,600 and can go as high as $4,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,250.