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John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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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
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 Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of 8 J. Stuart Clingman Dining Chairs for John Widdicomb
By John Stuart, John Widdicomb
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of EIGHT modernist dining chairs in walnut with upholstered seat and floating back cushions held suspended by brass fittings. Designed by J. Stuart Clingman for John Widdicomb. ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Paul Frankl Armchair for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare model 2254 ½ armchair designed by Paul Frankl in all-original, unrestored condition. It features a sculptural solid wood frame with delicate curve...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage John Stuart Provincial Cane Back and Leather Dining Chairs
By John Stuart Inc., John Stuart
Located in W Allenhurst, NJ
Set of 6 Cane back dining chairs with leather seats. Louis XVI styling. Great design with complimenting warm wood and black leather seat.
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XVI John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Wood

John Stuart French Regency Louis XVI Cherry Wood High Back Dining Chairs, Six
By John Stuart
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of six French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs By John Stuart USA, Circa 1960s Gorgeous carved cherry wood frames, and purple velvet upholstered seats and back...
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1960s American Regency Vintage John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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Midcentury Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder, John Stuart, France & Daverkosen
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Rare and incredible set of six Mid-Century Modern Danish teak model 203 dining chairs by Arne Vodder for France & Daverkosen. These chairs are showstoppers from every angle. The stun...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Dining Chairs - Set of 10
By John Stuart
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage John Stuart Cane Back Mid Century Modern Asian Inspired Dining Chairs - Set of 10. Item features 2 armchairs, 8 side chairs, cane panel backs,...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

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 Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

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1940s Paul Frankl for Brown Saltman Dining Chair, Set of Seven
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CraftAssociates Dining Chair, Milo Baughman Cane Back Dining Chair, Oval
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John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Six
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Sophisticated Set of 10 Brass Parsons Dining Chairs by John Stuart, circa 1968
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John Stuart dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart dining room chairs 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 dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Norman Cherner, Harvey Probber, and Calvin. Prices for John Stuart dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $52,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,718.

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