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John Stuart Cabinets

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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
Exciting Pair John Stuart CasaLuda Collection Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
Exciting Pair John Stuart CasaLuda Collection Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern

Exciting Pair John Stuart CasaLuda Collection Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern

By John Stuart

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Wonderful pair of bachelors chests designed by furniture designer John Stuart for the Casaluda Collection. We love the well carved concentric squares on the door fronts along with the antiqued brass drop...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets

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Brass

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Faux Goatskin Display Etagere Bar Cabinets by JOHN STUART

Faux Goatskin Display Etagere Bar Cabinets by JOHN STUART

By John Stuart

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Cabinets

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John Stuart for Mt. Airy “Janus Collection” Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser
John Stuart for Mt. Airy “Janus Collection” Mid-Century Walnut Highboy Dresser

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By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company

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Exceptional mid-century modern highboy dresser from the Janus Collection, designed by John Stuart for Mt. Airy Furniture Company. Crafted in beautiful walnut, this piece features a ...

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Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940

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By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent commodes are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. ...

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1940s American Art Deco Vintage John Stuart Cabinets

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Mahogany

Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Large Sideboard in Walnut
Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Large Sideboard in Walnut

Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Large Sideboard in Walnut

By John Stuart, Renzo Rutili

Located in Dallas, TX

We have fully restored this beautiful sideboard by Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Company. The sideboard features three separate cabinets that rest in a single base. ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Cabinets

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Brass

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Exquisite Bookmatched Elm and Mahogany Cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940

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 Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Danish Mid-Century Cabinets by John Stuart, Circa 1950
Pair of Danish Mid-Century Cabinets by John Stuart, Circa 1950

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 Cabinets

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Wood

Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish
Mid-Century Modern Cube Shape Compact Liquor Cabinet End Table Espresso Finish

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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Walnut

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John Stuart cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart cabinets 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 cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets 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 cabinets by Knoll, Florence Knoll, and Gilbert Rohde. Prices for John Stuart cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,820 and can go as high as $24,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,600.