John Stuart Cabinets
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.
Find a wide variety of vintage John Stuart furniture on 1stDibs.
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Creator: John Stuart
Rare Long & Low Walnut Tambour Media Cabinet Attr. Milo Baughman for John Stuart
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Exciting Pair John Stuart CasaLuda Collection Bachelors Chest Mid-Century Modern
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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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Striking Restored Pair of Art Deco Cabinets by John Stuart, circa 1940
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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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Exquisite Bookmatched Elm and Mahogany Cabinet by John Stuart, circa 1940
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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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Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
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Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
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Mid-Century Modern espresso finish cube shape compact liquor cabinet with white laminate pull out tray by John Stuart.
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Renzo Rutili for John Stuart/Johnson Furniture Large Sideboard in Walnut
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Bert England designed Marble Top Credenza
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Pair of Danish Mid-Century Cabinets by John Stuart, Circa 1950
By John Stuart
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A pair of mid-century two door Cabinets by John Stuart. Made in Denmark.
Stamped in the back. 1950's.
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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.