John Stuart Credenzas
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
John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This elegant twelve drawer dresser boasts iconic design by John Stuart in a rich natural walnut. Brass stretcher and unique drawer pulls add to t...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Walnut
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Chrome
Bert England designed Marble Top Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Bert England designed long cabinet with brutalist style front and white marble top. Cabinet storage with drawers and accenting brass base.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Marble
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
By Harvey Probber, Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid Century Modern John Stuart Book Matched Walnut 8 Drawer Double Dresser MINT!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Walnut
Patchwork Credenza by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Denton, TX
Patchwork credenza / dresser by John Stuart. Newly refinished ebonized wood with brass legs. Tons of drawers for maximum storage.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Brass
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Walnut
John Stuart Midcentury Credenza
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful vintage sliding door cabinet with brass trim and accents. Twelve total drawers make for a great bedroom dresser.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Wood
Milo Baughman Style Black Lacquer and Rosewood Dresser, Mid-Century Modern
By John Stuart, West Michigan Furniture Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A long black lacquer and rosewood dresser in the style of Milo Baughman. Consists of six drawers with a center cabinet including three smaller drawers. Chrome trim and handles are c...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Chrome
John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Triple Dresser or Credenza, Refinished
By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern long dresser or credenza
By John Stuart for Mount Airy, "Casalinda Collection"
USA, 1960s
Walnut, with original brass teardrop drawer pulls...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Brass
Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous brutalist credenza or long dresser by Bert England for John Stuart. Bi fold doors open to reveal 8 total drawers and a shelf. Walnut mosaic panels which are framed. Marble top on 90 % front edge is walnut. Brass tubular base with walnut sabots. A true quality piece. Signed John Stuart. Has been refinished. All doors...
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1960s American Brutalist Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Carrara Marble, Brass
$3,436 Sale Price
20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart
By Bert England, John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive midcentury credenza from John Stuart, designed by Bert England. A handsome piece with brutalist style panels lining the cabinet fronts. Hinged cabinet doors open to reveal...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Travertine, Brass
$2,730 Sale Price
30% Off
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.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Credenzas
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Mahogany
Paul Frankl Designed Mahogany Sideboard
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Paul Frankl for Johnson Brothers credenza featuring mahogany veneer, cork laminated doors and brass hardware. inside the left door holds 4 dovetail jointed drawers, right door contai...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Credenzas
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Cork
$4,500 Sale Price
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By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody
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The CraftAssociates Credenza, Peabody Modern Walnut Credenza, Cane is expertly hand crafted. The Peabody collection pieces are licensed reintroductions for Craft Associates®. This cabinet is built with a solid oak frame, door fronts, interior shelf and legs. It features beautiful cane front door that have slide left to right covering an adjustable shelf. This cabinet is amazing and has perfect proportions to be used in multiple settings. It is available in custom wood and variations (different sizes). Craft Associates® Furniture is proud each modern piece is made in the US. We strive to craft a product that will stand the test of time. We use the best materials and have the best craftsman and upholstery in the business. We stand 100% behind our product.
History
Lawrence “Larry” Peabody (1924-2002) was an architect, interior designer, and furniture designer. As an American born in Haverhill, Massachusetts, his distinctive design were often influenced by his Scandinavian roots. Lawrence studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Denmark and at the Rhode Island School of Design. His early career with Selig Mfg. Co. was prolific and helped put both himself and Selig on the map for modern furniture. He then started Lawrence Peabody & Associates in 1955, a design firm in Boston which included a vast client list (Sears, Roebuck & Co., Kohler, Regal Rugs, Boyd Lighting, Chapman Lamps, and Richardson Brothers). In 1961, Mr. Peabody won a Citation for Merit for his Peabody Collection for Richardson/ Nemschoff. Winner of the 1962 International A.I.D. design award for his wood frame rattan cradle chair...
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By John Stuart, Milo Baughman
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Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by Kent Coffey
By Kent-Coffey
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Located in Harlingen, TX
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Midcentury John Kapel for Glenn of California Long Dresser Credenza
By John Kapel, John Stuart, Glenn of California
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning very clean midcentury John Kapel for Glenn of California long walnut and black lacquer dresser credenza. Very clean all original dresser credenza with all drawer dividers. b...
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Mount Airy for John Stuart French Deco Style Walnut Credenza
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Located in West Chester, PA
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Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb Walnut 10 Drawer Dresser Credenza Brass
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H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in
John Stuart Walnut Buffet in the Style of Finn Juhl
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By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
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By John Stuart
Located in Westport, CT
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Vintage Pair John Stuart Burl Wood Night Stands Chests Credenza Drawers
By John Stuart
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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John Stuart credenzas for sale on 1stDibs.
John Stuart credenzas 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 credenzas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original credenzas 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 credenzas by Henredon, Merton Gershun , and Johnson Furniture Company. Prices for John Stuart credenzas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,520 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,145.