John Stuart Dry Bars

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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.

Find a wide variety of vintage John Stuart furniture on 1stDibs.

Creator: John Stuart

Mid Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by John Kapel for Jon Stuart

$3,000

Mid Century Modern Walnut Bar Cart by John Kapel for Jon Stuart

By John Stuart, John Kapel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Modern John Kapel for Glenn of California Drop Leaf Expandable Bar Cart by John Stuart. Walnut with black formica top surface. The cart has two cabinet doors and one top ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Brass

Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.

$1,184

Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s.

By John Stuart

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Mid Century John Stuart Buffet Server / Bar Cart. Circa 1960s. Features a quintessential sleek Mid Century Modern Design, two side cabinets, a top drawer, a expandable white...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Formica, Wood

John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet

$2,300

John Kapel for Glenn of California Expandable Bar Cart Cabinet

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique Mid-Century bar cabinet features an expandable formica top with raised edges, spacious storage shelves, and a wide drawer for organizin...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Italian Rattan/Bamboo Geometric 1960s Dry Bar

$1,250

H 39.5 in W 48 in D 14.5 in

Mid Century Modern Italian Rattan/Bamboo Geometric 1960s Dry Bar

Located in High Point, NC

Bring a little Riviera glamour and tropical escapism home with this wonderfully distinctive vintage bamboo and rattan dry bar. With its richly honeyed bamboo frame, graphic patchwork...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Bamboo, Rattan, Laminate

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart

$2,750

H 29.5 in W 37.5 in D 20 in

Edward Wormley for Drexel Precedent Rolling Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pistachio green rolling bar cart from the Precedent series by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1960. 3 tiered rolling cart featuring a textured glass top and casters. Precedent by Drexel...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bar Cart Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar by Meredew

$1,595

H 43.25 in W 43.2 in D 18 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Teak Bar Cart Cocktail Cabinet Dry Bar by Meredew

By Meredew

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Mid Century Modern Vintage cabinet by Meredew is a beautiful piece that can have a variety of uses, perfectly suited for any discerning collector or entertainer. Featuring great...

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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dry Bars

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Teak

Dunbar styled Mid Century Rolling Bar Cart

$1,275

H 27.75 in W 16 in D 24 in

Dunbar styled Mid Century Rolling Bar Cart

By Edward Wormley

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A very well crafted smaller sized Mid Century rolling bar cart in a well grained mahogany with black wheels . The cart has one upper drawer ,lower inset shelve and bottom platform sh...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dry Bars

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Mahogany

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Bar Cart

$3,895

H 34.75 in W 30 in D 16.25 in

Torbjorn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Bar Cart

By Torbjørn Afdal, Bruksbo

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Torbjørn Afdal for Bruksbo Mid Century Danish Rosewood Expanding Bar Cart This bar cart measures: 30 wide x 16.25 deep x 34.75 high, when extended the width is 60 inches Great Vint...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dry Bars

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Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953

$4,795

H 32 in W 54.5 in D 21 in

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Edward Wormley for Dunbar C1953

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous bar cart/server with a drop down top which is 27 inches and 54 when raised, shelves for bottles, cupboard for glasses and other necessities. Model # 5433 created out of waln...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Brass

Midcentury McGuire Faux Bamboo Bar Cart

$4,950

H 29.5 in W 43.5 in D 22.5 in

Midcentury McGuire Faux Bamboo Bar Cart

By McGuire

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Dynamic faux bamboo bar cart with well grained oak panels, reed wrapped corners, finished all around, recessed casters and slide out service space. Signed McGuire in the drawer.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dry Bars

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Reed, Oak

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Wood Brass Trolley bar Attributed Ico Parisi

$2,127Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.53 in W 36.23 in D 16.93 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart Wood Brass Trolley bar Attributed Ico Parisi

By Ico Parisi

Located in Nicolosi, IT

Elegant Italian Mid-Century Modern bar cart from the 1960s, attributed to Ico Parisi and crafted in wood, brass and glass. The piece has a refined architectural structure with a rect...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dry Bars

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Brass

1960's Mid-Century Modern John Kapel for Glenn of California Dining Table

$2,150

H 27 in W 45.25 in D 45.25 in

1960's Mid-Century Modern John Kapel for Glenn of California Dining Table

By Brown Saltman, John Keal, Drexel, John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in Burbank, CA

Original vintage Midcentury Modern dining table for sale. It's made of walnut with a black x design on the top, and has black accents on the solid walnut base. It was designed by Joh...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Walnut

Half Oval Expandable Serving Cart Tray Table

$2,200

H 31 in W 30 in D 16 in

Half Oval Expandable Serving Cart Tray Table

By Maison Jansen, Maison Baguès

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Italian brass and glass expandable serving cart.

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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Dry Bars

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Brass

John Kapel for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Dining Table

$3,295

H 26.5 in W 45.25 in D 45.25 in

John Kapel for Glenn of California Mid Century Walnut Dining Table

By John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Kapel for Glenn of California mid century walnut dining table The table measures: 45.25 wide x 45.25 deep x 26.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 25.5 All pieces of ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Walnut

Mid Century John Wisner Tile Top Bar Cart For Ficks Reed

$1,850

H 32 in W 50.75 in D 22 in

Mid Century John Wisner Tile Top Bar Cart For Ficks Reed

By John Wisner

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic 1960’s Mid Century design with Stained Rattan Frame, Tile inlaid Top with Stylish Asian Characters framed by Cinnabar framing, Lower Shelves clad in Geometric Patterned Bambo...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Ceramic, Rattan

Previously Available Items

Midcentury John Stuart Expandable Rolling Sideboard Bar Buffet

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H 32 in W 50 in

Midcentury John Stuart Expandable Rolling Sideboard Bar Buffet

By John Stuart

Located in West Hartford, CT

Beautifully restored John Stuart for Janus Collection midcentury rolling dry bar or buffet features beautiful walnut graining and accented by hourglass shaped alternating veneers. Th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Dry Bars

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Walnut

John Stuart dry bars for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart dry bars 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 dry bars, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dry bars by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1960s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dry bars by Dunbar, Arthur Umanoff, and Henredon. Prices for John Stuart dry bars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,610 and can go as high as $1,610, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,610.