John Stuart Sideboards

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

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

$3,400

Dark Walnut Solid Brass Pulls Hardware Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Side by side three-drawer set and double doors compartment dresser credenza.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart

$3,900

Mid-Century Modern Credenza with Travertine Topper from John Stuart

By John Stuart, Bert England

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 Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Brass

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

$19,500

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 Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Eclectic Art Deco Credenza by Vittorio Dassi Lissone

$19,281

H 37.41 in W 79.93 in D 22.05 in

Mid-Century Modern Eclectic Art Deco Credenza by Vittorio Dassi Lissone

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in Vigonza, Padua

A overwhelming beauty eclectic sideboard Vittorio Dassi Lissone attributed. Styles: neoclassic - with renaissance engravings and art nouveau-mi...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Onyx, Bronze

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard

$5,000

H 28.38 in W 77.82 in D 21 in

Impressive Mid-Century Modern Jens Risom Large Walnut Credenza or Sideboard

By Jens Risom

Located in St. Louis, MO

Handsome Jens Risom (1916-2016) designed Danish Modern walnut credenza is perfect for office or home. Designed and produced by Jens Risom...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb

$2,240Sale Price|20% Off

H 81 in W 72 in D 18 in

Mid Century Server Credenza Attributed to Paul McCobb

By Paul McCobb

Located in New York, NY

Nice Mid-Century Modern credenza having a large cabinet bottom and a tall vertical display shelf top element. The shelf has its original white glass insert surfaces and four thin dra...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard

$2,500

H 29 in W 67 in D 19 in

Founders Furniture Co Walnut Sideboard

By Founders Furniture Company

Located in Hanover, MA

1960's Founders Furniture Co. model 21301-48, F-16 sideboard with two cabinet compartments and four double doors with cast bronze finish hardware. The le...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Bronze

Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Credenza Dresser by Bert England for John Stuart

$4,295

H 33.25 in W 72 in D 20.25 in

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 Sideboards

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza

$3,000

H 29.75 in W 51.5 in D 21.25 in

Ello Herringbone Travertine & Chrome Credenza

By Ello Furniture

Located in Denton, TX

Ello Petite Herringbone design Travertine & Chrome Credenza. dual interior cabinets with adjustable shelf.

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Mid-20th Century Modern John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Travertine, Chrome

Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts

$12,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 33 in W 84.5 in D 20.25 in

Modern Black Lacquered Sideboard Credenza with Faux Parchment Fronts

Located in North York, ON

Modern black Lacquered sideboard credenza with Faux Parchment fronts. Featuring unique shaped design with ample storage options. Completed with a beautiful black lacquered finish and...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. 1950s Low X Form Two Shelf Bookcase

$3,650

H 27.5 in W 52 in D 13 in

Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. 1950s Low X Form Two Shelf Bookcase

By Johnson Furniture Company, Renzo Rutili

Located in St. Louis, MO

1950s Mid-Century Modern Renzo Rutili for Johnson Furniture Co. low form shelving unit or bookcase with stylized X form ends on round bun feet. In the style of Edward Wormley for D...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Cherry

Large KW85 Sideboard by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, the Netherlands

$4,968

H 28.35 in W 93.12 in D 19.1 in

Large KW85 Sideboard by Martin Visser for 'T Spectrum, the Netherlands

By Martin Visser, 't Spectrum Bergeijk

Located in Steenwijk, NL

This minimalistic and modernist sideboard, model KW85, was designed by Martin Visser for ’t Spectrum in the Netherlands in 1965. It is made from black lacquered veneer wood and has w...

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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, Circa 1950

$13,200

H 30.5 in W 74.5 in D 20.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Credenza by Vittorio Dassi, Italy, Circa 1950

By Vittorio Dassi

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian credenza made of hand crafted lacquered palisanderwood with four drawers and a glass top, designed by Vittorio Dassi in good condition. The storage piece is ideal as a traditional sideboard...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Glass, Palisander

Cork Sideboard / Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c. 1950s, Signed

$4,400Sale Price|35% Off

H 32.5 in W 71.5 in D 21 in

Cork Sideboard / Dresser by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, c. 1950s, Signed

By Johnson Furniture Company, Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This restored Paul T. Frankl for Johnson Furniture sideboard cabinet or dresser, circa 1950s, features beautiful refinished Mahogany and cork with brass x-shaped pulls and is signed ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak Credenza 1940s

$8,607

H 44.89 in W 106.3 in D 23.23 in

Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak Credenza 1940s

Located in Baambrugge, NL

Mid 20th Century Spanish Oak credenza from the 1940s. Stunning solid oak sideboard with typical arched doors and large wrought iron hinges. With w...

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1940s Spanish Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Wrought Iron

Previously Available Items

John Stuart Signed Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar

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H 28.5 in W 77.5 in D 20 in

John Stuart Signed Mid-Century Modern Credenza Sideboard Buffet Server Bar

By John Stuart

Located in West Hartford, CT

Luxurious and iconic John Stuart midcentury long walnut credenza/sideboard/buffet/server that features the coveted diamond pattern on front doors. Two center door open tambour style ...

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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza in Walnut, Cane, and Brass

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H 32 in W 78 in D 19 in

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Sideboard Credenza in Walnut, Cane, and Brass

By John Stuart

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern sideboard, credenza, or bar cabinet. By John Stuart. USA, Circa 1960s. Walnut, with caned panels and brass accents. Measures: 78"W x 19"D x ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid Century John Stuart Server with Hairpin Legs

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H 30.75 in W 33 in D 19 in

Vintage Mid Century John Stuart Server with Hairpin Legs

By John Stuart

Located in Doylestown, PA

Gorgeous 1960's John Stuart walnut server on hairpin legs. Cabinetry is comprised of four tray dividers and two shelves providing ample space and organization for serving pieces. Doo...

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1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza

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H 31 in W 72 in

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut and Burl Wood Sideboard Credenza

By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous mid-century modern sideboard, credenza, or bar server By John Stuart for Mount Airy USA, 1950s Black walnut, with burled walnut drawer fronts. Measures: 72"W x...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Walnut, Burl

John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut 3 Door Sideboard Credenza

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H 32 in W 52 in L 32 in

John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut 3 Door Sideboard Credenza

By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Stuart For Mount Airy Janus Collection mid century walnut 3 door sideboard credenza This credenza measures: 52 wide x 19 deep x 32 i...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut Long Sideboard Credenza

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H 32 in W 72 in D 19 in

John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection MCM Walnut Long Sideboard Credenza

By John Stuart, Mount Airy Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection mid century walnut long sideboard Credenza This credenza measures: 72 wide x 19 deep x 32 inches w...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Paul Frankl Cork and Ebonized Sideboard and Hutch for Johnson Furniture

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H 71.75 in W 48 in D 23 in

Paul Frankl Cork and Ebonized Sideboard and Hutch for Johnson Furniture

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart, Johnson Furniture Company

Located in Culver City, CA

These pieces are absolutely stunning! Professionally restored, this Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, distributed by John Stuart sideboard cabinet with matching hutch...

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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Mahogany

Ebonized Walnut Ten-Drawer Dresser with Brass "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

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H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 22 in

Ebonized Walnut Ten-Drawer Dresser with Brass "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company circa 1950. The chest is a first-rate example of Frankl's midcentury work, which was influ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Brass

John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Restored

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H 29.88 in W 80 in D 20 in

John Kapel for Glenn of California Walnut Sideboard or Bar Cabinet, Restored

By John Kapel, John Stuart, Glenn of California

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Mid-Century Modern walnut sideboard credenza or bar cabinet Designed by John Kapel for Glenn of California and retailed by John Stuart USA, 1960s Walnut and e...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Ebonized Walnut Ten-Drawer Dresser with Brass "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

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H 32.5 in W 72.5 in D 22 in

Ebonized Walnut Ten-Drawer Dresser with Brass "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated high chest was designed by Paul Frankl for the Johnson Furniture Company circa 1950. The chest is a first-rate example of Frankl's midcentury work, which was influ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by John Stuart

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H 30.25 in W 78 in

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Credenza by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern credenza by John Stuart features a crotch walnut surround and vinyl covered drawer and door fronts with aluminum trim and handles. The bottom cabinets are 18 W x 1...

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Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Aluminum

Stunning Modernist Rosewood Dresser by Milo Baughman for John Stewart

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H 30 in W 75 in D 19.5 in

Stunning Modernist Rosewood Dresser by Milo Baughman for John Stewart

By Milo Baughman, John Stuart

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning modernist rosewood dresser by Milo Baughman for John Stewart, amazing figured rosewood and black lacquer with chrome trim front, nine generous si...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Sideboards

Materials

Chrome

John Stuart sideboards for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart sideboards 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 sideboards, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sideboards 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 sideboards by Johnson Furniture Company, Bert England, and Glenn of California. Prices for John Stuart sideboards can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,600 and can go as high as $19,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,400.