John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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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

Vintage teak Bar Cart for John Stuart

$1,410

Vintage teak Bar Cart for John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Beautiful teak bar cart with brass details. this 2 tiered bar cart has the original wheels. it's lightweight and minimal design looks great in many settings.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by John Stuart, Cherry & Brass, 1960s

$1,395

Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart by John Stuart, Cherry & Brass, 1960s

By John Stuart

Located in Southampton, NJ

Solid Cherry two tier drop leaf tea trolly / bar cart with two dovetail drawers on casters by John Stewart. A very sweet, practical & Transitional design suitable for any setting. Di...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Mid-Century Mahogany Wood and Brass Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1960s

$2,090

H 30.32 in W 36.23 in D 18.9 in

Mid-Century Mahogany Wood and Brass Italian Serving Bar Cart, 1960s

Located in Roma, IT

Unique mid-century bar cart in mahogany wood and brass. This fantastic item was designed in Italy during the 1960s. This magnificent bar cart is amazing because of the shape of th...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart 1960’s by Arrebo Mobler

$3,650

H 28 in W 31 in D 17.25 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Bar Cart 1960’s by Arrebo Mobler

By Arrebo Mobler

Located in North York, ON

This Danish Mid-Century Modern bar cart, crafted by Arrebo Mobler in the 1960’s, embodies sleek Scandinavian design and refined functionality. Constructed from warm teak and rosewood...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Rosewood, Teak

1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark

$775

H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 18 in

1960s Danish Modern Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart by BRDR FURBO Denmark

By BRDR Furbo

Located in Monrovia, CA

Mid Century Danish Modern teak bar cart by BRDR FURBO Made in Spøttrup Denmark, Tea Trolley. 1960s Danish Teak Bar Cart, Bar Trolley, Tea Cart. Made In Denmark. Note, Minor Wear Is Photographed. Marked Under Bottom Of Cart Is Original Labels. Made in Denmark by BRDR FURBO. Beautiful Danish Teak Cart...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart with Secret Compartment

$1,250

H 24 in W 29.25 in D 16 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart with Secret Compartment

Located in New York, NY

Crafted of solid teak, with original castors in good working condition, the upper tray is removable for serving, while the fixed lower shelf is designed to hold bottles, decanters an...

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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Teak

Vintage Teak Bar Cart by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, Circa 1950

$1,194Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.96 in W 27.96 in D 19.69 in

Vintage Teak Bar Cart by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, Circa 1950

By Fratelli Reguitti

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

Vintage Teak Bar Cart by Fratelli Reguitti, Italy, Circa 1950 Vintage Teak Bar Cart, designed by Fratelli Reguitti in the 1950s, crafted with a solid teak wood structure, it feature...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Vintage Chrome Bar Cart

$2,800

H 28.5 in W 33 in D 17.5 in

Vintage Chrome Bar Cart

Located in Bantam, CT

Finish - Chrome - Smoked Grey Glass Dimensions 33”W x 17.5”D x 28.5”H Product must be White Glove D...

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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart

$3,780

H 32 in W 32.5 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century Modern Brass & Glass Bar Cart makes the perfect addition to your entertaining room! Set on spoked wheels on one end and roller wheels on the other, it is easily moved to ...

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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

French Mid Century Modern Brass Bar Cart

$1,980

H 31 in W 30.5 in D 19.25 in

French Mid Century Modern Brass Bar Cart

Located in Buchanan, NY

This elegant French brass and glass bar cart from the 1950s features a brass frame with a stylized bamboo motif. It is supported on large rubberized wheels on the front and smaller o...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

John Widdicomb Bar Cart / Server with Expanding Top

$2,900

H 30 in W 40 in D 19 in

John Widdicomb Bar Cart / Server with Expanding Top

By John Widdicomb

Located in Highland, IN

This striking John Widdicomb bar cart or serving cart has several great features: a terrific graphic quality with a dynamic composition of clear and...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Walnut

Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design

$7,653 / item

H 29.53 in W 39.38 in D 21.26 in

Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design

Located in Geneve, CH

Trink Teak Bar Cart by Kann Design Dimensions: D 54 x W 100 x H 75 cm. Materials: Steel frame, teak solid wood, wood veneer, rubber wheel, aluminium. With the Trink bar cart, the tw...

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2010s French Post-Modern John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1970s

$2,149

H 29.93 in W 16.93 in D 32.68 in

Mid-Century Modern Italian Brass Bar Cart, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Midcentury brass bar cart, circa 1970s. It is versatile in size and can be used as a bar or serving cart or as an additional storage space in an office. It has four bottle holders at...

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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

Italian Vintage Lucite Bar Cart

$1,337Sale Price|30% Off

H 32.29 in W 31.11 in D 16.93 in

Italian Vintage Lucite Bar Cart

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

A two tiered bar cart in in lucite/plexiglass with shelves in glass. In very good condition and very stabile. It also is easy to move with the castors working very well. Very nice co...

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20th Century Italian Modern John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Glass, Lucite, Plexiglass

Previously Available Items

John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century

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H 25.7 in W 27.5 in D 16.25 in

John Stuart Black Lacquer Brass Bar Cart Denmark Original Finish Mid Century

By John Stuart, Poul Hundevad

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A sturdy John Stuart bar cart marked with the John Stuart button and stamped "Made in Denmark" under the lower shelf. Original black lacquer finis...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Brass

John Stuart 1950s Collapsible Bar/Drinks Cart with Removable trays

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H 26 in W 23.5 in D 16 in

John Stuart 1950s Collapsible Bar/Drinks Cart with Removable trays

By John Stuart

Located in San Francisco, CA

fitted with two removable bentwood trays supported by a collapsible frame raised on circular supports ending in casters; maker's label adhered to inside of frame 'John Stuart, Inc, N...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

Danish Modern Style Walnut Janus Bar Cart

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H 32.75 in W 50 in L 32.75 in

Danish Modern Style Walnut Janus Bar Cart

By John Stuart

Located in Atlanta, GA

Danish modern style walnut bar cart, part of the "Janus" line, designed for John Stuart, NYC, American, circa 1960s. It is an ingenious design that has a small footprint then opens t...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Wood, Walnut

Glenn of California Bar Cart in Walnut and White Laminate for John Stuart

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H 29.75 in W 43.75 in D 20 in

Glenn of California Bar Cart in Walnut and White Laminate for John Stuart

By John Stuart, John Kapel, Glenn of California

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A 1950s American bar cart manufactured by Glenn of California and sold by New York-based retailer John Stuart. The cart has a dark frame of highly figured walnut wood and a white la...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Walnut

Rosewood Danish Modern Cart

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H 29 in W 36 in D 20 in

Rosewood Danish Modern Cart

By John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

Expandable black laminate top, rosewood cart with tambour doors. Great Bar, Serving Cart, marked John Stuart. Measuring width when extended 55".

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Rosewood

Folding Serving Cart with removable Trays By John Stuart

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H 28 in W 23.5 in D 16.25 in

Folding Serving Cart with removable Trays By John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

Each bent plywood tray is removable for serving , the cart will fold down for easy storage. Clever and useful modernist design, probably American made in the Danish style.

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1950s American Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Wood

John Stuart 1950s Danish Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Server

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H 30.5 in W 34 in D 18 in

John Stuart 1950s Danish Drop-Leaf Rolling Bar Server

By John Stuart

Located in Miami, FL

REDUCED FROM $1,500....A John Stuart Danish import, this walnut server or bar has a white laminate top with drop leaf ends, a centre drawer and an inset glass stretcher shelf near th...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

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Laminate, Walnut

Vintage Modern Bar Cart By Bert England for Johnson Furniture

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H 31 in W 42 in D 18 in

Vintage Modern Bar Cart By Bert England for Johnson Furniture

By John Stuart, Bert England, Johnson Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The essence of mid-century modern furniture...the bar cart. A splendid example by designer Bert England. "Patchwork" style double door front with brass ring pulls. Bi-fold walnut top...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Carts and Bar Carts

John Stuart carts and bar carts for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart carts and bar carts are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. Many of the original carts and bar carts by John Stuart were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 1950s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider carts and bar carts by Paul McCobb, Edward Wormley, and Dunbar. Prices for John Stuart carts and bar carts can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,250 and can go as high as $5,250, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,250.