John Stuart Side Tables

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, Side Tables, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$4,800 / set

John Stuart, Side Tables, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

By John Stuart

Located in High Point, NC

A pair of walnut and brass side tables or nightstands produced by John Stuart, USA, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 22.25"H x 28.0"W x 23.0"D All items ship from High Point,...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of John Stuart Wooden Single Drawer Two-Tier End / Side Tables

$8,500 / set

Pair of John Stuart Wooden Single Drawer Two-Tier End / Side Tables

By John Stuart

Located in Queens, NY

PAIR of American Mid-Century rectangular wooden end / side tables with a single drawer and lower stretcher shelf. (JOHN STUART)(PRICED AS PAIR)

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

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Wood

Magnificent Pair John Stuart Faux Bamboo End/Side Table Chinoiserie

$3,080Sale Price|20% Off

Magnificent Pair John Stuart Faux Bamboo End/Side Table Chinoiserie

By John Stuart

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Magnificent pair of burl top Chinoiserie faux bamboo end tables. These tables are in wonderful vintage condition with only light signs of age. They measure 25" T x 32" W x 25.25" D.

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1970s American Chinoiserie Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Pr. Cork Top Side Tables by Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture John Stuart c. 1940s

$3,040Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pr. Cork Top Side Tables by Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture John Stuart c. 1940s

By John Stuart, Paul Frankl

Located in New York, NY

Chic pair of cork top side, or end tables, designed by Paul Frankl, made by Johnson Furniture, retailed by John Stuart circa 1940's. The tables feature thick rectangular cork tops, w...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency John Stuart Side Tables

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Brass

Neoclassical Style Pedestal End Tables by John Stuart

$3,400 / set

Neoclassical Style Pedestal End Tables by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Ionic column Burl and Walnut pedestal tables in the Neoclassical style with 1/2" glass tops by John Stuart; circa 1960's. Each table bears the black metal John Stuart tag....

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Mid-20th Century American Neoclassical John Stuart Side Tables

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Glass, Walnut, Burl

Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull

$9,000 / set

Pair John Stuart Refinished 3 Drawer Bachelor Chests Dressers W/ Long Brass Pull

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair John Stuart refinished 3 drawer bachelor chests dressers w/ long brass pulls.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Burl Wood Brass Round Pulls Two Drawers Stand

$2,800

John Stuart Burl Wood Brass Round Pulls Two Drawers Stand

By John Stuart, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern two drawers end table nightstand small chest of drawers. Beautiful vivid grain burl walnut wood.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

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Walnut

John Stuart Abonized Walnut Base Copper Top Rectangular Side End Table Stand

$2,200

John Stuart Abonized Walnut Base Copper Top Rectangular Side End Table Stand

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

John Stuart ebonized mid century modern side table with copper top.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

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Copper

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops

$4,200 / set

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops

By John Stuart, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Attributed to the Iconic designer, T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings and manufactured and retailed by John Stuart, this pair of side, end or lamps tables have all the glamours touches of the Am...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$2,730Sale Price|35% Off

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two tables are...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint

$3,800

Walnut Two Doors Bottom Compartment One Drawer End Table Night Stand Mint

By Johnson Furniture Company, John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Walnut two doors bottom compartment one drawer end table night stand cabinet mint.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Carved Column Side Tables After T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings - A Pair

$3,850 / set

John Stuart Carved Column Side Tables After T. H. Robsjohn Gibbings - A Pair

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exquisite pair of side tables by John Stuart Inc. perfectly embodies the Neoclassical revival aesthetic famously championed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings. Featuring masterfully carv...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency John Stuart Side Tables

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Glass, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

$2,730Sale Price|35% Off

Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant, Mid-Century Modern, dark teak, side table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen sold by John Stuart features sleigh legs that are interesting from all angles. Two table...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Teak

John Stuart Nightstands

$2,200 / set

John Stuart Nightstands

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Walnut grain with chrome trimming. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Brass Acid Etched Side Table

$2,500

John Stuart Brass Acid Etched Side Table

By John Stuart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Square side table with acid etched brass top and walnut frame for John Stuart, c.1960s, USA. This side table features an open square base and four legs. The unique metal top showcase...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Walnut Tiny Circular Walnut Side Table 1950s Austria

$3,471

H 17.72 in Dm 13 in

Mid Century Modern Walnut Tiny Circular Walnut Side Table 1950s Austria

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid-Century Modern vintage tiny side table or flower stand from walnut and solid beech in smoothly brown color 1950s Austria. A charming side table or flower stand with three (3) fee...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

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Walnut

Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table

$1,600

H 28 in W 21 in D 17 in

Mahogany Single Drawer Side Table

Located in Woodbury, CT

Constructed of solid mahogany, this little side table could find a home just about anywhere-bedside, next to a sofa or wing chair, as a catch-all for keys and gloves in a side hall-a...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian John Stuart Side Tables

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Mahogany

Expertly Restored - Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Table for Johnson Furniture

$2,895

H 16 in W 18 in D 18 in

Expertly Restored - Paul Frankl Cork Top Side Table for Johnson Furniture

By Johnson Furniture Co., Paul Frankl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of John Stuart Neoclassical Nightstands End Tables

$3,200 / set

H 26 in W 22 in D 16 in

Pair of John Stuart Neoclassical Nightstands End Tables

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern end tables by John Stuart. Dark walnut finish. Solid Brass Pulls. One drawer stands with shelves.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Twelve Drawer Dresser

$3,700

H 31.5 in W 72.5 in D 19 in

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 Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Vintage Walnut Brass Coffee Table Side Table 1950s Vienna

$3,766

H 21.86 in W 43.31 in D 24.81 in

Mid Century Modern Vintage Walnut Brass Coffee Table Side Table 1950s Vienna

Located in Vienna, AT

Mid Century Modern vintage coffee table bean like. designed and made in Vienna, circa 1950. A charming coffee table or side table from pressboard and walnut veneers. The solid walnut...

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern End Table by John Stuart

$750

H 20 in Dm 24 in

Mid-Century Modern End Table by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This beautiful vintage modern end table was designed by John Stuart. Sleek design has a round top with wood grain running in different directions. The unique ebonized frame features ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Vintage Side Table 1950s

$470

H 30.71 in W 25.99 in D 16.93 in

Vintage Side Table 1950s

Located in Čelinac, BA

Vintage Side Table 1950s

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Wood

John Stuart Grand Rapids Faux Goatskin Dresser

$3,250

H 31 in W 75 in D 20 in

John Stuart Grand Rapids Faux Goatskin Dresser

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Vintage John Stuart six-drawer dresser with brass pulls, rounded sides and faux goatskin finish. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Goatskin

Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Rosewood, Chrome, John Stuart, 1960s

$4,950

H 30.5 in W 75 in D 19.25 in

Milo Baughman, Mid-Century Modern Dresser, Rosewood, Chrome, John Stuart, 1960s

By John Stuart, Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Rosewood Dresser for John Stuart, Chrome Accent Fully refinished American mid-century dresser designed by Milo Baughman for John Stuart...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

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Chrome

Bakelite, Brass and Iron 1950s Side Tables

$7,532 / set

H 22.84 in W 47.25 in D 23.63 in

Bakelite, Brass and Iron 1950s Side Tables

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

Chic set of three low tables with tubular iron bases, laquered in black paint and ending in brass sabots. The tabletops are black bakelite, with brass surrounds. Heavy, very nice ...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

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Brass, Iron

Louis XVI Black Matte Painted Dresser / Cabinet, Refinished, Brass Pulls

$2,950

H 32.75 in W 62 in D 20 in

Louis XVI Black Matte Painted Dresser / Cabinet, Refinished, Brass Pulls

Located in Manhasset, NY

Louis XVI Black Matte Painted Dresser / Cabinet, Refinished, Brass Pulls Ebony painted dresser or sideboard in the Louise XVI style having tight dove...

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Early 2000s American Louis XVI John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Previously Available Items

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Collapsible Serving Cart

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H 26 in W 23.5 in D 16 in

Newly Refinished - Mid-Century Danish Modern Collapsible Serving Cart

By John Stuart

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Condition: Expertly Refinished With over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage design...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt

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H 17 in Dm 51 in

Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt

By France & Daverkosen, John Stuart, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six 'crescent-form' Model 523 side tables designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France and Daverkosen (ca. 1953, Denmark - early edition pre-France & Son which...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

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Brass

Pair of John Stuart American Mid-Century Walnut Dowel Leg Open Design End / Side

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H 20 in W 19 in D 22 in

Pair of John Stuart American Mid-Century Walnut Dowel Leg Open Design End / Side

By John Stuart

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of American mid-century walnut end / side tables with dowel legs supporting an open design structure with a rectangular table top, single drawer, and lower stretcher shelf. (Joh...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Side Table John Stuart

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H 18 in Dm 11.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Turned Wood Side Table John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

John Stuart Pedestal table of turned assembled solid wood. Turned wood Side table having a polished black finished top. Great looking profile table by a high quality American maker o...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Tables or Nightstands

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H 19 in W 22 in D 22 in

Elegant Pair of Mid-Century Modern Teak Side Tables or Nightstands

By John Stuart, France & Søn

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Elegant matching pair of Mid-Century Modern teak side tables or nightstands by France & Son. High Quality construction Teak side tables or nightstands.Solid teak and Brass screws - b...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern End Tables by John Stuart

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H 23 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of Walnut Mid-Century Modern End Tables by John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of elegant, tiered walnut end tables by John Stuart feature floating tops with contrasting striped detail. The bottom tier is 8.5 inches height.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, Newly Refinished

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H 22.13 in W 22 in D 21 in

John Stuart Mid-Century Modern Walnut Nightstand, Newly Refinished

By John Stuart

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern nightstand or occasional side table By John Stuart USA, circa 1960s Book-matched walnut, with original brass hardware and brass-capped feet. ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Janus Collection Mahogany Bedside or Side Table

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H 26.5 in W 26 in D 17.5 in

John Stuart Janus Collection Mahogany Bedside or Side Table

By John Stuart, John Stuart Inc.

Located in Southampton, NJ

A beautiful, tall mahogany side table with single drawer having brass pulls manufactured by John Stuart for their Janus collection. Outstanding overall condition inside and out.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Midcentury John Stuart Walnut Nightstands, a Pair

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H 23 in W 28 in D 20 in

Midcentury John Stuart Walnut Nightstands, a Pair

By John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

An handsome pair of midcentury nightstands or end tables by John Stuart, crafted from walnut wood. These nightstands have a simple design characterized by smooth lines. Their very mi...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Brass

Pair of Marble-Top Columns Arches Shape One-Drawer End Side Tables Nightstands

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H 23 in W 28 in D 19 in

Pair of Marble-Top Columns Arches Shape One-Drawer End Side Tables Nightstands

By John Stuart

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern decorative fruitwood stands end tables or nightstands by John Stuart.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Marble

Pair of Nightstands in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

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H 24 in W 24 in D 17 in

Pair of Nightstands in Ebonized Walnut with Nickel "X" Fittings by Paul Frankl

By Paul Frankl, John Stuart

Located in New York, NY

This elegant pair of Mid-Century Modern night stands were designed by the celebrated 20th century designer Paul Frankl and handcrafted in the United States for John Stuart Inc., circ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Nickel

John Stuart Teak End Tables

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H 25.5 in W 19.5 in D 14.13 in

John Stuart Teak End Tables

By John Stuart

Located in New Windsor, NY

Pair of John Stuart teak nightstands or end tables. Single drawer on four tapered legs, circa 1960-1965.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage John Stuart Side Tables

Materials

Teak

John Stuart side tables for sale on 1stDibs.

John Stuart side tables 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 side tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original side tables 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 side tables by Warren Platner, Milo Baughman, and George Nelson. Prices for John Stuart side tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $420 and can go as high as $12,800, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,825.