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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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.
Copper
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,...
Brass
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...
Glass, Wood
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.
Brass
T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Attribution John Stuart Pair Side End Tables Leather Tops
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Stuart
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...
Leather, Mahogany
John Stuart Burl Wood Brass Round Pulls Two Drawers Stand
By Milo Baughman, John Stuart
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern two drawers end table nightstand small chest of drawers. Beautiful vivid grain burl walnut wood.
Walnut
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.
Walnut
Pr. Cork Top Side Tables by Paul Frankl Johnson Furniture John Stuart c. 1940s
By Paul Frankl, John Stuart
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...
Brass
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.
Walnut
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....
Glass, Walnut, Burl
Mid-Century End Tables by John Stuart, Wooden, Two-Tier Design, USA
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)
Wood
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...
Teak
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...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Side Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
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...
Teak
H 48.5 in W 32 in D 20 in
Pair of Renzo Rutili for John Stuart Five-Drawer Chests
By Renzo Rutili
Located in New York, NY
We are offering a matched pair of five-drawer chests designed by Renzo Rutili, for John Stuart. It is unusual and difficult to find a pair of High Boy form chests, however we are willing to separate and sell individually if you only need one. Dark mahogany case, burl drawer fronts. Nice deep drawers, deepest one 10". (bottom drawer). These chests show cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age, but are structurally sound. Usable as is, or could be refinished to perfection if you prefer. Hollywood Regency, Asia Modern, Art Deco style design, high quality construction, good vintage condition. We are also offering the matching bachelors chest...
Burl, Mahogany
H 15.5 in W 17.25 in D 17.25 in
John Keal Square Reverse Painted Glass and Walnut End / Side Tables
By Brown Saltman, John Keal
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century square end / side tables with reverse painted glass tops mounted in a walnut frame, supported by a smaller square walnut pedestal base. (JOHN KEAL FOR BR...
Wood, Walnut
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...
Walnut
H 22 in W 32 in D 32 in
Splayed Leg End Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Atlanta, GA
Splayed leg end table, designed by T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. Sculptural splayed leg form and beautiful grainin...
Wood
H 20 in W 30 in D 18 in
Pair Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb End Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb end tables. Refinished.
Walnut, Lacquer
H 24.81 in W 18.51 in D 14.18 in
Pair of Italian Art Deco Night Stands Bed Side Tables in Burl Walnut
Located in Carimate, Como
Elegant and refined pair of Italian 1940s Art Deco bedside tables with great design shape and detail of every part and beautiful decors with the burl wood veneer and brass handles in...
Brass
H 18 in W 17.75 in D 11.75 in
Solid Walnut Rectangular Side Tables, a Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair solid walnut rectangular side tables. Measure 17.75" in width x 11.75" in depth x 18" in height. Very good vintage condition.
Hardwood
H 16.25 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair Paul Evans Cityscape Night Stands, Burl and Brass with Drawers, Signed
By Paul Evans, Directional
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine pair of burl and brass Cityscape night stands / nightstands designed by Paul Evans for Directional, 1970s. Both have two drawers that function perfectly. Clusters of li...
Brass
H 25.6 in W 24.02 in D 13.39 in
Italian Midcentury Art Deco Night Stands Bedside Tables Wood Brass & Glass
Located in Carimate, Como
Very elegant and refined Italian 1950s Mid-Century Modern pair of bed side night stands tables in walnut veneer wood with front flip door and dem...
Brass
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 ...
Brass, Iron
H 26 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Pair John Stuart 3 Drawer Night Stands Mid Century Modern Style of Paul Frankl
By John Stuart, Paul Frankl
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Pair three drawer night stands by John Stuart. Refinished in off white lacquer. Antiqued brass finish ch...
Mahogany, Lacquer
H 22 in W 24 in D 16 in
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands or End Tables in Walnut Wood
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of walnut nightstands by TH Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, with sculptural solid wood pulls and softly rounded detailing throughout. The case is defined by clean lines and sub...
Walnut
H 25.25 in W 21 in D 15 in
John Stuart for Mount Airy Janus Collection Walnut Nightstand / Side Table
By Mount Airy Furniture Company, John Stuart
Located in San Carlos, CA
A walnut nightstand from the Janus Collection, designed by John Stuart for Mount Airy Furniture Company, North Carolina, circa 1960s. The form is clean and architecturally considered...
Walnut
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...
Brass
Danish Teak and Brass "Pinwheel" Segmented Coffee Table by Peter Hvidt
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, France & Daverkosen
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...
Brass
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...
Wood, Walnut
H 25 in W 32 in D 25.25 in
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.
Walnut, Burl
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...
Wood
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...
Teak
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.
Walnut
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. ...
Brass
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.
Brass
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...
Brass
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.
Marble