In the Widdicomb family, furniture ran in the blood. Furniture maker George Widdicomb emigrated from England to the United States in 1845, eventually setting up a cabinet shop in Syracuse, New York, before moving west to Grand Rapids, Michigan. There, he opened a shop with his four sons, including John Widdicomb, whose name would help carry the family legacy into the 20th century.
A wealth of pine and oak forests rendered Grand Rapids a logging center during the 1800s, and it eventually gained recognition for its furniture industry. The city became a destination for furniture makers who hailed from across the United States and beyond. The Widdicomb shop in Grand Rapids prospered, as the patriarch’s formal English training allowed him to produce pieces with superior craftsmanship compared to those of his competitors. Although the Civil War halted business and took the life of one of the Widdicomb brothers, the family’s survivors would start anew as Widdicomb Brothers and Richards, soon renamed the Widdicomb Furniture Company.
John Widdicomb, however, split from the family business in 1897 to create the John Widdicomb Company, where he would go on to focus on Louis XV- and French Provincial-style furnishings. Chairs made in these styles have distinct characteristics, such as floral motifs carved in the frames and gently angled backrests. John's company also remained a family affair: The founder’s son, Harry, assumed control of the company when his father died in 1910, while John's nephew Ralph Widdicombe — who retained the English spelling of his last name and joined the John Widdicomb Company at its start — designed every single piece of the offerings at his uncle's manufacturing outfit until he retired in 1951. Ralph was an internationally distinguished furniture designer whose modern mahogany bedroom suite won first prize at the Paris Exposition in 1900.
The original iteration of Widdicomb, which was helmed by John's older brother William while John ran his own brand, had shifted from making period revival styles of furniture, such as Georgian and Chippendale, to manufacturing modern pieces in the late 1920s. Admirers of mid-century modern furnishings likely recognize Widdicomb for the partnerships with iconic designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Mario Buatta. In 1959, master woodworker George Nakashima created his Origins collection for Widdicomb when the firm merged with Mueller Furniture Corporation and was known, for around 10 years, as Widdicomb-Mueller. Origins, a revered Shaker-influenced group of nightstands, upholstered lounge chairs, dining-room tables and more, saw Nakashima working with woods like Carpathian elm and laurel in his Pennsylvania studio.
Eventually, the two Widdicomb companies would combine in 1970, operating under the name John Widdicomb Co.
In 2002, the business closed after more than a century of operations, and its assets were acquired by Stickley Furniture. Interestingly, it was not the first time Widdicomb and Stickley overlapped: In the final years of the 19th century, the companies opened a shared storehouse in London, while John Widdicomb and Albert Stickley would travel Europe together for the purposes of research.
Today, Stickley continues to produce John Widdicomb Company furniture, including French, Italian, English and Russian reproductions, as well as modern works from the first half of the 20th century.
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Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very Fine John Widdicomb Lacquer Painted Decorated Console Sofa Table MINT
Lacquer
John Widdicomb, Coffee Table, Wood, Marble, USA, 1950s
By John Widdicomb
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and marble coffee table produced by John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, c. 1950s. Wear consistent with age and moderate use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 13.15"H x ...
Marble
John Widdicomb French Regency Louis XVI Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Bexley Heath, John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Regency Louis XVI or Neoclassical style extension dining table By John Widdicomb for Bexley Heath USA, Late 20th Century Gorgeous banded mahogany, with ebony str...
Ebony, Mahogany
John Widdicomb Walnut Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern boat-shaped double pedestal extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, 1950s Stunn...
Walnut
Louis XV Style Black Ebonized Brass Mounted Leather Top Desk By John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 29 in W: 53 1/4 in D: 25 1/2 in A stunning Louis XV-style black ebonized and brass-mounted three-drawer desk by John Widdicomb, exuding timeless elegance and superio...
Brass
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Faux Tortoiseshell Chinoiserie Dining Table w...
Wood, Lacquer
Pair Widdicomb Bleached Walnut & Cane Single Drawer End Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Widdicomb bleached walnut and cane two-tier, single drawer end tables. Sleek and simple design with a floating drawer cabinet with a parquetry bordered...
Metal
John Widdicomb Georgian Banded Mahogany Double Pedestal Extension Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Georgian or Regency style double pedestal extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1980s Beautiful book-matched mahogany, with burl wood banding, and bra...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Faux Tortoise & Brass Parsons Side Tables - Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century modern faux tortoise side tables by John Widdicomb. They have brass inset tops. They are marked and in very good condition. My shipping is running two...
Brass
John Widdicomb Italian Provincial Parquetry Top Two-Tier Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial style two-tier coffee or cocktail table By John Widdicomb USA, Late 20th Century Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood parquetry, and brass sabots. Measur...
Brass
1940's Traditional 4 Leaf "Hide Away" Collapsible Dining Table by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Opa Locka, FL
Superb 1940's Traditional style "Hide Away" Collapsible Dining Table by John Widdicomb. This table when "closed" is a Console/ Accent Table with fold down sides. When desired this ta...
Wood
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Dining Table, Refinished
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern burled olive wood Parsons extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 64"W x 42"D x 29"H. Extends up to 104"W with two 20...
Burl
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie coffee table or cocktail table By Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1980s Faux tortoise shell finish, with carved Asian floral mo...
Glass, Wood
John Widdicomb Italian Provincial Parquetry Top Two-Tier Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Italian Provincial style two-tier coffee or cocktail table By John Widdicomb USA, late 20th century Mahogany, with inlaid satinwood parquetry and brass sabots. ...
Brass
French Empire Style Two Tier Console Table by John Widdicomb with Brass Mounts
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Dimensions - H: 34 in W: 44 in D: 20 1/2 in Elevate your interior with this exceptional 20th-century French Empire style two-tier console table or server by the renowned American ...
Brass
$3,000Sale Price|20% Off
Stunning John Widdicomb Parquet Inlay Country French Provincial Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning John Widdicomb French Provincial parquet top dining table made in Grand Rapids Michigan. Curved corners with fantastic inlayed criss cross pattern parquet table top...
Walnut
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Wonderful Brass Widdicomb Mastercraft Square Coffee Table Mid Century Modern
By Mastercraft, John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful John Widdicomb square brass coffee table. We love the sleek modern design with the beveled glass top. This piece measures 17.25” t x 40” w x 40” d.
Brass
John Widdicomb MCM Campaign Style 3 Piece Burlwood Dresser and Vanity Set
By John Widdicomb
Located in Franklin Park, IL
John Widdicomb mid century campaign style 3 piece burlwood dresser and vanity set Each of the two cabinets in this set is 36 wide x 19 deep x 30.5 in...
Brass
John Widdicomb Neoclassical Mahogany Guéridon Pedestal Table With Gilt Ram Heads
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional ornate Regency or Neoclassical style guéridon, pedestal table, or plant stand By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1980s Gorgeous mahogany, with carved gilt wood swags and ...
Mahogany, Giltwood
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
Mid Century Widdicomb Burl Wood Two Door One Drawer End Table Nightstand Mint!
By John Widdicomb, Edward Wormley
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb burl wood two door one drawer end table night stand mint!
Brass
Midcentury Light Walnut Drop Leaf Expandable Dining Table, Three Leafs Boards
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb mid century modern dining table with beautiful glow light walnut finish. Completely folded me...
Walnut
Widdicomb Faux Finish 3 Drawer Long Sofa Console Table Credenza W/ Shelf Mint!
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb Faux Finish 3 Drawer Long Sofa Console Table Credenza Shelf MINT!
Walnut
Mario Buatta for John Widdicomb Regency Style Ebonized End Table
By John Widdicomb, Mario Buatta
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Beautiful eye-catching Regency style end table with paint decorated top and ebonized apron and legs with gilt rings, splayed feet, and brass reverse "C" stretchers, designed by Mario...
Wood
John Widdicomb Louis XV Style Fruitwood and Marble Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
A John Widdicomb Mid-Century Louis XV style Fruitwood and Marble top Side Table with Single drawer. Measures 19.75 " in width, 14" in depth and 28.5" in height. Lower tier clearance...
Fruitwood
Floating Walnut Top Travertine Insert Tapered legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Floating Walnut Top Travertine Insert Tapered legs Rectangle Coffee Table MINT!
Travertine
Gorgeous Restored Pair of Mediterranean Treasure Chests by Widdicomb, circa 1965
By John Widdicomb
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent small chests are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation ready. A fabulous pair of restored three-drawer small Treasure chests...
Mahogany
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very sleek vintage 1970s coffee table made by John Widdicomb.
Metal
John Widdicomb Natural and Bleached Macassar Ebony and Walnut Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, Bexley Heath
Located in Chicago, IL
Bexley Heath for John Widdicomb parquetry top petite coffee table. Offset walnut plank legs, bleached and natural Macassar ebony top in geometric checker board pattern.
Macassar, Walnut, Wood
John Widdicomb Bar Cart by Dale Ford with Expanding Top
By Dale Ford, John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This striking John Widdicomb bar cart or serving cart has several great features: a terrific graphic quality with a dynamic composition of clear and...
Walnut
Mid Century end table and cabinet door
By John Widdicomb
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Beautiful John Widdicomb mid-century walnut nightstand or end table. This table is beautifully restored and is sleek and practical.
Walnut
John Widdicomb Modernist Burl Wood Extension Table, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
A Mid-Century Modern burled olive or elm wood Parsons extension dining table By John Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, Circa 1970s, metal tag on verso. This wonderful and extre...
Elm, Olive
John Widdicomb Brass Patinaed Top End Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinaed Console Side End Table. A Table Faux Bronzed frame with Brass Patinaed inset top. Simple elegant parsons style table wi...
Brass
John Widdicomb Marble and Walnut Coffee Table Robsjohn Gibbings Style
By John Widdicomb
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Crafted with elegant marble and rich walnut, the John Widdicomb Coffee Table brings sophisticated style to any living space. Inspired by the iconic designs of Robsjohn Gibbings, this...
Marble
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Burl Wood Parsons Extension Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern burled olive wood Parsons extension dining table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Measures: 72"W x 45"D x 29.38"H. Extends up to 120"W with two...
Burl
John Widdicomb English Chippendale Carved Mahogany Pedestal Tea Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous English Chippendale style carved mahogany pedestal tea table or occasional side table By John Widdicomb USA, Late 20th Century M...
Mahogany
Round Clove Shape Burl Walnut Dining Conference Table w/ 3 Extension Leaves
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Round clove shape burl walnut dining conference table w/ 3 x 20" extension leaves. Extends to maximum of 108" long.
Burl, Walnut
Mid-Century French Provincial Night Stands / Side Tables John Widdicomb - Pair
By John Widdicomb
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a French Provincial nightstands in an original French blue paint by John Widdicomb. They have the original brass hardware and dovetail construction. The chests are available ...
Wood
W. A. Berkey & J. Widdicomb Oval Mahogany Occasional Serving Table on Wheels
By William A. Berkey Furniture Co., John Widdicomb
Located in Germantown, MD
William A. Berkey (American, 1881-1976) for John Widdicomb oval two tiered occasional table, cart table, serving table. Banded mahogany with tapered column supports and wire mesh sid...
Iron
Asian Modern John Widdicomb Square Lacquered Table with Incised Decoration
By John Widdicomb
Located in Houston, TX
Asian Modern John Widdicomb square lacquered table with incised decoration. This gorgeous low table or end table is lacquered a Chinese burgundy /...
Wood, Lacquer
John Widdicomb Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Cocktail Table, Circa 1970s
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency coffee or cocktail table By John Widdicomb USA, Circa 1970s Brass frame with beveled glass top. Measures: 39" W x 39" ...
Brass
Amoeba Coffee Table by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Coffee table by John Widdicomb c.1960s, USA. This beautiful maple table features an amoeba shaped table top with three slightly splayed dowel legs. Dimensions 54" width x 30" depth ...
Maple
John Widdicomb Rolling Flip Top Server Serving Cart Table
By John Widdicomb, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Nice Mid-Century Modern rolling server cart.
Walnut
Pair of Bert England for Widdicomb Bombe End Tables, 1965
By John Widdicomb, Bert England
Located in Hamburg, PA
A prestigious pair of bombe end tables or side tables designed by Bert England for John Widdicomb. Originally designed for the Orientation Collection c...
Brass
John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Black Lacquered Nightstand or Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modern black lacquered side table or nightstand By John Widdicomb USA, circa 1950s Measures: 21.75" W...
Wood, Lacquer
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
Macassar Ebony Widdicomb Side Table. John Widdicomb side or coffee table. Patchwork design in bleached and ebony macassar with walnut legs. Manufacturer's mark.
Ebony
Impressively Elegant Neoclassical John Widdicomb Console Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very rich mahogany neoclassical style console table beautifully crafted by John Widdicomb, having ebonized front centre drawer with gorgeous brass decoration flanked by two smaller...
Mahogany
Widdicomb 26" Round Gold Gilt Side End Lamp Table Stand Book Matched Veneer MINT
By John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Widdicomb 26" Round Gold Gilt Side End Lamp Table Stand Book Matched Veneer MINT
Satinwood, Walnut
John Widdicomb Walnut Finish Extension Dining Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Miami, FL
1950 Vintage John Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern walnut finish extension table with four leaves. Four leaves each 13.5 inches wide. Max table length is 93.75 inches. Seats eight Peopl...
Walnut
$2,620Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fine Pair of John Widdicomb Brass and Faux Marble Painted French Empire Stands
By John Widdicomb
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Enhance your interior décor with this exquisite Fine Pair of John Widdicomb Brass and Faux Marble Painted French Empire Stands, a perfect blend of ...
Brass
Black Lacquer One Leaf X Base Gibbings Trestle Dining Table by Widdicomb Mint
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, John Widdicomb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black lacquer one leaf x base gibbings trestle dining table by Widdicomb Mint!. one table leaf measuring 20 inches across.
Walnut
$1,960Sale Price / set|30% Off
Pair of Faux Bamboo John Widdicomb End Tables
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pasadena, TX
The Pair of Faux Bamboo John Widdicomb End Tables is a stylish and versatile addition to any living space, embodying a timeless design that enhances both classic and contemporary dec...
Faux Bamboo, Glass
John Widdicomb Patinated Brass Inlay Side Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in New York, NY
Unique & Rare John Widdicomb Faux Bronzed with Brass Patinated side table. A Side Table Faux Bronzed frame with Brass Patinaed top. Simple elegant parsons style table with simulated...
Brass
Wonderful Widdicomb Petite Drop Leaf Dining Table 4 Leaves Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Widdicomb petite drop leaf dining table with 4 leaves. This table is fabulous because of its extra small size when all the leaves are out an...
Maple
$1,400Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely Widdicomb Walnut & Cane Single Drawer End Table Mid-Century Modern
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely Widdicomb walnut and cane two-tier, single-drawer end table. Sleek and simple design with a floating drawer cabinet with a banded bordered top. ...
Cane, Walnut
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...
Walnut
Large Square Hollywood Regency Brass and Glass Coffee Table by Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Chicago, IL
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency style coffee or cocktail table by John Widdicomb. Made in the USA, Circa 1970s. Brass waterfall frame with beveled glass top. Me...
Brass
John Widdicomb Wm a Berkey Travertine and Walnut Surf Board Style Coffee Table
By John Widdicomb, William A. Berkey Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One beautiful surfboard style 2 tier coffee table by William a Berkey Furniture - John Widdicomb. Of walnut frame and travertine slate top on brass ca...
Travertine, Brass
$1,295Sale Price|30% Off
Mid Century Wm A Berkey John Widdicomb Olive Wood Triangle Pedestal End Table
By John Widdicomb
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century William A. Berkey / John Widdicomb Olive wood side / end / accent table. Rounded triangular top with pedestal base and onion shaped feet. Dimensions: 16.75" x 22" (Diam...
Olive
John Widdicomb for Mastercraft Black Lacquered and Brass Desk
By Mastercraft, John Widdicomb
Located in Dallas, TX
This Classic writing table or desk by John Widdicomb for Mastercraft. Composed of a large black lacquered wood top with canted corners that sits atop a brass frame. Brass legs swoop ...
Brass