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Admirers of vintage mid-century modern furnishings likely recognize the Widdicomb Furniture Company name for the fruitful partnerships it forged with iconic designers such as Frank Lloyd Wright, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings and Mario Buatta. But there is more to the Widdicomb story than the albeit quite covetable sofas and bedroom furniture it produced during the middle of the 20th century.

A wealth of pine and oak forests rendered Grand Rapids, Michigan, a logging center during the 1800s, and it eventually gained recognition for its furniture industry. The American city became a destination for furniture makers who hailed from across the United States and beyond. 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. There, he opened a shop with his four sons, including John Widdicomb, whose name would help carry the family legacy into the 20th century.

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. Today vintage Widdicomb seating, tables and other pieces produced during the postwar years are particularly sought after by collectors of mid-20th-century furniture.

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.

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Creator: Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Beautiful Midcentury Walnut Headboard by Paul McCobb for Widdicomb King
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., Paul McCobb
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Paul McCobb for Widdicomb Furniture bed headboard #8050 in wonderful vintage condition. finely crafted with Walnut frame with Black Vinyl upholstery details. Fits a King si...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Upholstery, Walnut

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with original brass hardwa...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Stand with Brass Pull
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Single Mid-Century Modern walnut Stand with one drawer and a brass pull by Widdicomb.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Breathtaking Restored Pair of Art Deco Small Chests by Widdicomb, c 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
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 rea...
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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern black lacquered walnut nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Measures: 21"W...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut, Lacquer

Pair Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb blonde cabinet door nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Interesting early pair of Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb blonde wood cabinet door nightstands wood Pull Handles. Blonde hardwood wood. Very clean set of nightstands inside and out all ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Beige Painted Wooden Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century beige painted walnut bedside table / nightstand with three drawers with circular beige painted drawer pulls resting on four square legs. (Widdicomb Modern...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut, Paint

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, 1950s
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Sculpted walnut, with unique spear-shaped drawer pulls. Measures: 19"W x 15.2...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

George Nakashima for Widdicomb Furniture Co. "Sundra" Caned Walnut Headboard
By George Nakashima, Breaad, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American (Origins Collection) caned walnut headboard with its signature, sweeping pagoda-like form and laurel veneer finish Nakashima...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern Single Drawer Nightstands by Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Freehold, NJ
This pair of mid century modern nightstands by Widdicomb feature hardwood construction, walnut veneer with original finish, single dovetailed drawer, sculpted wood handle, lower stor...
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Mid-20th Century American Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Widdicomb Modern American Mid-Century Three Drawer Walnut Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century walnut bedside table / nightstand with three drawers with circular brass drawer pulls resting on four square legs. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(Similar nightstands: DUF015...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Bleached Walnut Nightstands For Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of iconic bleached walnut nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb. Single drawer with intrinsic walnut pull and open top c...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Widdicomb, Nightstand, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A brass an walnut, brass nightstand designed and produced by Widdicomb, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb 3 Drawer Chests
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of American classical modern chests of drawers designed by Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Furniture Co. in figured walnut with contrasting maple moldings. Both have original la...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple, Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Mid-Century Walnut Commodes
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century walnut bedside tables / commodes with an open lower compartment and an upper single drawer. (T.H. ROBSJOHN-GIBBINGS FOR WIDDICOMB FURNITURE CO.)(PRICED A...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb Walnut 2 Drawer nightstands Brass
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., John Stuart
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern John Stuart Widdicomb walnut 2 drawer nightstands Brass Knobs and Pull Handles. Walnut wood. Very clean set o...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Widdicomb, Nightstands, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of walnut and brass nightstands designed and produced by Widdicomb, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA, 1950s.
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Pair of Klismos Leg Side Tables by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Klismos leg side tables designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, circa 1950s. They are currently being refinished an...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Pair of John Widdicomb Burl Veneer and Brass Nightstands / Commodes
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century nightstands / commodes with a burl wood veneer, single drawer with brass pulls, and two cabinet doors with brass pulls below. (John Widdicomb)(Priced as ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Brass

Pair of Elegant T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands with 22K Gold Porcelain Knobs
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of elegant and not often seen T. H. Robsjohn-Gibbings two drawer nightstands or end tables with serpentine front for Widdicomb, walnut veneer refinished to original color on spl...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Porcelain, Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Nightstands by Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Highland, IN
This pair of elegant Robsjohn-Gibbings nightstands by Widdocomb exhibit his signature style– refined, understated, with exceptional details such as the silver plated spear-shaped dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal

Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass End Table Nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century Walnut and Brass End Table Nightstands Each nightstand measures: 18 wide x 18 deep x 23.5 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Beautiful MidCentury Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple King Headboard for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded curved blonde maple wood details. Fits a king sized mattress...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Maple

Widdicomb Mid Century King Headboard
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Countryside, IL
Widdicomb Mid Century King Headboard This headboard measures: 79.5 wide x 1.25 deep x 37.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had i...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Beautiful Mid-Century Robsjohn-Gibbings King Headboard for Widdicomb, 1956
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded Solid wood details. Fits a king sized mattress. Bed headboard only no...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood

Beautiful Midcentury Robsjohn-Gibbings Blonde Maple Full Size Bed for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb furniture bed headboard footboard and 2 rails in wonderful condition. finely crafted rounded curved blonde maple wood details. Fits a Full s...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Maple

Pair of Single Drawer Maple Nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful pair of single drawer blonde maple nightstands by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use and slight fading. Label Widdic...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Maple

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Sculpted Walnut Nightstands, Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Measures: 24"W x 17"D x 24.25"H. Professionally r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Single Drawer Nightstand
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Modern (circa 1950) nightstand in walnut, comprised of a single recessed top drawer, a lower shelf, and tapered round nose edge detail to the frame. (T.H. ROBSJO...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut

Pair of Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstands
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American mid-century blond maple nightstands / tall cabinets with a single compartment concealed by a hinged door with a brass ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN)(PRICED AS PA...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Bronze

Widdicomb Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency Walnut Bedside Chests, Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of mid-century modern Hollywood Regency Chinoiserie nightstands or chests of drawers Attributed to T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings By Widdicomb USA, 1950s Scul...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Single Drawer Walnut Nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful Walnut single drawer nightstand by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb - Great vintage condition - Shows little signs of use...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Widdicomb Modern Blond Maple Tall Single-Door Cabinet / Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century blond maple nightstand / tall cabinet with a single compartment concealed by a hinged door with a bronze ring door pull. (WIDDICOMB MODERN...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Metal, Bronze

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings Petite Night Stands for Widdicomb Brass Legs Cane Handles
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Dallas, TX
Espresso-stained mahogany single drawer cabinet with elegantly tapered solid brass legs and cane-wrapped handles with solid oak interiors. A very understated yet sophisticated design...
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Mid-20th Century American Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Widdicomb Modern Three Drawer Dark Stained Walnut Nightstand
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century dark stained walnut bedside table / nightstand with three drawers with circular wooden drawer pulls resting on four square leg...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Wood, Walnut, Paint

Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Black Lacquered Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Black lacquered walnut, with unique brass and lacquered spear-shaped dra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

Gorgeous Restored Pair of End Tables by Widdicomb in Cream Lacquer, circa 1938
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant and rare pair of end tables (series number 1110) by Widdicomb, circa 1938. Stout mahogany construction with exquisite case and foot detail. Fabulous nickel screen accent i...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Nickel

T.H. Robsjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb Glove Box Nightstands
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Glove box nightstands model #4001 designed by T.H. Robjohn Gibbings for Widdicomb, 1950s. Restored walnut box with a single pull-out drawer with cane and brass accent handles. Stands on brushed brass tapered legs, original label in the drawer. These iconic nightstands...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Marble, Brass

Coveted Pair of Saffron Walnut Commodes by T H Robsjohn-Gibbings, dated 1950
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
This magnificent pair of commodes is shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and completely installation r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Reverse Tapered Legs End Tables
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb with reverse tapered legs end tables, shown in original finish. Included in price is refinishing of walnut, either as shown in lighter fi...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Walnut

T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb Walnut Nightstands, Newly Refinished
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency nightstands By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb USA, 1950s Walnut newly refinished in onyx, with original bra...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles

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Brass

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Widdicomb Furniture Co. more furniture and collectibles 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 Widdicomb Furniture Co. more furniture and collectibles, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original more furniture and collectibles by Widdicomb Furniture Co. 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 more furniture and collectibles by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Dunbar, and John Widdicomb. Prices for Widdicomb Furniture Co. more furniture and collectibles can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $550 and can go as high as $49,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.
Questions About Widdicomb Furniture Co. More Furniture and Collectibles
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    To identify Widdicomb furniture, look for a paper label. On tables, you will usually find it on the underside of the tabletop, while it is typically affixed to the bottoms of seats on chairs. With casegoods, search for the label on the backs or bottoms as well as inside drawers and cabinets. The paper label will identify the maker and may also provide information about the name of the collection and/or the year of production. A certified appraiser or expert antiques dealer can also assist you with identification. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Widdicomb furniture.

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